James E. Petroff
1465 Carlson Drive
Ambridge, PA 15003
jepetroff@gmail.com
(724) 622-7687 (cell)
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a teaching position in the Guitar Department.
EDUCATION:
Berklee College of Music
Boston, Massachusetts
Graduation: 1990
Degree: Jazz Performance
Studies Included:
Arranging; horns and rhythm sections.
Extensive studies in improvisation, harmony, and composition.
Honors:
Graduated Cum Laude, Berklee College of Music,
Berklee Scholarship Award
1990
Private Instructors:
Larry Baione: Chairman of Berklee Guitar Department
1986-1990
Mark French: Department Head, Berklee Guitar Performance 1988-1990
Paul Shann: Classical Guitar, Baden, Pennsylvania
Additional Studies:
Electronic studies; encompassing amplifier repair, and guitar repair and modification.
PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE:
Have performed extensively throughout Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio and Maryland.
Performed in concert and club settings, in solo, duo, and ensemble contexts, encompassing a variety of
genres.
Presently playing acoustic guitar for Good Samaritan Parish, Ambridge, PA.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Private Guitar Instructor
Brighton Music Center, Pittsburgh, PA.
1987 to present
Currently instruct 35 to 40 students per week, proficiency of beginner to professional.
Provide individual instruction in all guitar styles, including college level continuing education programs.
Guitar Ensemble Director / Private Guitar Instructor
Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, Midland, PA.
References available upon request.
2009 to present