About Mr. Knecht

Mr. Knecht is from Cincinnati Ohio where he earned a Bachelors Degree in Music from the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music (CCM). Prior to enetering the conservatory, Mr. Knecht studied privatly with Richard Georing, a graduate of Yale School of Music, under the direction of Ben Verdery.

Mr. Knecht is trained in Classical Guitar and has been paying guitar for over 30 years. He has taught privately for over 20 years, coached ensembles at The University of Cincinnati, was the administrator for the Classical Guitar Summer Workshop (an international event), and has lectured on the history of the guitar. His guitar skills were easily transfered to traditional orchestra instruments including violin, viola, cello, and bass. Mr. Knecht often plays with his orchetsra students!

Mr. Knecht's vocal backbround education incudes extensive sight singing and performances with CCM's Chamber Singers, (an SATB choir consiting of 120+ members--required for all performance majors). Mr. Knecht is the co-author of the Scientific Approach to Singing...a maghod pioneered by Susan Neikamp, Jennofer Strode, and Mr. Knecht. This technique is the ONLY technique used exclusivly at Three Oaks Middle School.

Mr. Knecht moved to Florida in 1998. Since that time, he has taught privately, was an Adjunct Professor of Guitar at Edison Community College, private instructor at the Oxford School of Music, and currently teaches Orchestra (all grade levels), Chorus (all grade levels), and Guitar (after school) at Three Oaks Middle School. Mr. Knecht is an instructor for the Music Foundation Summer Camps (Guitar, Strings), and the Estero High School Orchestra Director.

Mr. Knecht has developed a comprehensive music education program at Three Oaks Middle School. His vision is simple: "Our kids are worth whatever it takes." He continues to mentor and inspire his students through music.

Professional Experience


Additional Accomplishments:

Master classes:

David Tannebaum
David Liesner-Berkly College Southern California
Oscar Ghiglia-Italy
Adam Holtzman
Castellani-Andriaccio Duo
David Richter

Sharon Isban-Julliard School
Benjamin Verdery-Yale School of Music
Adam Holztman-University of Florida

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The important stuff!!!!

Hobbies!!!!!

Fishing! Anytime and anywhere!!

Biking! Anytime and anywhere!!

Scuba! Anytime and anywhere...EXCEPT where alligators are present!!!

Astronomy!

Movies!