Music Academy

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Featuring Jay Clanin

Jay Clanin is a Colorado native, born and raised in Limon CO. Mr. Clanin received his Bachelors in Music Education from the University of Northern Colorado and his Masters in Music Education from Colorado University. Jay has been teaching band, guitar, music technology, jazz band, orchestra, and music production for over 25 years. He taught high school for 15 year and is currently the band and guitar teacher at Trail Ridge Middle School in Longmont. Jay has also worked the past 20 years privately through his company Road Runner Productions to run sound, record, mix, and produce for local bands and community members. Mr. Clanin’s concert and jazz bands have consistently received superior ratings at large group festivals and had dozens of students make state and district level honor groups. Jay has traveled extensively with his bands, including a performance in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin Ireland. In 2013 Mr. Clanin’s marching band was featured on an episode of the Travel Channel’s “Making Monsters” and he received the “Outstanding Teacher” award from the St. Vrain Valley School District the same year. When not teaching Mr. Clanin enjoys mountain biking, playing in a rock bands, hiking, running, and hanging with his family (and five cats).

These Young Adults Rock

Jay Clanin Instructing & Directing The Mojo Rock Camp 6/10/2022