Roger R. Gomes
Loma Linda CA 92354
rrgomes@Sbcglobal.net
(909) 809-9292
Career Objectives
Teach music and private piano lessons to motivated students in an academic environment. Assist as accompanist for ensembles for Churches and school activities.
Education
1978-1980 Private piano lessons with Fatima Guimaraes, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
1980-1986 Piano Certificate, Hector Villa Lobos Music Conservatory, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
1986 -1989 B.A. Music Piano Performance Sao Judas Tadeo University, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
2008-2009 Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA. Keyboard Improvisation with David Arnay.
Experience*
1983-1989 Private piano teacher and accompanist at local churches and schools in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
1987-1989 Piano Performer for Restaurant Gigs. Sao Paulo, Brazil.
1990-2011 Private piano teacher and accompanist at local churches and schools in Los Angeles Area, CA.
1993-1996 Music Director at San Fernando Spanish SDA Church, Mission Hills, CA.
1996-1999 Music Director at Portuguese Speaking SDA Church, Chino, CA.
1992-2002 Keyboardist at Four Square Church, Burbank, CA.
2000-2009 Music Director at San Fernando Valley Academy, Northridge, CA.
1995- 2011 Private piano teacher at San Fernando Valley Academy, Northridge, CA.
2009- 2011 Piano and keyboard accompanist at Glendale Adventist Academy, Glendale, CA.
2005- Music Director at Spanish United Methodist Church, Huntington Park, CA.
2011- Private piano teacher in Loma Linda and Riverside areas, CA.
2011- Private piano teacher and accompanist at Loma Linda Spanish SDA Church, Loma Linda, CA.
2011 - Piano Accompanist at Azure Hills SDA Church Childrens Choir
2011- Private Piano Teacher for Loma Linda Adventist Academy
* Conducted and directed choirs, ensembles, and created musical programs and special performances at churches and schools and organized piano recitals with students.
Special Interests Piano/keyboard improvisation and chart reading to prepare students for praise bands, solo or group church performance.