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Justin Kra-

Justin Kra-

Montvale, NJ

Guitar Lessons, Song Writing Lessons


Studio

16 Years

About Me
Justin is a Board-Certified Music Therapist and member of the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA).  Specializing in 7-string guitar (electric, acoustic, and classical), he has been playing guitar for 15 years, composing and performing.  He has been working for the past few years as a private Music Therapist and Guitar Instructor – particularly teaching students with special needs, with a focus on Autism and related Developmental Delays.    
Justin holds dual Bachelor degrees with a BA in English Creative Writing from Montclair State University, where he found a penchant for writing poetry; and a BS in Music Therapy from the State University of New York at New Paltz, where he studied jazz guitar.  Justin also plays darbuka and djembe drums, shruti box, acoustic-electric mandolin, and keyboard, as well as composes and performs his self-produced electronic music tracks.
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Justin Kra- has over 16 years of music experience in the Montvale area.

Justin Kra- is proficient in and teaches Guitar Lessons, Song Writing Lessons .



Formal Education:

Credentials & Licenses
Music Therapist - Board Certified (MT-BC), Certification # 08522
Member of the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA)

Education
BS Music Therapy - State University of New York at New Paltz (SUNY New Paltz) - 2006
BA English Creative Writing - Montclair State University, NJ - 2004

Private Education:

 

Performing Experience:

- Pascack Hills HS Student Music Projects, 1998 & 1999
- Montclair State University Coffeehouses, 1999 - 2004
- Montclair State University, "Sven-Fest", 2000
- SUNY New Paltz Jazz Guitar Ensemble, 2004 - 2006

Experience Teaching:

Independent Music Therapist - 1) Fieldstone Middle School, Montvale, NJ, 1/10 - Present
- Founded a pilot Music Therapy program, working with two special needs students

2) Individual Music Therapy, and Adaptive Guitar Instruction, Montvale, NJ, 2007 - Present

Music Therapy Clinical Intern - The Center for Discovery, NY, 3/07 - 9/07
- Maintained a documented caseload of 26 adults and 14 students
- Effectively introduced drum circles to 2 medically-frail adult groups, 2 hours per week
- Collaborated with an 8-person Therapy team and classroom teachers, to introduce a new activity/behavior modification schedule for in-session use
- Successfully utilized Nordoff-Robbins improvisational techniques, as demonstrated in a personal Intern Video Project showcasing client success

Special Education Teacher’s Assistant - The Forum School, 7/04 - 8/04, 7/05 - 8/05
- 1:1 aide for 8 Elementary-aged and 6 High School-aged students with Autism
- Assisted students with class-work, mobility, communication skills, daily living skills, appropriate socialization with peers and adults
Age Group Taught:
  • Young Adult Adult Child
Genres Taught:
  • Rock
  • Blues
  • Jazz
  • Acoustic
Lessons Locations:
  • Teacher 's Studio
Availability:
Day Start Time End Time Detailed View
Mon 11:00am 8:00pm View
Tue 11:00am 8:00pm View
Wed 11:00am 8:00pm View
Thu 11:00am 8:00pm View
Fri 11:00am 8:00pm View
Sat off off View
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Last updated on 07/09/2014
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