Jim is a licensed and certified instrumental music teacher seeking to teach instrumental music for grades 4-12 and general music for grades 6-12. He received his Bachelor of Music Education with an emphasis in instrumental and general music in June of 2009. He currently holds a teaching licenses for the states of Wisconsin and Minnesota. Click to view Jim's extended resume. He is currently the preferred substitute for music classrooms within the school districts of Oconomowoc, Waukesha, and Elmbrook. He has previously taught as a summer band instructor with the Wauwatosa School District and as a student teacher in the Fall Creek School District.
Having the skill to consistently be a reflective practitioner is crucial for the professional development of the teacher and the quality of education for the student. Therefore, I have written on some of my thoughts on the current state of education as a whole in the area below. I frequently write on education within my blog that is located here.
Jim is available to teach private lessons on clarinet and saxophone in Waukesha county, providing a solid classical foundation - regardless of the style direction or level of musical involvement the student chooses to pursue. Please contact him for more information.