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Kai Jinn

Glendale

Summary

Experienced performer with years of experience in multiple genres and styles. Committed to working towards growth, not just from the student but as an instructor as well. Experience in instructing and directing successful ensembles and elevating student skill and knowledge.

Work History

Performing / Teaching

Guitar
  • Playing for 15 years
  • Experience in multiple genres: metal / rock, jazz, theater
  • Played at many local live venues, both with an original hard rock band and jazz big band and combos: The Nile, Rebel Lounge, The Nash, Spinelli's, and more
  • Taught lessons as a substitute

Performing / Teaching

Trumpet
  • Playing for 11 years
  • Experience mainly in marching arts
  • Participated for 4 years with world class drum and bugle corps; 2 years with the Academy Drum and Bugle Corps and 2 years with the Santa Clara Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps

Assistant Band Director / Educational Staff

Ironwood High School
  • Assisted throughout the marching season to clean, fix, and help make the marching band successful, including implementing a new and consistent technique book for the winds and brass
  • Assisted in designing and writing shows for the indoor winds program as well as the 2025 marching program
  • Directed the jazz big band, competing in a state competition for the first time in 4 years

Education

High School Diploma -

Ironwood High School
Glendale, AZ
05-2022

Bachelor of Music - Jazz Performance (Guitar)

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

Skills

  • Performance techniques
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Instrumental proficiency
  • Marching fundamentals
  • Various music styles
  • Music theory fundamentals

Timeline

Performing / Teaching

Guitar

Performing / Teaching

Trumpet

Assistant Band Director / Educational Staff

Ironwood High School

High School Diploma -

Ironwood High School

Bachelor of Music - Jazz Performance (Guitar)

Arizona State University
Kai Jinn