BRIAN HAYES
Phone: 407-484-2013
Email: Brian@BrianHayesMusic.com

 

Background Summary

Providing guitar, piano and bass lessons throughout the greater Orlando area since 1996 with over 20 years classical guitar study, 13 years flamenco guitar study and 2½ years classical piano study. Published two guitar methods and over two dozen arrangements for solo guitar. Playing experience includes over 30 years in electric, acoustic and nylon string guitar in the styles of rock, blues, speed metal, classical and flamenco.

 

Specialties

• Classical guitar performance with a repertoire of classical, Spanish classical, bossa nova, ragtime, flamenco, jazz and contemporary
• Musical arranging and transcribing
• Proficiency in Finale Musical Notation Software
• Beginner to advanced guitar instruction in the following areas:
  • Technique development in all styles of rock, blues, jazz, speed metal, country, classical guitar and flamenco
  • Blues harmony and improvisation
  • Arpeggio sweeping and speed picking
  • Sight-reading
  • Jazz harmony and improvisation (study materials for all UCF jazz guitar syllabi and Berklee Harmony levels 1-4)
  • Flamenco harmony and improvisation
  • Common practice theory of harmony

• Beginner to advanced piano instruction in the following areas:
  • Classical piano sight-reading and technique development
  • Keyboard harmony

 

Education & Training Background

Flamenco Guitar private study with Juan Serrano
May 2005 – November 2007
 

Valencia Community College
October 2001 – May 2002

• Extensive study of contemporary harmony including blues and jazz.
• Gained a working knowledge of jazz improvisation through weekly attendance of jazz band
• Private jazz guitar instruction with Bob Holtum.

Classical Guitar private study with Steven Robinson of Stetson University
December 2001 – January 2002
 

Seminole Community College
June 1992 – April 1995
August 1998 – June 1999

• Completed Associates Degree of the Arts
  • Completed a two-year music program as a classical guitar major with a piano minor
  • Studied all aspects of conventional (common practice) harmony, including:
    • Extensive four-part writing in the style of J.S. Bach
    • Melodic and harmonic dictation
    • Harmonic analysis
    • Ear training
    • Sight singing and keyboard harmony
    • Classical guitar instruction with Mike Petrovich

 

Teaching and Work Experience

Music & Arts
Sanford, Florida
June 2019 to Present

Job Title: Guitar, Bass, Mandolin and Ukulele instructor
Job Description: Provide guitar and fretted instrument instruction for approximately 30 students per week.

 

Brian Hayes Music
July 2008 to Present

Job Title: Owner/Guitar and Piano instructor
Job Description: Provide private guitar and piano instruction for approximately 30 students at their homes each week.

 

Freelance Classical Guitarist
2000 to Present

Job Description: Classical guitar performance including concert performances, weddings, private parties, corporate functions, banquets, conventions, festivals and resorts throughout Florida and South Georgia.

 

Cornerstone Charter Academy
Orlando, Florida
October 2012 – August 2013

Job Title: Guitar Instructor
Job Description: Provide both private and group lessons for currently enrolled Cornerstone Charter Academy students

 

Corona Cigar Co.
Lake Mary, Florida
November 2011 – July 2013

Job Title: Guitarist/Vocalist in duo with Leo Lopez
Job Description: Salsa, Acoustic Rock, Rumba Flamenca, Bossa Nova, Jazz Standards & Blues

 

Hayes Bros. Music Lessons
May 2005 – July 2008

Job Title: Owner/Guitar and Piano instructor
Job Description: Provide private guitar and
piano instruction for approximately 30 students at their homes each week.

 

All About Music
Orlando, Florida
December 2004 – May 2005 (company went out of business)

Job Title: Guitar, Piano and Mandolin instructor Job Description: Teaching guitar, piano and mandolin for approximately 30 students per week