RESUME
Wesley M. Eldridge
OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a teaching position to inspire and educate future musicians.
SUMMARY:
· Over 12-years of extensive playing experience. Proficiencies include song composition and music theory as well as improvisation on instrument
· Over 10-years of private guitar instruction received in classical, metal, and jazz theory
· Six-years of education in Music Theory, Ear Training, Private Guitar Lessons, Performance Class (classical Guitar Ensemble), and piano as a secondary instrument
· Six-years of experience playing in a classical guitar ensemble
· Experience in performing classical and rock music on the guitar in front of an audience
· Two-years band experience including Rising Revolution, Event Horizon, and Amira
EDUCATION:
Virginia Commonwealth University - Richmond, VA December 2022
Bachelor’s of Music: Performance
Ventura Community College – Ventura, CA May 2018
Associates of Arts Degrees
Music – Liberal Studies – Arts & Humanities
Rock Nation Schools – Newbury Park, CA 2015
Private and Group training
Technical Guitar skills and Live Performance
Instructors: Rob Math (Player), Margarita Monet (Edge of Paradise)
Rock City – Camarillo, CA 2016
Music Reading and Theory
Private Instruction 2009 to present
Including virtual lessons from Joe Stump (Reign of Terror) in 2021
SKILLS:
· Teamwork/collaboration/networking experience
· Exceptional Classical Guitar and Electric Guitar technique
· Exceptional social skills with others
ACHIEVEMENTS:
· Eight judged performances including Junior Recital
· 3-time recipient of Jesus DeSilva Merit Scholarship at Virginia Commonwealth University
· Played National Anthem and original guitar solos at Fabulous Fords Forever car show in Anaheim, California with an attendance of over 10,000 people