2002-Present York University Department of Music - Contract Faculty
- course creator/director/professor second year Entrepreneurship for Artists
- course creator/director/professor third and fourth year Careers and Business for Musicians
- course creator/director/professor third-year Rhythm Studies course (dealing with basic to advanced rhythmic concepts used in composition and improvisation, development of practical proficiency, both written and performance based)
- course director Cuban Music course (dealing with traditional Afro-Cuban styles - songs, drumming and dance)
- teaching private individual lessons for drum set (Jazz – traditional and contemporary concepts and World music - with focus on and correlation of hand percussion as adapted to drum set)
- coaching and directing student jazz combo ensemble workshops (Jazz - all instruments) focusing especially on methods of improvisation and group interplay
- prepared advanced students for admission into graduate studies programs (several universities)
- gave clinics and faculty performances with Luciana Souza; Dave Douglas, Chris Potter;
Dave Holland; Rez Abbasi; Tony Malaby, Richard Whiteman, Mark Eisenman…
2014- Present Centennial College Music Program - Contract Faculty
- creator/professor Musical Creativity Production course (technical and functional production)
- teach private individual lessons
- ensemble coach for various ensemble styles from heavy metal, popular, rock, folk
1998-2020 Mohawk College of the Applied Arts - Partial Load Instructor
- create/teach Music Production course (overview of technical and functional aspects of production)
- teach private individual lessons (drum set and bass students in rhythm section lessons)
- coach jazz ensembles and workshops
- performed in faculty concerts with special international guest Jerry Bergonzi, Hal Galper.
- teach drum master-class course with focus on history and technical proficiency
- performed in clinic and addressed student questions
- presented rhythm-section master-classes for student body
- successfully coached and prepared several students for admittance to Berkley School of Music (Boston), New School (NYC), University of Toronto, York University (among others)
2015 Artist In Residence - Grant MacEwan University – (Edmonton, AB)
- featured Artist in Residence along with bassist Jim Vivian
- conducted master classes, lectures and performances for student body
- performances with Tom Van Seters trio
2013-14
Arcadia Academy of Music Drum Syllabus
- created content levels 1-8, coordinated meetings and revised the curriculum and syllabus for the complete drum set studies program.
- coordinated meetings with senior teachers and Academy to identify, understand and meet needs
and new direction of the school with a newly revised curriculum
- led a peer review focus group with four professional drummers and teachers in reviewing new
curriculum and made final appropriate revisions
- presented new curriculum to teachers from all Arcadia Academy locations addressing questions
2013
University of Toronto Clinic
- Artie Roth Quartet in performance/clinic discussing original compositions and band development of original repertoire
1994-Present
International Drum Set Clinician
- performed drum clinics presented by Sonor Drums with Gavin Harrison, Alan Heatherington.; hosted by Soul Drums at Toronto Center for the Performing Arts
- conducted “Puttin’ It Together” drum set clinics at various Long & McQuade locations
- conducted master class drum set clinic at Arcadia Academy of Music
2012-14
Adjudicator and Clinician
- York University Stage and Jazz Band Festival, adjudicated performances, ran follow-up clinics and performed in clinic for students
2014
Clinician
- Massey Hall performance clinic series with Ron Westray (before Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra concert led by Wynton Marsalis)
2009-10
Adjudicator
- graded and assessed students from beginner to advanced level at Arcadia Academy Music-Fest
- conducted entrance auditions for Mohawk College Applied Music Program
2008
Clinics and Master Classes While on Tour
- Western Canada High School - Calgary, Alberta
- University of Regina - Regina, Saskatchewan
- University of Saskatchewan -Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
- University of Brandon -Brandon, Manitoba
- Peking University - China
- Beijing, China
- Universidad de Nacional, Bogota, Colombia
- Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (HKUST), Exposition Hall, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- University of Sydney, Australia, Sound Lounge, Seymour Theatre Centre
- St. Francis Xavier University - Antogonish, Nova Scotia
- Acadia University -, Wolfville, Nova Scotia
- Le Centre Culturel Franco Manitobain –Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Malaspina University, Nanaimo BC
- University of PEI - Charlottetown PEI
- Mt. Allison University - Sackville NB
- University of Moncton - Moncton NB:
- Markham District School Board: Played in clinic format and directed the school stage bands.
2005
Clinician – Universidad National, Bogota, Colombia, D.C.
- performed and discussed approaches to playing in a jazz trio in both traditional, contemporary and free idioms, including improvised music concepts
2004
Instructor - Summer Jazz Vocal Workshop Le Mans, France (directed by Tina May)
- led master classes on world rhythms
- conducted discussions on notation, terminology and chart clarification
- took part in nightly performances with faculty and with featured students
2004
Clinician - Leeds College of Music, United Kingdom
- performed concert and discussed improvised music concepts applied with Martin Speake Trio
2003, 2004
Clinician - Royal Academy of Music of London, United Kingdom
- performed rhythm section clinic for the student body with bass instructor
- gave seminars on Jazz Drumming
- taught private instruction to students
2003
Clinician
Sheffield University, United Kingdom
- performed and discussed musical concepts applied with Nikki Iles Trio recording
Instructor/Performer
National Music Camp of Canada
- taught group lessons, jazz history, played concerts with faculty also with symphony orchestra faculty
Clinician
Loyalist College, Ontario
Vincent Massey School, Brandon, Manitoba
Grant MacEwan College, Edmonton, Alberta
- performed in clinic format and addressed student questions
2002
Clinician
Meet the Artist Series/WGMC radio, Rochester N.Y.
- performed in concert and in clinic for live audiences and videotaping
University of Toronto, Faculty of Music
- performed in clinics - trio plus string quartet and in quintet
2001
Clinician
Capilano College, B.C.
Grant MacEwan College
2000,
Clinician
University of Toronto, Faculty of Music
- played and discussed in clinic format about "Life After University” how to make a career in music after graduating
2000
Guest Artist and Clinician
Brandon Manitoba Jazz Festival
- taught workshops and performed clinics for the student body
1989-1997
Faculty Assistant
Inter-Provincial Jazz Camp (led by Phil Nimmons)
- assisted Barry Elmes and taught drum master classes and ensemble workshops
- performed in daily and evening concerts with featured guests and faculty
1987-1993
Private Drum and Theory Instructor
Payne's Music & Pongetti Music
- taught theory and drums to students at all levels in preparation for post-secondary education |