Available to hire
I am an award-winning pianist and keyboardist with extensive performing and teaching experience. I have a broad studio background in recording, writing, arranging, and composing, and I am an ASCAP member.
Based in Macon, Georgia, I have led music departments, built and taught in music technology environments, and performed with big bands, jazz combos, and as an accompanist for choirs and soloists…and yes, I’ve performed in the “Classical” arena as well.
The studio is professional quality - primary keyboard is a Roland RD2000 with upgrades, with significant VIs available. Secondary keyboard is a Roland RD700sx with 2 expansion boards.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Head of Music Department at Macon State College (Now Middle Georgia State University)
January 1, 1997 - September 27, 2025Led the music department, taught Music Theory, Piano, Music Appreciation, Concert Choir, Show Choir; founded the Music Technology Studio.
Music Faculty at Chattanooga State Technical Community College
January 1, 1990 - September 27, 2025Piano, Music Theory, Concert Choir, Show Choir, Jazz Band.
Technology Staff at Mount de Sales Academy
January 1, 2003 - September 27, 2025Taught technology-related classes; managed technology stack for a 9-building campus, including wireless and 1:1 implementation; setup self-hosted DNS; Linux and Mac system administration; 1:1 iPads for 900 devices with Lightspeed MDM, Apple Configurator, and caching services.
Director of Technology at Mount de Sales Academy
January 1, 2025 - September 27, 2025Directed technology operations for the Mount de Sales Academy campus, including overseeing the technology stack, device deployment, and related infrastructure.
Adjunct Music Faculty at Middle Georgia State University
January 1, 2013 - September 27, 2025Piano, Music Appreciation, Choir accompanist.
Adjunct Computer Science Faculty at Mercer University
January 1, 2006 - September 27, 2025Taught Computer Science.
Private piano teacher at Young America Music School
January 1, 2003 - PresentPrivate piano instruction.
Director of Technology at Mount de Sales Academy
December 31, 2003 - September 27, 2025Led the technology stack for a 9-building campus, including wireless deployment and 1:1 device program (900 iPads). Set up and maintained self-hosted DNS; performed Linux and macOS administration; implemented Lightspeed MDM, Apple Configurator, and caching services.
Adjunct Music Faculty at Middle Georgia State University
December 31, 2013 - September 27, 2025Taught piano, music appreciation, and served as choir accompanist.
Adjunct Computer Science Faculty at Mercer University
December 31, 2006 - September 27, 2025Taught computer science courses.
Head of Music Department at Macon State College
December 31, 1997 - September 27, 2025Led Music Department; taught Music Theory, Piano, Music Appreciation; directed Concert Choir and Show Choir; founded Music Technology Studio.
Music Faculty at Chattanooga State Technical Community College
December 31, 1990 - September 27, 2025Taught Piano, Music Theory, Concert Choir, Show Choir, and Jazz Band.
Private Piano Teacher at Young America Music School
January 1, 2003 - PresentPrivate piano teaching.
Technology Staff / Director of Technology at Mount de Sales Academy
December 31, 2003 - September 27, 2025Taught and managed technology across a 9-building campus; implemented wireless networks and 1:1 device program; set up self-hosted DNS; Linux and Mac system administration; deployed 1:1 iPads (900 devices) with Lightspeed MDM, Apple Configurator, and Apple Caching services.
Technology Staff / Director of Technology at Mount de Sales Academy
January 1, 2013 - PresentContinued leadership of technology operations and strategy for campus technology.
Adjunct Music Faculty at Middle Georgia State University
January 1, 2013 - September 27, 2025Piano, Music Appreciation, and choir accompanist.
Adjunct Computer Science Faculty at Mercer University
January 1, 2006 - September 27, 2025Taught computer science courses as adjunct faculty.
Head of Music Department at Macon State College [Now Middle Georgia State University]
January 1, 1997 - September 27, 2025Directed the Music Department; taught Music Theory, Piano, Music Appreciation, Concert Choir, Show Choir; founded Music Technology Studio.
Music Faculty at Chattanooga State Technical Community College
January 1, 1990 - September 27, 2025Piano, Music Theory, Concert Choir, Show Choir, Jazz Band.
Private piano teaching at Young America Music School
January 1, 2003 - PresentPrivate piano teaching; active performer and accompanist for multiple ensembles and soloists.
Technology Staff / Director of Technology at Mount de Sales Academy
January 1, 2003 - September 27, 2025Taught a variety of technology-related classes and managed the technology stack for a 9-building campus, including wireless and 1:1 device deployment. Set up and maintained a self-hosted DNS. Performed Linux and Mac system administration. Implemented a 1:1 iPad program for ~900 devices, including Lightspeed MDM, Apple Configurator, and Apple Caching services.
Technology Staff / Director of Technology at Mount de Sales Academy
January 1, 2013 - PresentContinued leadership in campus technology integration, overseeing infrastructure, device management, and instructional technology support across nine buildings with 1:1 iPad deployment; led DNS, Linux, and Mac administration.
Adjunct Music Faculty at Middle Georgia State University
January 1, 2013 - September 27, 2025Taught Piano and Music Appreciation; served as choir accompanist.
Adjunct Computer Science faculty at Mercer University
January 1, 2006 - September 27, 2025Taught Computer Science courses as adjunct faculty.
Head of Music Department at Macon State College [Now Middle Georgia State University]
January 1, 1997 - September 27, 2025Taught Music Theory, Piano, Music Appreciation; conducted Concert Choir and Show Choir; founded the Music Technology Studio.
Music Faculty at Chattanooga State Technical Community College
January 1, 1990 - September 27, 2025Piano, Music Theory, Concert Choir, Show Choir, Jazz Band.
Private piano teacher at Young America Music School
January 1, 2003 - PresentPrivate piano teaching.
Education
Master of Music in Piano Performance at University of South Carolina
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1986Master of Music in Piano Performance at University of South Carolina
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1986Qualifications
ASCAP member
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet
Under my own name:
Brethren
Seasons
Accessible Depth
It SHOULD be Called CHRISTmas
It SHOULD be Called CHRISTmas LIVE
The Week Begins
with Joey Stuckey
MIXTURE
Also have credits on over a dozen other albums as session musician
##The Youtube Channel
http://youtube.com/macmusicguy
##Find me on Bandcamp
https://tomrule.bandcamp.com
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