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Murray Arts Academy Center Stage: Derek McCloud
Murray Arts Academy Center Stage: Derek McCloud
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Murray Arts Academy Center Stage: Derek McCloud
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Murray Arts Academy Center Stage: Derek McCloud
Each week, MPCS highlights a member of the Murray Arts Academy faculty.
What do you teach at the Murray Arts Academy? Guitar, Bass, and Banjo
What ages/levels do you teach? Ages 6 and older
Education: B.S. in Spanish Education, Kennesaw State University; M.Ed in Education, Walden University.
Number of Years in Profession: 19
When do you offer lessons? Monday through Friday, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Fun Fact: I'm in a band, Our Great Lifeboat, which has more than 130,000 streams on Spotify. I have a beautiful wife and two boys. I like to tell dad jokes on YouTube. I love making people laugh. I believe that laughter is an instant vacation.
What Makes You Excited About Working with the Murray Arts Academy at MPCS: I love teaching guitar lessons because it combines my passion for music and my joy of helping others learn music and grow.