“One of the most gifted teachers I've known. The tools Jimmy provides aid me each time I sit down to write a song. I learn something new each time we speak. For my tenaciousness I can thank God. For the belief that I can write great songs, I thank Jimmy Kachulis.”
~ Robert Lee Castleman
(Grammy Winner, Allison Kraus, Alan Jackson, artist: Rounder Records)
Jimmy's vast experience as an educator has enabled him to develop internationally recognized on campus, online, and print materials, spanning all levels and backgrounds. He has developed and implemented the following courses.
COURSE CREATION
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Songwriting: Songwriting I + II Lyric writing I + II, Advanced Songwriting, Essentials of Songwriting, Directed Study
World Music: Music and Culture of Africa, Latin and South America, Music and Culture of India, the Far East and Eastern Europe, African Drum and Dance Ensemble, World Music Ensemble, Music of the World
Berklee Online - Songwriting: Harmony, Songwriting: Melody, Songwriting: Writing Hit Songs
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Perspectives on World Music and World Culture
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World Music Resources for Composers
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Songwriting, Rock Guitar, Jazz Guitar, Salsa Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Chorus, Music Theory, Wind Ensemble, Piano, Guitar
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Songwriter's Workshop: Melody
Songwriter's Workshop: Harmony
Songwriter's Workshop: Hit Song Formas
COURSE CREATION
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• Grammy Award for Music Education - finalist
• Merit Award for Outstanding Teaching - Berklee College of Music
ELITE FORMER STUDENTS
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