Brian Ka.-, Kingwood Music Teacher | Teaches Private Music Lessons in 77339

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About Me

Hello Everybody! My name is Brian. I was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Presently, I live in Kingwood, Texas. I began working as a professional musician at an early age. By the age of 18, I was on tour with personalities such as Chubby Checker. I have toured with him 6 times since then! I have also played in the orchestra for movies such as “Popeye”, starring Robin Williams. Working as a musician interrupted my formal education often. However, I managed to always return to school. My academic education includes an AA degree as an instrumentalist, BS in Music Education, BS in Elementary Education and a M.Ed. in Educational Leadership. Today, I am a teacher, college professor & workshop presenter. I also teach Online for the University of Phoenix Graduate School of Education. I have 15 years experience teaching full-time in the classroom and as a band teacher. After being voted “Outstanding Young Man in America,” for two consecutive years, I was later appointed “Artist in Residency” to the Texas Commission on the Arts by George W. Bush. This honor continues to afford me many exciting opportunities and experiences. “The Mr. K Show,” my self-esteem and motivational workshop is ever growing. My first published children’s book; Grandad’s Old Tuba has been featured at the Texas Bluebonnet Festival for children. Also, I have contributed a chapter on home schooling in a book entitled A School for Every Child.

Brian Ka.- has over 40 years of music experience in the Kingwood area.

Brian Ka.- is proficient in and teaches Guitar Lessons, Bass Guitar Lessons, Keyboard and Piano Lessons, Vocal Lessons, Orchestral Lessons .

Formal Education:

Formal Education:
6/2000: MEd Educational Leadership-Stephen F. Austin State University
5/1988: BS Elementary Education / music-University of Houston
6/1983: BS Music Education- Indiana University of Pennsylvania
6/1981: AA Performance/ Music Bucks County Community College

Private Education:

Studied w/ many of the greats and non-grates! LOL

Performing Experience:

Accomplishments:
*Published author; research, education, children’s books, songs and musicals
*Appointed “Artist in Residency” by George W. Bush to Texas Commission on the Arts
*Recorded on motion picture soundtracks including “Popeye” w/ Robin Williams
*Toured as musician w/ “Chubby Checker,” and other various musical personalities
*Hosted self-esteem video sessions for “Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood” children’s show
*Founder and director; Kingwood Cove Day School & Child Care Centre
*Recognized as “Outstanding Young Man in America” for two consecutive years

Experience Teaching:

15 yrs full time public school band & music
private studio 17 yrs.

Member:
Houston Professional Musicians Association Local No. 65-699
Texas Music Educators Association
American Federation of Teachers
Association of Texas Small School Bands
Phi Kappa Theta National Honor Fraternity
Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services/ Child Care License
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
Texas Commission on the Arts
Texas State Board of Education
The Texas Early Care and Education Career Development System
TABC, Food handler permit/ instructor
Adult/child/ infant First Aid/ CPR / instructor
Texas & Nevada certified teacher k-12: classroom & music

TEFL / ESL: certified English teacher
VIRTUS certified
Certified Correctional Officer and Life Skills Instructor, Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice
VFW #4816 member, Porter, Texas