Music Teacher

Salvatore Abbadessa Musician/Teacher

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Education

Irvington High School: Irvington, New York 1980-1984

• Varsity Wresting Team

• Drummer for Chorus

• Guitarist for Jazz Band

• Timpanist for Orchestra

• Member of working local band “Zend Avesta”

• All ‘A’ student in music theory class

• Member of school newspaper as music reviewer

• Voted ‘Best Musician Class of 1984’

Berklee College of Music: Boston, Massachusetts 1984-1986

• Studied jazz percussion with Gary Burton, Tommy Campbell, John Ramsay and Ed Kaspik

• Studied jazz theory, ear training, history and composition

• See transcripts for course details

State University of New York at Purchase: 1988-1992

• BFA in Composition with emphasis on performance and studio work

• Composer, leader and guitar player for many performing and recording acts

• Active in composing for Dance and Film

• Lectured frequently on theory and history

• Assistant Teacher at ‘The Children’s Center’

• Private music teacher

• Voted ‘Best Performer 1991’ by Student’s Union Council

• Led in the production of compilation CD ‘Music from Purchase 1992’

• Member of S.U.N.Y Purchase Basketball Team

• See transcripts for course details

Teaching Experience

Dollar Financial Group: Honolulu, Hawaii – Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 2008 – present

• Hired and flown to Oahu to manage and train in newly acquired district

• Trainer and coach for employees in over 100 locations in South Florida

• Trainer in classroom at corporate headquarters

Waikiki Elementary School: Honolulu, Hawaii 2008-2010

• Developed and led after school music program for middle school

Winston Preparatory School: New York City, New York 2004-2006

• Created and led comprehensive music program for grades 6 through 12

• Active in fund raising to create and sustain program

• Integrated art and film classes into projects performed at school

• Private guitar, drum and song writing teacher for school students before and after regular school hours as well as Saturdays

• Classroom studies focused on theory, performance, history, listening and appreciation, composition and recording

• Formed and lead ensembles performing jazz, rock, blues and folk

• Varsity Basketball Coach

• Middle School Softball Coach

• Substitute Gym Teacher

Scarsdale High School, New Rochelle High School, Larchmont High School: Westchester County, New York 1999-2003

• Adjunct Music Teacher in guitar performance, theory and composition

Palombo Academy of Music: Port Chester, New York 1999-2003

• Private Teacher for acoustic and electric guitars, bass, drums, keyboards and theory – all ages

Jewish Community Center: Scarsdale, New York 1997-2001

• Classroom Teacher for theory, performance, history and composition – grades 1 through 8

The Children’s Center: Purchase, New York 1988-1992

• Assistant Teacher for Pre-K

Private Teacher: 1993 – present

• Acoustic and electric guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, theory, history and composition

Recording Highlights

Music for Film

• Seagate (short): Director – Joshua Shaminsky

• Crosseyed (feature): Director – Adam Jones

• Upstairs at Eric’s (feature): Director – Gina DeLasshenay

Music for Dance

• Mia Mansfield Dance Company New York City

Music for Radio / TV

• Payday Loans and Money Mart - Hawaii

• Motel 6 - National

• American Red Cross - National

Full Length CD as leader

• The House, Initiation 1991 Babebe Records

• Abbadessa (self titled) 1997 Babebe Records

Many, many recordings sessions as sideman

Performance Highlights

Has played as band leader and sideman at every notable club in New York City including:

• CBGBs

• The Bitter End

• The Elbow Room

• Continental Divide

• Arlene’s Grocery

• Opened up for the Spin Doctors at the Performing Arts Center, Purchase, New York

• Played at many major venues in New York tri-state area

• Played at the legendary Pipeline Café Theater in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Acting

Appeared in:

• Lost (season 8, episode 6 as taxi driver)

• Carlito’s Way

• Who’s Afraid of Kathy Acker

Personal

• Loves the arts, outdoors and dogs

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