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    Juan L. Rivera has extensive education and experience in music performance and education. He holds a Master's in Music Performance from UCLA and a Bachelor's in Music Education from UCLA. He has taught guitar, choir, and general music at various schools. Rivera has performed with several ensembles at UCLA and Cabrillo College. He is currently pursuing a career in music education and performance.

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    Juan L. Rivera has extensive education and experience in music performance and education. He holds a Master's in Music Performance from UCLA and a Bachelor's in Music Education from UCLA. He has taught guitar, choir, and general music at various schools. Rivera has performed with several ensembles at UCLA and Cabrillo College. He is currently pursuing a career in music education and performance.

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    Juan L. Rivera has extensive education and experience in music performance and education. He holds a Master's in Music Performance from UCLA and a Bachelor's in Music Education from UCLA. He has taught guitar, choir, and general music at various schools. Rivera has performed with several ensembles at UCLA and Cabrillo College. He is currently pursuing a career in music education and performance.

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    Juan L.

    Rivera
    212 Oceano Drive
    Los Angeles, CA 90049
    (831) 254-3298
    [email protected]

    Education

    Masters in Music Performance, Classical Guitar Fall 2017 start


    Program of study, University of California, Los Angles (UCLA)

    Bachelor of Arts in Music Education and Guitar Performance 2014- 2017


    Minor in Music Industry
    University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

    Associate of Arts in Music 2009-2014


    Cabrillo College, Aptos, CA

    Principal Teachers

    Dr. Peter Yates, UCLA 2014-2017


    Guy Cantwell, Cabrillo College 2011-2014

    University/ College Teaching Experience

    Student Facilitator
    Undergraduate Student Initiated Education Program (USIE) 2017

    A music seminar offered through the Herb Alpert School of Music. I am now teaching
    this undergraduate course at UCLA. Entitled, From Fingerpickers to Metalheads:
    How the Guitar Took over the World it examines the role of the guitar in various
    musical styles from around the world. I created the syllabus, teaching material and
    lesson plans.

    Teaching Assistant
    Cabrillo College Music Department 2011-2013

    I worked under the direction of Susan C. Brown, head of the string department. My
    duties included grading homework, exams and midterms, using notation software to
    create exams and handouts, rehearsal set up and breakdown, instrument
    management, student tutoring, and concert coordination.
    I further assisted in courses such as music fundamentals, beginning piano, and
    beginning and intermediate orchestra.

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    Cabrillo College Music Department Media Lab 2012-2014

    I was responsible for distributing course media to students, archiving, computer


    support and IT, practice room and locker check out, recording studio management,
    and student tutoring.

    Performance Outreach

    UCLA Gluck Fellows Recipient 2016-Current

    I perform in a UCLA Guitar Duo.


    I provide free and educational recitals at schools, libraries, hospitals and areas
    where students would otherwise not be able to have access to live music.
    I give presentations on the history of the guitar.

    Teaching Experience

    Guitar Instructor 2014-Current


    UCLA Music Partnership Program
    Teach weekly guitar lessons at the Boys and Girls Club of West Hollywood.
    Music outreach program through the Herb Alpert School of Music.
    Develop personalized repertoire to meet each students goals.

    Choir Instructor 2016 & 2017


    Emerson Middle School, Los Angeles, CA
    Taught weekly vocal lesson on diction, intonation, and
    good vocal technique to a 7th-grade class with the help of
    other music educators in my department.
    Helped lead the end-of-year concert.

    General Music Teacher 2015


    Norra Sterry Elementary School, Los Angeles, CA

    Provided weekly lessons to a 1st-grade class with the help of


    other music educators in my department.
    Taught basic music concepts through activities, games, and
    demonstrations.

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    Additional Teaching Competencies

    Woodwinds Pedagogy

    Studied woodwind instruction methods for one quarter on


    the following instruments:
    o flute, alto saxophone, bassoon, clarinet, and oboe

    Horn Pedagogy

    Studied trumpet, French horn, baritone, and trombone for


    one quarter.

    Vocal Pedagogy

    Studied vocal technique for one quarter.

    Percussion Pedagogy

    Studied the various percussion instruments used in a typical


    orchestra. These include timpani, glockenspiel, marimbas,
    tambourine, snare, and bass drum.
    One quarter of instruction.

    String Pedagogy

    Studied one quarter of violin and one quarter of cello


    teaching methods.

    Music Technology Pedagogy

    Studied how to integrate technology into the music


    classroom.
    Use of iPads, apps, and recording software to teach musical
    concepts.

    Professional Experience
    Guitar Salon International, Santa Monica, CA 2016-Current

    Internship through the music industry minor.


    Assist with their GSI-University program that consists of
    communicating with universities and colleges to provide
    assistance to guitar majors in acquiring an instrument.
    Contribute to marketing campaigns.
    Examined guitars from the Russell Cleveland Collection.

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    Masterclasses

    Marcus Gerakos, classical/jazz guitar UCLA, 2015


    Sergio Puccini, classical/contemporary guitar UCLA, 2015
    Arthur Dente, flamenco guitar Cabrillo College,
    2013

    Performance Ensemble Experience

    Chamber Ensembles
    UCLA Guitar Chamber Ensemble 2014-2017
    Dir. by Dr. Peter Yates
    Cabrillo Baroque Chamber Ensemble 2012-2013
    Dir. Susan C. Brown

    Ensembles
    UCLA Bluegrass and Old-Time String Ensemble 2016-2017
    Dir. David Bragger
    UCLAtlan Mariachi 2014-2016
    Dir. Jesus Guzman
    Cabrillo College Jazz Combos 2012-2014
    Dir. Ray Brown
    Cabrillo Guitar Orchestra 2011-2014
    Dir. Guy Cantwell
    Cabrillo College Big Band 2013-2014
    Dir. Jon Nordgren

    Orchestral Ensembles
    Cabrillo College Philharmonic, 2nd violin 2012-2013
    Dir. by Susan C. Brown
    Cabrillo College Orchestra, 2nd Violin 2012-2013
    Dir. By Susan C. Brown

    Past Duet Experiences


    Voice and Guitar, UCLA 2016
    Double Bass and Guitar, UCLA 2016
    Clarinet and Guitar, UCLA 2016
    Violin and Guitar, Cabrillo College 2013

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    Notable Performances

    UCLA Fowler Museum

    Fowler Out Loud: UCLA Guitar Chamber Ensemble November 2016


    o Performance accompanied the exhibition of artworks by Belkis Ayn
    entitled NKAME: A Retrospective of Cuban Printmaker Belkis Ayn.
    Fowler Out Loud: UCLA Guitar Chamber Ensemble April 2015
    o Performance accompanied the exhibit "Singular Spaces: From the
    Eccentric to the Extraordinary in Spanish Art Environments.

    UCLA Chancellors Residence Recital Series April 2016

    UCLA Guitar Ensemble gave recital at the residence of UCLA Chancellor Gene Block
    through an invitation.

    Santa Monica Emeritus College Recital and Lecture Series April 2015 & 2016

    Co-lecturer and presentation regarding the history of guitar along with


    representative pieces to supplement the discussion.

    Technical Skills
    Knowledge in the following software:
    o Sibelius
    o Finale
    o Garage Band
    o Guitar Pro
    o Ableton Live
    o Final Cut
    o Power Tab Editor

    Additional Skills
    Proficient in the following software
    o Microsoft Word
    o PowerPoint
    o Excel
    o Adobe Photoshop

    Honors and Awards

    A & R Wynroth Music Scholarship 2016


    Minna Tobian Scholarship 2016

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    Elaine Crown Klein Scholarship 2015
    Jacqueline and Ben Klein Fun 2015
    Fischer-Klein memorial Scholarship 2015
    Cabrillo College Music Department 2014
    Academic Achievement Scholarship
    Josie and Bailey Little Endowed Scholarship 2011

    Professional Membership

    Guitar Federation of America 2016


    National Association for Music Education (NAfME) 2016

    Languages
    Spanish: Fluent (read, speak and write)
    English: Fluent (read, speak and write)

    References

    Bret Nol
    FEC Coordinator and Staff Administrator,
    Gluck Fellows Music Outreach Program Coordinator
    UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, Department of Music
    2539 Schoenberg Music Building
    Box 951616
    Los Angeles, CA 90095-1616
    Tel: 310-825-8628
    Email: [email protected]

    Anahit Rostomyan
    Music Outreach Coordinator
    UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, Department of Music
    2539 Schoenberg Music Building
    Box 951616
    Los Angeles, CA 90095-1616
    Tel: (310) 825-8628
    Email: [email protected]

    Bob Freel
    Access Services Manager for Arts, Music, and Powell Libraries,
    Building Manager for Powell Library
    UCLA Powell Library
    Los Angeles, CA 90095-1450
    Tel: (310) 206-3004
    Email: [email protected]

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