Michael Brandon

2568 University Place, NW Washington D.C. 20009 ∎ (703)307-0459 ∎ michaelbrandonscott@gmail.com

EDUCATION
George Mason University, Fairfax, Va; Current student; BA Anthropology

NOVA Community College, Location; Associates of Arts, May 2012

INSTRUMENTAL HIGHLIGHTS
● Tenure Saxophone ● Double Bass
● Alto Saxophone ● Clarinet
● Flute

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Resident Jazz Bassist, Siren by RW,​ Washington DC June 2017-present

● Responsible for recruiting, managing, and overseeing musical talent three nights a week.

Freelance Music Teacher​, Washington DC and Virginia

2015-present
● Worked with students in high school and college to further develop an understanding and
appreciation for music and enhance their technical skills.
● Prepared and scheduling training and providing enthusiastic learning environment.
● Prepared and delivered assessments to ensure students made progress.
● Assistant teacher at NOVA, aided in lesson plan execution and private study in and out of class
time hours

Freelance Musician, ​Washington DC Metro Area ​2008-present

● Musician for Hire working various events around the Washington DC area. This includes: society
events, weddings, cocktail gigs, club dates, and pit work.

Band Teacher Assistant, Fairfax High School,​ Fairfax Va ​2015-2017

● Assisted in directing and managing entire musical programs for the school.
● Developed skills in children interested in learning music
● Coordinated and oversaw daily activities of the music department of the school including the
conducting of sectionals.
● Provided lively and learning environment for students and offered them after school training.
● Responsible for organizing music schedule and developing students’ lesson plans.

The Music Stores, Woodwind teacher/ Floor assistant, ​Twinbrook/Reston VA ​2013-2015

● Thoroughly learned the company's product offerings and contributed to an increase in monthly
sales.
● Assist, educate, and inform clients of best musical instruments and/or products to best suit their
needs.
● Responsible for recruiting students for music lessons while maintaining retention.