Position:
Adjunct Lecturer, Jazz History at Aaron Copland School of Music, Queens College, Freelance Journalist/Critic at Self-Employed (Self-employed)
Work:
Aaron Copland School of Music, Queens College
- Flushing, New York since 2010
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Adjunct Lecturer, Jazz History
Self-Employed
- New York, New York since 1999
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Freelance Journalist/Critic
JJANews.org (formerly Jazz Notes)
- New York, New York Feb 2003 - May 2011
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Editor
BMG Columbia House
- New York, New York Mar 2004 - Mar 2007
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Copy Editor/Proofreader
Self-Employed
- New York, New York 1996 - 2005
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Guitarist
Margeotes|Fertitta + Partners
- New York, New York 1996 - 2002
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Copy Editor/Proofreader
Education:
New School University 1993 - 1995
MA, Liberal Studies
New School University 1987 - 1990
BFA, Jazz guitar performance
Skills:
Music, Publishing, Editing, Copy Editing, Writing, Proofreading, Magazines, Journalism, Copywriting, Public Speaking, Lecturing, Education, Teaching, University Teaching, Guitarist, Acoustic Guitar, Jazz Education, Musical Theatre, Band, Feature Articles, Recording, POP, Creative Writing, Web Content, Jazz, Blogging, Rock, Editorial, Entertainment, Freelance Writing, Festivals, Publications, Radio, Interviews, Newspapers, Social Networking, Press Releases
Interests:
Jazz and other music, international politics, human rights, guitar.
Honor & Awards:
Nominee, Helen Dance-Robert Palmer Award for Excellence in Jazz Journalism, JJA annual Jazz Awards, 2006 and 2010
Nominee, Blog of the Year, Jazz Journalists Association annual Jazz Awards, 2009