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John Proulx is an Adjunct Professor at California Polytechnic State University, Pomona and California State University, Long Beach. He directs vocal jazz ensembles and teaches applied commercial piano and jazz piano. His roles include leading the vocal jazz ensemble, soul ensemble at CPP, and a jazz piano class at CSULB. Proulx holds a Master of Arts in Music: Vocal Jazz Performance from Western Michigan University (2019).
He emphasizes diversifying skills and obtaining a Master’s degree for collegiate teaching careers. His teaching philosophy focuses on student engagement and exposure to unfamiliar music genres. Challenges include adapting to different institutional procedures. Proulx credits his mentor, Greg Jasperse, and his experience with the Gold Company vocal jazz group at WMU as foundational to his career.
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