Joseph Kwon
San Francisco
Summary
Dynamic musician and composer deeply motivated to deepen his musical understanding and his instrumental proficiency. Having spent the majority of his time teaching, I finally felt that it was time to redirect my focus on the performance aspect of things.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Da Capo Music School
09.2024 - Current
- Teaches various music concepts including music theory, ear training, sight-reading, and composition students
- Instructs students in playing a variety of musical instruments such as the saxophone, piano, guitar, and upright bass
- Assessed student progress and provided constructive feedback through focused evaluation and curated demonstration to enhance learning.
- Will be teaching a weekly Jazz Course starting next year
Teacher
Mozart Music Academy
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Taught various music concepts including music theory, ear training, sight-reading, and composition to upwards of 32 students.
- Instructed students in playing a variety of musical instruments such as the saxophone, piano, guitar, and drums.
- Assessed student progress and provided constructive feedback through focused evaluation and curated demonstration to enhance learning.
- Organized and supervised extracurricular music activities like the Fall and Spring musical recitals
Teacher
California Music Academy
06.2017 - 07.2020
- Provided individualized instruction to 52 students including 12 students with special needs or learning difficulties.
- Established strong relationships with around 126 students, parents, and staff members in the larger Thousand Oaks community.
- Maintained the scheduling and coordination of all lessons and cancellations with a 30-minute response time to students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Jazz Performance
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06-2017
Skills
- Saxophone
- Composition
- Piano
- Drums
- Music Theory
Languages
Korean
Limited Working
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Teacher
Da Capo Music School
09.2024 - Current
Teacher
Mozart Music Academy
08.2019 - 07.2021
Teacher
California Music Academy
06.2017 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Jazz Performance
University of California, Los Angeles