Guitarist, Teacher, Composer with Master's Degree from USC
Resume:
Nicholas Champeau
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Home Phone 612-***-****
QUALIFICATIONS
Has performed and recorded extensively, including these Los Angeles groups: Armada, Phillip Clark Band, and Bliss Bomb
Formally trained in classical, jazz and other genres from a number of different Colleges and Universities
Rhythm section/guitar clinician at University of Minnesota-Morris Jazz Fest 2007 and 2008
Student TA at UMM Summer Jazz Camp 2008-2009
Performed in University of Minnesota Honors Recital 2008-2009
Awarded Scholarship to Attend USC and pursue M.M.
Invited to Perform at North Sea Jazz Festival and Montreaux Jazz festival in 2008 with the University of Minnesota-Morris Jazz Ensemble
EDUCATION
2005-2006 Worked towards a B.A. In Music Performance at Augsburg College
2006-2009 B.A. Music Performance; University of Minnesota, Morris
2010-2012 Completed M.M. Studio Jazz Guitar at University of Southern California
EMPLOYMENT
2010-2012 Teaching Assistant at University of Southern California
Taught MUS 120a and 120b beginning/intermediate rock guitar as well as private lessons
2007-2012 Guitar instructor, Private Studio
Teaching Students guitar in multiple styles, incorporating sight reading, transcribing, and technical excercises into the curriculum.
2007-2008 Guitar/Rhythm Section Clinician, UMM Jazz Fest
Conducted clinics for three days, teaching about the roles and responsibilities of the rhythm section within an ensemble. Worked with Laura Caviani, Phil Hey, and Scott Prebis.
2008-2009 Student TA, UMM Jazz Camp
Assisted guest clinicians, who included Chris Vadala, Allen Vizzutti, Byron Stripling, and Eric Marienthal. Conducted Rhythm section clinics and gave private instruction to guitar students.
2009-2010 Assistant to Jazz Band Director at Augsburg College
Assisted director by running rehearsals, giving private improvisation lessons to students, and arranging pieces specifically for the Augsburg Jazz Ensemble
2010-2011 Thornton Outreach Guitar Class Teacher
Taught a beginning guitar class once a week at Murchison Elemtentary in East Los Angeles.
2011-Present Transcriber, Employee at Miso Media
Transcribing music and inputting into Miso Media's software for the iPad app, Miso Plectrum
2011-Present Guitarist for Armada and Philip Clark Band
Currently performing in LA, Redondo Beach, Hollywood, Orange County and Hermosa Beach with both of these bands, performing both variety band repertoire and original material.
REFERENCES
Steve Trovato - Senior Lecturer at USC - qtkdfm@r.postjobfree.com
Nick Stoubis - Senior Lecturer at USC qtkdfm@r.postjobfree.com
Jim Carlson
Jazz Director at University of Minnesota-Morris until 2009 qtkdfm@r.postjobfree.com
Tim Sparks
National fingerpicking competition champion, Tzadik Records recording artist, Guitar Teacher from 2006 until 2009
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Spencer Christiansen
A notable student of mine that studied with me between 2007 and 2009 with occasional lessons in 2010. Recipient of the Lake Region Arts Council grant, which paid for continuing lessons in 2008 and currently a scholarship recipient at McNally Smith College of Music in St. Paul, MN.
Joel Vanderheyden
Jazz Director at at University of Minnesota-Morris during 2006-2007 School year 319-***-**** qtkdfm@r.postjobfree.com
James Flegel
Classical Guitar Teacher in 2009 at University of Minnesota
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Bob Stacke – Director of Music at Augsburg College
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