Beau Edmondson is a music teacher and private guitar instructor based in Brooklyn, NY. He received certifications in Montessori music from Atlanta, GA in 2010 and Kodaly music from NYU in 2011. Edmondson graduated cum laude from NYU with a BFA in English Literature and Theater Performance in 2001. He has over 10 years of experience teaching music to students ages 1-40 through schools, private lessons, and his own music production company.
1. Beau Edmondson
14 Montgomery Place Brooklyn, NY 11215 cell: 718-490-8955 BeauEdmondson@gmail.com
General Assembly, WordPress Bootcamp New York, NY
(2014)
International Study Group: Atelier Creativity Reggio Emilia, Italy
Certification (2013)
New York University, Kodaly Summer Institute New York, NY
Certification (2011)
Montessori Music Training Atlanta, GA
Certification (2010)
New York University, Tisch School New York, NY
BFA in English Literature and Theater Performance (2001)
Cum Laude graduate with double major
*Dean’s List and Founder’s Day Award recipient for outstanding scholarship
*Tisch Drama Award recipient for outstanding achievement in theater work
*English Literature summer intensive study abroad at University of London
Music Teacher New York, NY
Beginnings Nursery School (2009 – present)
*Built music website with CMS for audio and video documentation
*Established an “audio library” to share recordings throughout the school
*Setup and run ProTools sound studio to record students with both digital and analog
equipment
*Develop a school-wide approach to music education in full group, small group and
classroom environments
*Teach interactive and lively full group music classes
*Lead professional development meetings
Music Teacher New York, NY
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School (2008 – 2012)
*Teach music to grades 1st -8th through collaborative approach to cultural music
*Direct 3-5 performances a year, as well as school-wide sing-a-longs
Private Guitar Instructor New York, NY
Self-Employed (2004 – present)
*Conduct private guitar lessons that cater to student’s musical interests (ages 4-40)
*Devise curriculum, manage schedules and create strategies and goals with parents
*Introduce basic concepts of audio recording using GarageBand as an instructional tool
*Produce recordings of each student culminating in a 4–6 song demo CD of their work
Producer & Performer New York, NY
Green Circle Music (2004 – 2007)
*Write and produce music for children with several performers culminating 4 albums,
2 DVDs and a children’s book
*Perform music with various instruments for children 2–8 years old
MS Office, Pro Tools, Logic, GarageBand, most things Apple
Available upon request
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