Elizabeth C. Axford, M.A.
P.O. Box 85 Del Mar, CA 92014-0085 Cell: 619-884-1401 lizaxford@pianopress.com www.pianopress.com

Education

Master of Arts, Music, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA (1995); Studied with Dr. David Ward-Steinman, Dr. Lewis Peterman, Dr. Eddie Meadows, Dr. Conrad Bruderer, Mr. Brent Dutton, and Mr. Thomas Stauffer Bachelor of Arts, Music, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL (1982); Studied with Dr. Tony Caramia, Dr. John Melby, Dr. Sever Tipei, Mr. Scott Wyatt, Ms. Heidi Von Gunden, and Dr. Cecil Lotief (FHSU) Numerous songwriting and music industry seminars, master classes, workshops, and events sponsored by NSAI, ASCAP, NARAS, NAMM, FMN, TAXI, MTNA, CAPMT, MTAC, TI:ME, The Musicians Institute, and Songu.com around the United States (1989-Present); Studied songwriting privately with Jason Blume, Jai Josefs, Harriet Schock, Rick Beresford, and Marc-Alan Barnette Writers Digest Correspondence Course, Writing to Sell Non-Fiction (1990) Introduction to the Recording Studio, Miami Dade College, Miami, FL (1989) State of Florida Teaching Certificate #561749, Music K-12 (1985-1988) Piano Performance Certificates of Merit, Duncan Music Studio, Urbana, IL (1969-1976); Studied with Mrs. J. R. Duncan Choir Performance Certificates, Brookens Jr. High School, Urbana, IL (1971-1973); Studied with Mr. Willie T. Summerville

Professional Experience

Piano Press Studio Owner, Instructor (Piano/Voice/Theory/Songwriting/Composition/Arranging/Recording/CAI Music Software), Publisher, Author, Arranger, Composer, Songwriter, Pianist, Performer, Producer, Graphic and Web Designer; numerous sheet music publications, recordings, and film/TV placements as well as corporate clients (please see web site for details) (1984-Present) Scarecrow Press, Inc. Author of four critically acclaimed music reference books found in libraries throughout the world: Song Sheets to Software A Guide to Print Music, Software, Instructional Media, and Web Sites for Musicians, 3 rd ed., Book/CD-ROM, 2009 (also 1 st and 2 nd editions, 2001 and 2004) and Traditional World Music Influences in Contemporary Solo Piano Literature A Selected Bibliographic Survey and Review (1997) (1997-Present) Books and CDs reviewed and critically acclaimed in American Reference Books Annual, Choice, American Music Teacher, Teaching Music, Piano & Keyboard, Electronic Musician, The College Music Symposium, Book News, American Songwriter, Computer Music Journal, Muses News, Publishers Marketing Association Newsletter, Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Bulletin, Keyboard Teacher, School Library Journal, and The New Haven Advocate
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Independent Music Instructor Contracted part-time by La Jolla Music, Torrey Pines High School, Canyon Crest Academy, San Diego State University, Gateways Summer Program, Wagners World of Music, California Music Studios, Miami Music Works, Suniland Music Shoppe, Kiddie Kampus, Fort Hays State University, University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign, Urbana High School Education II Program (1974-Present) Guest Speaker/Exhibitor California Arts Expo, Northridge, CA (2003); California Music Educators Association (CMEA)/TI:ME Annual Conference, Pasadena, CA (2003); California Association of Professional Music Teachers (CAPMT) Annual State Conventions (2009, 1999); Camp SummerSongs West, Camp Whittier, Santa Barbara, CA (2004); Music Educators National Conference (MENC) National Convention, Nashville, TN (2002); Music Teachers Association of California (MTAC) Annual State Convention (2010, 2008); The NAMM Show, Anaheim, CA (2010, 2009, 2008); Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI), Nashville, TN (2002); Sam Hinton San Diego Folk Heritage Festival (2001); San Diego Local Author's Exhibit, Downtown Library (1998-Present); San Diego, CA and Miami, FL NSAI Workshops (1990-Present); Songwriters Guild of America, Nashville, TN (2003); Summer Creativity Camps, Del Mar, CA (2008-Present) Selected Venues Performed as a Pianist, Vocalist, Arranger, Composer, and/or Songwriter Brookens Jr. High School, Urbana, IL; Channing Murray Foundation, Champaign, IL; Claire de Lune, San Diego, CA; Coast Vineyard Church, La Jolla, CA; Coconut Grove Bank, Coconut Grove, FL; Coral Gables Congregational Church, Coral Gables, FL; Duncan Music Studio, Urbana, IL; Florida International University, Miami, FL; Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS; Hot Java Caf, San Diego, CA; House of Denmark, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA; Krannert Center, Urbana, IL; La Costa Library, La Costa, CA; La Jolla Congregational Church, La Jolla, CA; Luna Park, Los Angeles, CA; Miami Music Works, Miami, FL; Miami-Dade Community College, Miami, FL; Mikey's, Poway, CA; Pt. Loma Nazarene College, San Diego, CA; San Diego State University, San Diego, CA; St. Peters Episcopal Church, Del Mar, CA; Stratford Inn, Del Mar, CA; Suniland Music Shoppe, Miami, FL; The Avalon Hotel, South Miami Beach, FL; The Musician's Institute, Los Angeles, CA; The News Caf, South Miami Beach, FL; The Oasis Hotel, San Diego, CA; The Pannikin Cafe, Del Mar, CA; Twiggs, San Diego, CA; University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL; Urbana High School, Urbana, IL; Wagners World of Music, La Mesa, CA; Yankee Ridge School, Urbana, IL Craft World, Inc. (Miami, FL) Office Staff (1983-1984) Mark Foster Music Publishers (Champaign, IL) Office Staff (1982-1983) Folletts College Bookstores (Champaign, IL) Office Staff (1978-1982) University of Illinois Library, Reference Department and Rare Books/Stacks (UrbanaChampaign, IL) Office Staff (1978-1980) Renaissance Leather and Thimble and Threads (Champaign, IL) Professional Seamstress (1974-1977) Santa Fe Opera (Santa Fe, NM) Hostess/Usher (Summer, 1975)

Computer Skills

Software/Internet Microsoft Office, Web Browsers, Social Networking Sites, and Search Engines (Safari, Firefox, IE, Google, Facebook, Linked-In, MySpace, Twitter, YouTube, ReverbNation, IMDb, Yahoo, AOL, Amazon, eBay, Online Music Libraries, WorldCat, etc.), iLife, iTunes, QuickTime, GarageBand, Logic Studio, Finale, MasterWriter, Roxio
Toast, ImageCaf Website Creator, Adobe Creative Suite, Now Contact, Quicken, Computer Assisted Instruction, Metadata Standards
Hardware Macintosh Computers, Maxtor and Lacie External Hard Drives, Brother MFC465CN Color/B&W Multi-Function Center, Brother Laser Printer HL-2070N, Blackberry Smart Phone, iPod, Bose iPod Dock, Bose Wave Music System, Yamaha Digital Piano YPG-635, Yamaha and Roland Digital Piano Labs, Casio Keyboards, M-Audio StudioPro 3 Monitor Speakers, M-Audio MobilePre USB PreAmp/Audio Interface, Shure SM58 Microphone, Fostex VF80EX Digital Multitracker, Tascam MF-PO1 PortaStudio, AudioTechnica ATH-T22 Dynamic Stereo Headphones, iMic, Canon PowerShot A720 IS Digital Camera, Flash Drives, CD/DVD Burners
Non-Profit Volunteer Work
Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) Regional Workshop Coordinator, Miami, FL (1990-1992) and San Diego, CA (1992-Present); duties include running monthly workshops, maintaining the membership list and web site, monthly e-newsletters, and hosting songwriters showcases and special events; conducted over 300 monthly workshops, song evaluation sessions, songwriters showcases, and special events from 1990-2010. The Art of Music, Inc. President/Director (2008-Present); duties include The Art of Music Annual Writing Contest, mailing lists, web site, and writing grant proposals. CAPMT District I (MTNA) Publicity Chair (1993-1998)

Honors and Awards

ASCAPLUS Awards, 2010, 2009 NSAI Awards of Appreciation, 2010 (for 20 years of service), 2008, 2000, 1997 Best of Del Mar, Music Lesson Studio, U.S. Local Business Association, 2009, 2008 Numerous songwriting awards including Billboard, Unisong, VH-1, Los Angeles Music Awards, and various regional songwriting contests (1988-Present) Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society, 1996 Illinois State Scholarship, 1976 Listings 2000 Notable American Women; Gale Contemporary Authors; Great Minds of the 21st Century; Great Women of the 21st Century; International Who's Who of Classical and Light Classical Musicians; International Whos Who of Professional and Business Women; Outstanding Musicians of the 20th Century; The Contemporary Who's Who; Whos Who in American Education; Whos Who of American Women; Who's Who in America; Who's Who in Entertainment

Professional Affiliations
ASCAP, NARAS (voting member), CMA (voting member), NSAI, NAMM, MTNA, CAPMT, MTAC, TI:ME, Film Music Network, TAXI
References Available on Request

Elizabeth C. Axford, M.A.
P.O. Box 85 Del Mar, CA 92014-0085 Cell: 619-884-1401 lizaxford@pianopress.com www.pianopress.com

Education

M.A. Degree, Music, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA (1995) B.A. Degree, Music, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL (1982) Numerous music industry seminars, master classes, workshops, and events sponsored by NSAI, ASCAP, NARAS, NAMM, FMN, TAXI, MTNA, CAPMT, MTAC, TI:ME, Musicians Institute, and Songu.com around the United States (1989-Present) Writers Digest Correspondence Course, Writing to Sell Non-Fiction (1990) Introduction to the Recording Studio, Miami Dade College, Miami, FL (1989) State of Florida Teaching Certificate #561749, Music K-12 (1985-1988)

Professional Experience

Piano Press Studio Owner, Instructor (Piano/Voice/Theory), Publisher, Author, Arranger, Composer, Songwriter, Pianist, Performer, Producer, Graphic and Web Designer; numerous sheet music publications, recordings, and film/TV placements as well as corporate clients (please see web site for details). (1984-Present) Scarecrow Press, Inc. Author of four critically acclaimed music reference books found in libraries throughout the world: Song Sheets to Software A Guide to Print Music, Software, Instructional Media, and Web Sites for Musicians, 3 rd ed., Book/CD-ROM, 2009 (also 1 st and 2 nd editions, 2001 and 2004) and Traditional World Music Influences in Contemporary Solo Piano Literature A Selected Bibliographic Survey and Review (1997). (1997-Present) Books and CDs reviewed and critically acclaimed in Choice, American Music Teacher, Teaching Music, Piano & Keyboard, Electronic Musician, American Reference Books Annual, Keyboard Teacher, Book News, American Songwriter, Computer Music Journal, Muses News, Publishers Marketing Association Newsletter, Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Bulletin, School Library Journal, The College Music Symposium, and The New Haven Advocate. Independent Music Instructor Contracted part-time by La Jolla Music, Torrey Pines High School, Canyon Crest Academy, San Diego State University, Gateways Summer Program, Wagners World of Music, California Music Studios, Miami Music Works, Suniland Music Shoppe, and Kiddie Kampus. (1984-Present) Craft World, Inc. (Miami, FL) Office Staff, Cashier (1983-1984) Mark Foster Music Publishers (Champaign, IL) Office Staff, Cashier (1982-1983) Folletts College Bookstores (Champaign, IL) Office Staff, Cashier (1978-1982) University of Illinois Library, Reference Department (Urbana-Champaign, IL) Office Staff (1979-1980)
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Renaissance Leather and Thimble and Threads (Champaign, IL) Professional Seamstress (1974-1977) Santa Fe Opera (Santa Fe, NM) Usher (Summer, 1975)
Computer Skills Software/Internet Microsoft Office, Web Browsers, Social Networking Sites, and
Search Engines (Safari, Firefox, IE, Google, Facebook, Linked-In, MySpace, Twitter, YouTube, ReverbNation, SongRamp, IMDb, Yahoo, AOL, Online Music Libraries for Music Licensing, Amazon.com, eBay Store, Metatags, etc.), iLife, iTunes, GarageBand, Logic Studio, Finale, MasterWriter, Roxio Toast, ImageCaf Website Creator, Print Explosion, Now Contact, Quicken, Computer Assisted Instruction Hardware Macintosh Computers, Maxtor and Lacie External Hard Drives, Brother MFC-465CN Color/B&W Multi-Function Center, Brother Laser Printer HL-2070N, Blackberry Smart Phone, iPod, Bose iPod Dock, Bose Wave Music System, Yamaha Digital Piano YPG-635, Yamaha and Roland Digital Piano Labs, Casio Keyboards, M-Audio StudioPro 3 Monitor Speakers, M-Audio MobilePre USB PreAmp/Audio Interface, Shure SM58 Microphone, Fostex VF80EX Digital Multitracker, Tascam MF-PO1 PortaStudio, Audio-Technica ATH-T22 Dynamic Stereo Headphones, Canon PowerShot A720 IS Digital Camera, Flash Drives, CD/DVD Burners
Non-Profit Volunteer Work Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) Regional Workshop
Coordinator, Miami, FL (1990-1992) and San Diego, CA (1992-Present); duties include running monthly workshops, maintaining the membership list and web site, monthly e-newsletters, and hosting songwriters showcases and special events. The Art of Music, Inc. President/Director (2008-Present); duties include The Art of Music Annual Writing Contest, mailing lists, web site, and writing grant proposals. CAPMT District I (MTNA) Publicity Chair (1993-1998)
Honors and Awards ASCAPLUS Awards, 2011, 2010 NSAI Awards of Appreciation, 2010, 2008, 2000, 1997 Best of Del Mar, Music Lesson Studio, U.S. Local Business Association, 2009, 2008 Numerous songwriting awards including Billboard, Unisong, VH-1, Los Angeles
Music Awards, and various regional songwriting contests (2000-Present) Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society, 1996
Professional Affiliations
ASCAP, NARAS (voting member), CMA (voting member), NSAI, NAMM, MTNA, MTAC, TI:ME, FMN, TAXI, Whos Who (multiple listings), Gale Cont. Authors