Jason Theiste
PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTOR — 2005-PRESENT
Instrument instructor — Specializes in violin, viola, cello, double bass, mandolin, ukulele, classical guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, and piano.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES — CERTIFICATE IN FILM SCORING, 2018
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, BAKERSFIELD — BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MUSIC WITH EMPHASIS IN VIOLIN PERFORMANCE, 2005
YOUTH ORCHESTRA DIRECTOR / CONDUCTOR — 2015-PRESENT
The Music Through The Ages Orchestra – 2019
The Movie Theme Orchestra – 2018
The Patriotic Orchestra – 2017
The Frozen Orchestra – 2015
CONDUCTOR OF RECORDING SESSIONS FOR ORIGINAL SCORES
Sonic Fuel Studios in Los Angeles – 2017
EastWest Studios in Los Angeles – 2018
COMPOSER
Composer for visual media such as documentaries, commercials, feature films, (www.jasontheiste.com) and animation studios such as Splash Entertainment in Calabasas. Also composer of music for genres such as country, classical, jazz, folk, and musical theater.
AUTHOR
Wrote and published a beginning violin method book entitled The Fiddler’s Quest
PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN
Completed three albums in a thirteen year career as one of the founding members of The Smokin’ Armadillos who toured forty eight states while signed with Curb Records. www.smokinarmadillos.com, Also recorded on numerous projects as a studio musician and played many live shows as an onstage musician for aspiring singers and musicians as well as established names in the music industry.
CLASSROOM TEACHER
Taught in various school districts in Kern County for grades K through 6th as a substitute elementary, middle school, and junior high teacher.
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For many years I wanted to play the violin and never took the time to fulfill my dream. I finally began taking lessons in November, 2019 and have been blessed to find an extremely professional, enthusiastic, and caring place to realize my musical talent at JT Musical Arts.
I have been taking piano lessons for over a year and I have advanced immensely in that time. My professor is extremely patient, kind, understanding, professional, and knows exactly what I need to move forward to my next music lesson. I am sixty five years young and am enjoying my learning experience with one of the best instructors.
The instructors are outstanding and have a wonderful ability to relate to people in this family centered, yet professional atmosphere. They are very skilled, patient, and enthusiastic, making my two sons want to learn. I've watched my boys grow in their piano and violin skills and I couldn't have found a better place for them to learn.
