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I'm Wayne Eagles, a guitarist and educator based in Ottawa. Since 1990 I’ve taught guitar and mentored students across Carleton University’s School for Studies in Art and Culture: Music, directing the Fusion Ensemble since 2007 and coordinating masterclasses and outreach. My academic path includes a Master of Arts in Canadian Studies with a focus on Music from Carleton, along with two BA degrees in Music. In addition to performance and teaching, I’ve supported venues and events as a senior house staffer and program administrator, helping with event setup, safety, recruitment, payroll, and outreach. I’m fluent in English and proficient in French and enjoy helping students of all ages develop their voice and craft.…I'm Wayne Eagles, a guitarist and educator based in Ottawa. Since 1990 I’ve taught guitar and mentored students across Carleton University’s School for Studies in Art and Culture: Music, directing the Fusion Ensemble since 2007 and coordinating masterclasses and outreach. My academic path includes a Master of Arts in Canadian Studies with a focus on Music from Carleton, along with two BA degrees in Music. In addition to performance and teaching, I’ve supported venues and events as a senior house staffer and program administrator, helping with event setup, safety, recruitment, payroll, and outreach. I’m fluent in English and proficient in French and enjoy helping students of all ages develop their voice and craft.

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I'm Wayne Eagles, a guitarist and educator based in Ottawa. Since 1990 I’ve taught guitar and mentored students across Carleton University’s School for Studies in Art and Culture: Music, directing the Fusion Ensemble since 2007 and coordinating masterclasses and outreach. My academic path includes a Master of Arts in Canadian Studies with a focus on Music from Carleton, along with two BA degrees in Music. In addition to performance and teaching, I’ve supported venues and events as a senior house staffer and program administrator, helping with event setup, safety, recruitment, payroll, and outreach. I’m fluent in English and proficient in French and enjoy helping students of all ages develop their voice and craft.…I'm Wayne Eagles, a guitarist and educator based in Ottawa. Since 1990 I’ve taught guitar and mentored students across Carleton University’s School for Studies in Art and Culture: Music, directing the Fusion Ensemble since 2007 and coordinating masterclasses and outreach. My academic path includes a Master of Arts in Canadian Studies with a focus on Music from Carleton, along with two BA degrees in Music. In addition to performance and teaching, I’ve supported venues and events as a senior house staffer and program administrator, helping with event setup, safety, recruitment, payroll, and outreach. I’m fluent in English and proficient in French and enjoy helping students of all ages develop their voice and craft.

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I’m Wayne Eagles, a guitarist and educator based in Ottawa. Since 1990 I’ve taught guitar and mentored students across Carleton University’s School for Studies in Art and Culture: Music, directing the Fusion Ensemble since 2007 and coordinating masterclasses and outreach. My academic path includes a Master of Arts in Canadian Studies with a focus on Music from Carleton, along with two BA degrees in Music. In addition to performance and teaching, I’ve supported venues and events as a senior house staffer and program administrator, helping with event setup, safety, recruitment, payroll, and outreach. I’m fluent in English and proficient in French and enjoy helping students of all ages develop their voice and craft.

Skills

Leadership

Composition

Guitar Pro

Experience Level

Leadership

Expert

Composition

Expert

Guitar Pro

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

French

Advanced

Work Experience

Senior House Staff at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre

October 1, 2021 - Present

Front-of-house liaison for clients and staff; general building safety and security; stage and event space set-up/tear-down; community outreach; event reports; first aid support; monitoring and greeting patrons. Also performed building-related tech shifts for Carleton University Event Support (CUES).

Contract Instructor at School for Studies in Art and Culture: Music, Carleton University

September 1, 2019 - December 1, 2021

Taught the 4th year course History of the Guitar (in-person Fall 2019, Fall 2024; online Fall 2021); delivered a Learning in Retirement lecture on the History of Jazz Fusion (Winter 2020); taught Music in Canada (3rd year, Winter 2020) which pivoted online in later weeks.

Music Performance Studies Administrator (MPSA) at School for Studies in Art and Culture: Music, Carleton University

September 1, 2020 - August 1, 2021

Supported performance faculty; jury grading and management; department equipment maintenance and distribution; recruitment initiatives and general promotion; committee participation; event support and attendance; student and tech team liaison; bi-weekly payroll and SSAC communication; department inventory and general outreach; graduation recital coordination.

Performance Instructor at School for Studies in Art and Culture: Music, Carleton University

September 1, 1992 - Present

Facilitated university-level guitar instruction in performance styles outside the usual jazz and classical streams; prepared students for year-end performance juries and provided grade reports; accompaniment and adjudication; liaison work with local secondary schools and on-campus recruitment; coordinated master-classes by visiting performers/educators.

Founding Director, Fusion Ensemble at School for Studies in Art and Culture: Music, Carleton University

September 1, 2007 - Present

Directed a unique ensemble focused on jazz/rock ‘fusion’ material, up to 20 students, emphasizing ensemble interaction, interplay and improvisation; for advanced senior BMus students, member split into 2-3 combos.

Private Instructor (advanced students) at Private Studio (Self-employed)

June 1, 1990 - Present

Developed customized courses of study across music styles, including music history, theory, and technique; many students earned awards and post-graduate placements.