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Stan Munslow's Resume
OBJECTIVE

To utilize skills, education, and experience as a music instructor. To provide my students a rich, rewarding, and comprehensive musical experience that fosters creativity, self-expression, and self-confidence.  


EDUCATION

BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC; Boston, MA.  Bachelor of Music Degree: 1981. Summa Cum Laude, Dean’s List.


TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Private music instructor: Thirty-six years' experience.
Piano, Keyboard, Voice, Guitar, Music Theory, Improvisation, Songwriting.

  • 1982 — Pres    Stan Munslow Studio, Coventry, RI.
  • 1995 — 1998    Gordon School; East Providence, RI.
  • 1989 — 1997    Moses Brown Academy; Providence, RI.
  • 1982 — 1989    Brad DeGraide Music Studio; Coventry, RI.

Classroom Instructor: Piano, Keyboard, Guitar, Music Theory.

  • 2001 — Pres    Black, White & Blues.  Preschool Piano instruction program.
  • 1986 — 2010    The Learning Connection; Providence, RI. Guitar, keyboard.
  • 1985 — 1986    MS-220; Providence, RI. Applied music theory.


COMPOSITION / ARRANGING

Extensive compositional and conducting experience at the high school level. Original jazz compositions performed at major jazz festivals and events including The Newport Jazz Festival and President's Park, Washington, DC.
  • 1981 — 1988    Composer-in-residence; West Warwick High School.
  • 1981 — 1988    Composer-in-resdence; RIMEA All-Star Jazz Ensemble


PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING EXPERIENCE

1975 — Present: Extensive performing experience as a guitarist, bassist, keyboardist.

Theater Orchestra Pit Work
Hundreds of performances including: Jesus Christ Superstar, Godspell, Grease, My Fair Lady, Anything Goes, Annie, Oklahoma, All Shook Up, Annie, A Christmas Carol, Little Shop of Horrors, Crazy for You.
  • Attleboro Little Theater
  • Pawtucket Players
  • Woonsocket TheaterWorks
  • E. Greenwich Players

Pop / Rock / Jazz Performer​
  • Bill Harley (children's)
  • The Big Nazo Band (children's)
  • Meridian (Pop/Rock)
  • Intimae (private functions, wedding receptions)
  • Curio (original progressive rock)
  • Sweet 78 (Jazz/Standards)

Miscellaneous
​Wide range of work in recording studios, concert halls, parades, weddings, nightclubs, private functions, churches, festivals, radio, television.


WRITING EXPERIENCE

1990 — Present: Extensive writing experience on a variety of music-related and business success topics. Includes:

  • Back-up Bands (improvisational instruction CD program)
  • Black, White & Blues (piano instruction course)
  • Articles on songwriting and the music business in: Contemporary SongwriterAmerican Songwriter, and Musician's Classified.

Ebooks and Audiobooks (available at Amazon.com and Audible.com)

  • Getting Good, Getting Great (music mastery how-to)
  • The Smart Guitarist's Chord-a-Day Calendar
  • Go for Great (music mastery)
  • Onstage and In-Control: Ten Easy Ways to Clobber Stage Fright
  • Great Talks, No Sweat (public speaking, business presentation)
  • Eight Traits of the Greats: How the Best Players Get that Way
  • Four Feet Tall and Scared to Death (overcoming childhood stage-fright)
  • Practice Like a Pro
  • Sing Better Now!
  • Cruising School (Excellence in Academics)



email me
Unparalleled Private Music Instruction Since 1982
The 
Stan Munslow
Studio
4 Coventry Shopper's Park
Coventry, RI
sdmunslow@outlook.com
401 378-1999