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Matthew Robinson's Post-Tonal Music Theory

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Matthew Robinson has a high potential and/or readiness for work as a GTA as either a research assistant or a teaching assistant. He is extremely knowledgeable in his field and possesses of a high degree of maturity that would assist him as a research and/or teaching assistant. He has the ability to quickly understand and synthesize diverse musical styles and has demonstrated his understanding through compositions in these styles. At present, he is learning post tonal music theory, on his own, so that he may compose in this style. Due to Matthew's kindness and maturity level, he would work well with students as a GTA . As a GTA, he would be compassionate, yet firm, and has demonstrated this capacity in his current employment as a onsite

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