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ABOUT JEFFREY LITMAN
New York City classical guitarist, Jeffrey Litman began his
career at the age of ten in his hometown of Minneapolis,
Minnesota. Jeffrey went on to study jazz and classical
guitar at Indiana University under the guidance of famed
jazz pedagogue, David Baker.
Upon completion of his Bachelor of Music degree, Jeffrey
studied with Twin Cities guitarist, Chris Kachian before
moving to New York to attend the Manhattan School of Music,
pursuing his Master of Music degree under the tutelage of
David Leisner In 2005 and 2006, Jeffrey studied with Sharon
Isbin at the Aspen Music Festival and School. He has also
performed in masterclasses by such luminaries as Manuel
Barruco, David Russell, Ernesto Bitetti, and jazz great,
John Scofield.
Jeffrey is currently active as a soloist, chamber musician,
and teacher. He maintains an ongoing collaboration with
soprano Samantha Malk and a faculty position at “Belle Arti”
Center for the Arts and the Bronx House School for
Performing Arts in New York City. Recent performances have
included solo and chamber recitals in New York, St. Paul,
Minneapolis, Aspen, and Indianapolis.
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EDUCATION
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Master of Music,
Manhattan School of Music, New York, NY, 2006
- Classical Guitar Performance
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Bachelor of Music
(with distinction), Indiana University, Bloomington,
2002
- Jazz studies/guitar major with a minor in European
History
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MAJOR TEACHERS
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Primary Instruction:
David Leisner, Sharon Isbin, Christopher Kachian,
Kenneth Cooper, Mark Delpriora
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Masterclasses: David
Russell, Manuel Barrueco, John Scofield, Christian
McBride, James Moody, David Leibman
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Chamber music coaching:
Oren Fader, David Leisner, Patricia McCaffrey, Brian
Zeger, Kenneth Merrill
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ADDITIONAL TRAINING
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The Alexander Technique,
three years private study
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Aspen Music Festival and
School (Aspen, CO), 2005-2006
- Classical Guitar Program with Sharon Isbin
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FAME Festival
(Lawrenceville, NJ)
- Jazz ensemble program with Delfeayo Marsalis and
Mark Whitfield
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Indiana University study
abroad (Florence, Italy)
- Six week course in Italian language and Renaissance
art, literature, and politics
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
“Belle Arti” Center for the Arts, Forest Hills, NY
Guitar Instructor
Music Theory Instructor
Private Studio: Bloomington, IN/Minneapolis, MN/New
York, NY
Guitar Instructor, 1998-2006
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Instructed in popular,
jazz, and classical styles to students on all levels,
all ages
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Electric, acoustic, and
bass guitar
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Emphasized general
musicianship, ear training, sight-reading, and ensemble
skills
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Used transcription and
popular songs to demonstrate/apply technical or
theoretical concepts
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Used a wide variety of
repertoire depending on the individual needs and
interests of the student
Bronx House School for Performing Arts, Bronx, NY
Guitar Instructor, January 2006-present
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Provide private instruction
of classical, jazz, and popular guitar
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Teach theory, musicianship,
analysis, and ear training
Schmitt Music, Edina, MN
Guitar Instructor, 2002-2004
Music Studios of Jan Erickson, Eden Prairie, MN
Guitar Instructor, 2002-2004
Indiana University School of Music, Bloomington, IN
Class Instructor, Spring and Fall Semester, 2001
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Created curriculum
including improvisation techniques, jazz theory,
listening/transcription of jazz guitar masters, and
playing/written exams
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Primary instructor of
semester-long undergraduate class (taught twice)
including examinations and grading
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AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Austin Caswell Award for best undergraduate
music history paper, Indiana University, 2001-02
Merit Scholarship, Indiana University,
1998-2002
Tuition Scholarship, Aspen Music Festival and
School, 2005
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PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
Solo Recitals:
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Greenfield Hall;
Manhattan School of Music, New York, NY
- Program of Bach, Jose, Matiegka, and Krenek
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Temple Israel;
Minneapolis, MN
- Program of Bach, Brouwer, Ponce, and Diabelli
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The Newman Center;
St. Cloud, MN
- Solo Recitals in 2004 and 2006
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Brady Auditorium;
St. Paul, MN
-Program of Bach, Jose, Matiegka, and Krenek
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Ford Hall; Indiana
University School of Music, Bloomington, IN
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Normandale Community
Colllege, Bloomington, MN
Chamber Music Recitals:
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Pforzheimer Hall;
Manhattan School of Music, voice and guitar recital
- Program of Argento, Falla, and Bach
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Meyers Hall;
Manhattan School of Music, voice and guitar recital
- Program of Dowland, Seiber, and Falla
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Thornton Wilder Room;
Chanhassen Public Library, Chanhassen, MN
- Program of music for various combinations of guitar
with oboe, voice, bassoon,
- and double bass
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Brady Auditorium;
St. Paul, MN, flute and guitar recital
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College of St. Catherine;
St. Paul, MN, flute and guitar recital
Musical Theater Pit Orchestras:
Jazz/Commercial Performances:
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Numerous club dates,
private parties, and public concerts in and around
Bloomington and Indianapolis, IN
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Bear’s Place, Bloomington,
IN
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The City Grille,
Bloomington, IN
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Indianapolis Children’s
Museum
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Indiana State Senate Budget
Committee Christmas dinner
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Building dedication
ceremony at Indiana University, Kokomo
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COMPOSITIONS/ARRANGEMENTS
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Burning in Water, Drowning
in Flame for string quartet and soprano
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Sonata for solo piano
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The Rain for chamber
orchestra and chorus
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Finally for large jazz
ensemble with flugelhorn solo
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J.S. Bach, Violin Sonata in
G minor, BWV 1001 arranged for solo guitar
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J.S. Bach, Suite in E
minor, BWV 996 arranged for solo guitar
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Costello/Bacharach, Painted
From Memory arranged for string quartet and jazz trio
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MR. LITMAN TEACHING
PHILOSOPHY
“I
will help my students get there using my many years of
teaching and playing experience as a guide.”
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