Forrest Balman
Composer
Educator
Web Developer
Contact:
forrest@forrestbalman.com
About me
I am an accomplished composer 🏆 and music educator hailing from San Francisco, California, with a diverse background in both music and web development. My focus is on creating alternative, intuitive, and accessible notational styles 🎶 that inspire artists from all backgrounds to broaden their musical horizons. As a dedicated and collaborative team player, I am committed to producing high-quality results in every endeavor, and I take pride in my strong work ethic and quick learning abilities.
Education
Doctor of Musical Arts - Composition
University of California, Santa Cruz
2023-present
Master of Arts - Composition
San Francisco State University
2019-21
Bachelor of Music - Composition
San Francisco State University Summa Cum Laude Presser Scholar
2016-19
Work
Artistic Production Manager
San Francisco Contemporary Music Players
As Artistic Production Manager, I am responsible for facilitating performance related logistics: venue procurement, instrument rentals, performer outreach, and season planning amongst other situational tasks.
Jan. 2022 - Present
Social Media Intern
Earplay
As Social Media Intern, I am responsible for web development and maintenance of the ensemble's website. In addition, I also partake in coordinating e-mail blasts and social media advertisements for seasonal concerts.
Dec. 2021 - Present
Private Music Instruction
Forrest Balman's Music Studio
I have taught a wide gamut of students ranging in skill levels and ages. My 'fundamentals first' approach has gained me recognition in San Francisco as I was named one of San Francisco's Top 10 Music Instructors by Thumbtack.com.
May. 2012 - Present
Student Teaching Assistant
San Francisco State University
I have co-lectured, planned lessons, graded assignments, and tutored 15 different undergraduate level music theory and musicianship classes over two years my two years of graduate study.
Aug. 2019 - Jan. 2021
Personal/Small Group Music Instructor
Myriad Music School & Dance Academy
I was a long-term substitute guitar instructor. Student ages ranged from 5 to 15. I taught a balanced mix of students in both individual and small 'Guitar Teams,' consisting of 3 or 4 children.
Mar. 2018 - Sep. 2018
Skills
Music instruction
Composition
Studio Guitar
Javascript
CSS
Bootstrap
Concert Production
Video Editting
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