Darren G. Wagner

(303) 834-5299 – dgwagner108@gmail.com

Instruments & Instruction Offered

  • Bass (any level, all ages)

Lesson Rates

  • $30.00 / half-hour
  • $50.00 / hour

Education & Credentials

  • Master of Arts in Education & Human Development (Educational Psychology) – University of Colorado Denver, 2016
  • Bachelor of Music in Music Education – San Diego State University, 2008
  • Colorado Professional Teacher License – Certified and experienced educator
  • 10+ Years of Teaching Experience – General Music (K-6) and Orchestra (4-5)

Teaching Experience

  • General Music & Orchestra Teacher (K-5) – Kruse Elementary School, Fort Collins, CO
  • General Music & Concert Band Teacher (3-6) – Lake County Intermediate School, Leadville, CO
  • Private Music Instructor – San Diego, CA
  • National Guitar Workshop – Co-Director & Instructor

Performance & Professional Background

  • Royal Caribbean Orchestra – Bassist for Broadway-style productions (*Hairspray*, *Chicago*)
  • Instrument Repair Technician/Assistant – San Diego State University
  • U.S. Navy Veteran – Honorably served aboard USS Constellation CV-64 during Operation Desert Shield

What to Expect in Lessons

  • Customized lesson plans tailored to each student’s goals and skill level
  • Emphasis on technique, theory, and musicality
  • Support in a variety of styles, from classical to rock, jazz, and beyond
  • Guidance in performance skills, sight-reading, and improvisation

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