EDUCATION:
InstitutionDegreeYear
The Florida State UniversityDoctor of PhilosophySpring 1998
Tallahassee, FloridaMusic Education
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Master of Music1985
Chattanooga, TennesseeMusic Education
University of Tennessee at ChattanoogaBachelor of Science1983
Chattanooga, TennesseeMusic Education
Certified Instrumental K-12
HONORS & RECOGNITION:
- Recipient of 2015 Association for Recorded Sound Collections Awards for Excellence in Historical Recorded Sound Research.
- Recipient of 2015 Living Blues Magazine Award for Best Blues Book of the Year.
- Recipient of 2015 KSU University Distinguished Professor Award
- Received Outstanding African-American Achievement Award at Univ. Tennessee at Chattanooga, November 19, 2011
- Kansas State University Teaching Sabbatical, 2004 and 2011
- Tilford Group Grant Recipient for the Jay McShann Project
- Florida State University Teaching Assistantship
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
American Music Therapy AssociationMusic Educators National Conference
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia International Association of Jazz Educators
Music Teachers National AssociationKansas Music Teacher Association
Kansas Bandmasters AssociationAmerican Federation of Musicians
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
2015—PresentUniversity Distinguished Professor of MusicKansas State University
2009—PresentFull Professor of Music; Director of JazzKansas State University
2003—2008Associate Professor of Music; Director of JazzKansas State University
1998—2002Assistant Professor of Music; Director of JazzKansas State University
1995-1998Graduate Teaching AssistantThe Florida State UniversityTallahassee, Florida
1992- 1995Guitar and Bass InstructorGeorgia Academy of MusicAtlanta, Georgia
1992-1994Jazz Ensemble DirectorEmory UniversityAtlanta, Georgia
1991-1995Studio MusicianIchiban RecordsAtlanta, Georgia
1991-1994Part-time Music InstructorMorehouse CollegeAtlanta Georgia
1990-1995Part-time Music InstructorKennesaw State UniversityMarietta, Georgia
1987-1989Music InstructorFranklin School for the Performing ArtsFranklin, Massachusetts
1987-19895th Grade Teacher (all subjects)Cambridge Friends SchoolCambridge, Massachusetts
1986-1991Department Chair and InstructorCamp Encore/CodaSweden, Maine
1985-19875th Grade Teacher (all subjects)St. Cyril Catholic SchoolChicago, Illinois
1983-1985Graduate Teaching AssistantUniversity of Tennessee at ChattanoogaChattanooga, Tennessee
Other Professional Experience
1999- CD recording, King Johnson
1998- Soundtrack to film, “Roses” produced by Frank Patterson
1997-Soundtrack to Film- “Slanted Eyes”
1995- Soundtrack to Broadway Play-“Seven Guitars” by August Wilson
1995- Soundtrack to Off-Broadway Play-“Blues for an Alabama Sky” by Pearl Cleage
1991- CD recording with the Clark Atlanta University Jazz Orchestra with Lionel Hampton
1991-1995- Over twenty albums recorded as guitarist/arranger/composer for Ichiban Records, Atlanta, Georgia
The Florida State University (1995-1997)
Applied Guitar Instruction; Beginner Class Guitar (music and nonmusic majors); Intermediate Class Guitar (music and nonmusic majors); Advanced Class Guitar (music majors); Jazz Piano; Jazz Improvisation; Music in Elementary Education; Psychology of Music (Lab - undergraduate music majors); Psychology of Music (Lab - graduate music majors); Behavior Modification in Music; Internship Supervision
Emory University (1992-1994)
Jazz Ensemble Director
Kennesaw State University (1990-1995)
Jazz Ensemble Director; Applied Guitar Instructor; Applied Electric Bass Instructor; Guitar Ensemble Director; Jazz Improvisation Instructor
Georgia Academy of Music (1992-1994)
Applied Guitar Instructor; Applied Electric Bass Instructor; Jazz Improvisation Instructor
Morehouse College (1991-1994)
Music Appreciation Course; Applied Guitar Instructor; Applied Electric Bass Instructor
Franklin School for the Performing Arts (1987-1989)
Applied Guitar Instructor; Applied Electric Bass Instructor; Jazz Improvisation Instructor
Camp Encore/Coda (1986-1991)
Department Head; Applied Guitar Instructor; Applied Electric Bass Instructor; Jazz Improvisation Instructor; Jazz Theory Instructor; Jazz Ensemble Director
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE
TEACHING
Concert Jazz Ensemble; Jazz Lab Band A; Jazz Lab Band B; Jazz Improvisation I & II; Jazz Combos I (Swing Machine), II (Housewreckers), III (Combo Nation); Applied Guitar; Class Guitar; Seminar in Jazz Techniques; History of Jazz; Jazz Theory I & II
RESEARCH AND OTHER SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES
Grants
Goins, W.E. (2014).FDA/USRG Grant from KSU for $5,000 for research on blues musician Taj Mahal (forthcoming manuscript for University Illinois Press.)
Peer Reviewed Articles
Goins, W. E. (In Press). Music and Nonmusic Majors’ Perceptions of Enjoyment and Success as Beginner Guitar Students.Southeastern Journal of Music Education 11.
Goins, W. E. (In Press). “Factors Related to Job Satisfaction and Retention Among Music Therapists” Southeastern Journal of Music Education 12.
Goins, W. E. (2005). Keeping Time With Will Matthews. Jazz Improv 5 (4), 184-9.
Goins, W.E. (2005) John Lee Hooker—Face To Face (CD Review). American Music.
Goins, W. E. (2005). Recording Review: Charlie Byrd, Barney Kessell, Herb Ellis: great Guitars Live. American Music 23 (1), 126-128.
Goins, W. E. (2004). Kenny Burrell. (CD Review). American Music 22 (4), 604-606.
Goins, W. E. (2004). Internal Versus External Locus of Control: an Analysis of Music Populations. Journal of Music Therapy.
Goins, W. E. (2003). Internal Versus External Locus of Control: an Analysis of Music Populations. Journal of Music Therapy.
Goins, W.E. (2003).Phone-ominal Composition: A Start-up Approach. Teaching Music 10 (5), 46-50.
Goins, W. E. (2000).The Influence of Culture on the Emotional Response to Music. Missouri Journal of Research in Music Education 36, 44-57.
Goins, W. E. (2000). “Frank Mantooth: An Interview.” International Association of Jazz Educators Journal 32 (5), 38-51.
Goins, W. E. (1998). “The Effect of Moodstates: Continuous Versus Summative Responses.” Journal of Music Therapy 35 (4), 242-258.
Compositions
Goins, W.E. (2011) Chronicles of Carmela [ELEVEN ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS]
Goins, W.E. (2002). Clair’s Lair. RGM, LLC. Specially arranged by Frank Mantooth.
Encyclopedias
Goins, W. E. (2013). Charlie Christian, in Sachs, T., ed. Grove Dictionary of American Music (2nd Ed.) pp. 462-3. Oxford University Press.
Goins, W. E. (2006). Lightnin’ Hopkins, in O’Meally, M., ed. Encyclopedia of The Blues (Vol.1) pp. 462-3. Routledge Press.
Goins, W. E. (2006). Albert Collins, in O’Meally, M., ed. Encyclopedia of The Blues (Vol.1) pp. 219-220. Routledge Press.
Books & Book Chapters
Goins, W. (in progress for 2017.) Maestro: Biography of Taj Mahal. Chicago: University of Illinois Press.
Goins, W. (2014.) Blues All Day Long: The Jimmy Rogers Story. Chicago: University of Illinois Press. [432 pp.]
Goins, W. E. (2006). The Wise Improviser. KS Publishers. {peer reviewed}
Goins, W. E. (2005). Charlie Christian: Jazz Guitar King of Swing. Lewiston: Mellen Press. {peer reviewed}
Goins, W. E. (2003). The Jazz Band Director’s Handbook: A Guide To Success. Lewiston: Mellen Press. {peer reviewed}
Goins, W. E. (2001). Music, Moodstates, and the Emotional Response to Pat Metheny’s Secret Story. Lewiston: Mellen Press. {peer reviewed}
Goins, W.E. (2001). Learning to Play in Tune (Parts I and II). In Spotlight on Teaching Band. MENC Press, Reston. {peer reviewed}
Goins, W.E. (2001). “Wes Montgomery: A Historical Perspective. In 2001 NAAAS Monograph Series, pp. 112—135. {peer reviewed}
Videos
Goins, W.E. (2012).The Jazz Style of Wes Montgomery. Pure Guitar Magazine, December Issue.
CD Recordings
March 2012—Executive Producer for Rick Smith’s Last Call, recorded for Little Apple Records, founded and operated by Wayne Goins
January 2011—Wayne Goins, Chronicles of Carmela [CD contains eleven original compositions, all material written, arranged and produced by Goins]
2007—Ron Gutierrez: Live at The Mac Volume I
2007—Joe Cartwright. The Best of Kansas City Jazz (Vol.2)
2007—Ron Gutierrez: Live at The Mac Volume II
December 2005—Wayne Goins w/ Dave Bailey, Home…Cookin’ (Little Apple Records)
October 2005— Wayne Goins, Bluesin’ With The B3 (Little Apple Records)
September 2005— Wayne Goins, Smokin’ at the Oak Bar(Little Apple Records)
July 2005— Wayne Goins, Standard Fare (Little Apple Records)
May 2005 — Wayne Goins, West Coast Swing (Little Apple Records)
Book Reviews
Goins, W. E. (2014). “Duke: A Life of Duke Ellington.”Jazz Ambassador Magazine[Vol. 26, No. 4]. April-May Issue, p. 19-20.
Goins, W. E. (2013). “John Stein—Jazz Standards for Solo Guitar.”PureGuitar Magazine[Issue No. 2, February 19, 2013]. pureguitar.com [online magazine]
Goins, W. (2010). John Stein’s Composing Tunes For Jazz Performance I. Jazz Ambassador Magazine (December 2010/January 2011).
Goins, W, (2010). John Stein’s Composing Blues For Jazz Performance II. Jazz Ambassador Magazine (December 2010/January 2011
CD Reviews
Goins, W. E. (2014). “For The Record: John Stein & The Mingotan Project: Emotion” (CD Review). Jazz Ambassador Magazine[Vol. 28, No. 4]. August-September Issue, p. 26-28.
Goins, W. E. (2013). “For The Record: Eddie Moore & Outer Circle: The Freedom of Expression” (CD Review). Jazz Ambassador Magazine[Vol. 26, No. 6]. April-May ‘13 Issue, p. 22-23.
Goins, W. E. (2012). For The Record: Michael Pagan: Keyboard Christmas (CD Review). Jazz Ambassador Magazine[Vol. 26, No. 6]. December-January ‘13 Issue, p. 20-21.
Goins, W. E. (2012). For The Record: Pat Metheny: Unity Band (CD Review). Jazz Ambassador Magazine[Vol. 26, No. 4]. August-September Issue, p. 23, 26, 28.
Goins, W. (2010). John Stein, Raising The Roof. Jazz Ambassador Magazine (April/May 2010 issue [album released in Spring]
Goins, W. (2010). John Stein, Raising The Roof. Jazz Inside NY Magazine (April 2010 issue [album released in Spring]
Goins, W. E. (2008). John Stein—Green Street” (CD Review). Jazz Ambassador Magazine 22 (2)
Goins, W. E. (2008). John Stein—EnCounterPoint.” (CD Review). Jazz Ambassador Magazine 22 (6), p.31.
Goins, W. E. (2008). John Stein—Green Street.” (CD Review). Jazz Ambassador Magazine 22 (2), p.28.
Goins, W. E. (2007). Paul Smith—Other Roads. (CD Review). Jazz Ambassador Magazine 21 (1).
Goins, W. E. (2006). For The Record: Megan Birdsall’s Track 13.(CD Review). Jazz Ambassador Magazine 20 (2).
Goins, W. E. (2006). For The Record Dan Peterson’s Forward View.(CD Review). Jazz Ambassador Magazine 20 (3).
Goins, W.E. (2006). For The Record: Metheny/Meldau (CD Review). Jazz Ambassador Magazine 20 (5)
Goins, W. E. (2005). For The Record: Michael Pagan Big Band: Pag’s Groove (CD Review). Jazz Ambassador Magazine 19 (5).
Goins, W. E. (2003). Flying High: The Widner Big Band. Jazz Ambassador Magazine 17 (5), 39-41.
Goins, W.E. (2000). For the Record: BoBay Bo Day. Ed Pharr (CD Review). Jazz Ambassador Magazine 13 (7), 60-61.
Goins, W.E. (1999). For the Record: Live: The Jim Widner Big Band Rides Again. (CD Review). Jazz Ambassador Magazine 14 (3), 52, 59.
Goins, W.E. (1999). For the Record: Young Lions & Old Cats. River City Jazz Orchestra (CD Review). Jazz Ambassador Magazine 13 (6), 40-41.
CD Liner Notes
Goins, W. (2010). John Stein, Hi Fly. (2011). Whaling City Sound [WCS054]
Goins, W. (2009). “Will Matthews: Count on Swinging” (ARC 2109) For Will Matthews CD, Count on Swinging released Spring 2009
Goins, W. E. (2004). “Joe Cartwright Has Soul Eyes.” For Joe Cartwright CD, Soul Eyes. (2004) Lafayette Music.
Book Liner Notes
Goins, W. (2007).Voices In Jazz Guitar. Joe Barth, Mel Bay Publications
Interviews
Goins, W. E. (2014). “Wayne Goins Gets The Blues: An Interview.” by Eric Banister. Music Tomes. Friday, August 22, 2014 [musictomes.com]
Goins, W. E. (2014). “Blues All Day Long: An Interview with Wayne Goins.” by Norman Darwen. Blues &Rhythm Magazine[Vol. 26, No. 291]. August Issue, p. 17.
Goins, W. E. (2014). “Wayne Goins: The Art of Jazz and The Blues Way of Life.” by Michael Limnios. Blues In Greece. [blues.gr/profiles/blogs/interview with versatile jazz guitarist wayne goins]
Articles
Goins, W. E. (2013). “Pat Metheny DiscussesTap: John Zorn’s Book of Angels Vol.20” (Exclusive Interview and CD Review). Jazz Ambassador Magazine[Vol. 26, No. 4]. August-September Issue, p. 25, 30.
Goins, W. E. (2013). “Dr. G’s Summertime Blues Playlist.”PureGuitar Magazine[Issue No. 3, June 6, 2013]. pureguitar.com [online magazine]
Goins, W. E. (2013). “Jazz Guitar Essentials: Ten ‘Must-Hear’ Albums.”PureGuitar Magazine[Issue No. 2, February 19, 2013]. pureguitar.com [online magazine]
Goins, W. E. (2013). “John Stein—Jazz Standards for Solo Guitar.”PureGuitar Magazine[Issue No. 2, February 19, 2013]. pureguitar.com [online magazine]
Goins, W. E. (2013). “Movin’ Wes: How To Play Like Wes Montgomery.”PureGuitar Magazine[Issue No. 1, December 3, 2012]. pureguitar.com [online magazine]
Goins, W. (2011). Univ. Missouri Concert Jazz Band, Tunnel Vision: A Collection of New MusicJazz Ambassador Magazine (Dec./Jan 2011-12)
Goins, W. (2011). Dan Gailey Jazz Orchestra, What Did You Dream? Jazz Ambassador Magazine (Oct./Nov. 2011)
Goins, W. (2010) 12 Preludes and Fugues: Michael Pagan & the Colorado Saxophone Quartet. Jazz Ambassador Magazine (December /January issue.)
Goins, W. & Ware, D. (2008) King of the Chitlin’ Circuit: The Life & Music of Bobby Rush. (submitted and accepted to the 2009 National Association of African American Studies Conference, Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
Goins, W. (2007) Headhunters & Wolfmen: The Convergence of Chicago Bluesmen 1945-1960. (submitted and accepted to the 2009 National Association of African American Studies Conference, Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
Goins, W. E. (2007). “Charlie Hunter—Versatile Virtuosity.” Jazz Improv 7 (2), 162-165.
Goins, W. E. (2006). Kenny Burrell: Doin’ It All Night Long. Jazz Improv 6 (4), 18-21.
Goins, W. E. (2005). Searching For Charlie Christian. Jazz Improv 5 (2), 172-3, 186.
Goins, W. E. (2004). Searching For Charlie Christian, Part II. Jazz Improv 5 (1), 176-179.
Goins, W. E. (2004). Searching For Charlie Christian. Jazz Improv 4 (4), 68-72.
Goins, W. E. (2003). Knowing The Score—The Business & The Music: An Interview With Bobby Watson. Jazz Improv 4 (3), 90-99.
Goins, W.E. (2003). Scales for Jazz Improvisation: Using What You’ve Got. Michigan Music Educator.
Goins, W. E. (2002). Learning to Play In Tune. NFIMA Journal ,9-12.
Goins, W.E. (2002). Keepers of the Flame: Tyrone Clark. Jazz Ambassador Magazine 16 (3), 23-24.
Goins, W.E. (2002). Hangin’ on the Vine: Trumpets and Jazz in Kansas City’s Historic District. International Trumpet Guild Journal, 26 (2), 26-28.
Goins, W.E. (2001). Developing Competent Jazz Musicians for the New Millennium.” National Band Association Journal 42 (2), 20-22.
Goins, W.E. (2000). Understanding the Big Band Guitarist. Band & Orchestra 3 (8), 26.
Goins, W. E. (2000). “The Role of the Jazz Ensemble Conductor, Part I.” Band & Orchestra 3 (1), 20-21.
Goins, W. E. (2000). “The Role of the Jazz Ensemble Conductor, Part II.” Band & Orchestra 3 (2), 24-25.
Goins, W. E. (1999). “Learning to Play in Tune, Part I.” Michigan Music Educator 37 (2), 8-10.
Goins, W. E. (1999). “Sight-Reading.” Florida Music Director 53 (5), 17-19.
Goins, W. E. (1999). “Sight-Reading.” Michigan Music Educator 37 (1), 8-9.
Goins, W.E. (1999). “A Vision for the Future.” Jazz Ambassador Magazine 13 (5), 27.
Goins, W. E. (1999). “Help for Young Jazz Ensemble Director.” Kansas International Association of Jazz Educators Newsletter 1(1), 2. (3), 16-17.
Goins, W. E. (1998). “Joining the Ranks of the Readers: Developing Reading Skills for Elementary and High School Guitarists.” Florida Music Director, 51 (9), 6-7.
International Presentations
Goins, W. E. (2013). KSU Jazz Combo tour in Costa Rica July 23-August 5. Performances included:
July 24th--Correos de Costa Rica and Studio Hotel Santa Ana performance; July 25th--Mark Twain Library at Centro Cultural Costarricense-Norteamericano performance at Plaza del Sol; July 26th--Master class and performance at Teatro Eugene O'neill at Centro Cultural Costarricense-Norteamericano; July 27th--morning performance at Parque Morazán and performance in Jacó at Hotel Club del Mar; July 28th—performance at Hotel Club del Mar; July 29th--Jam Session at Teatro Eugene O'Neill at Centro Cutural Costarricense-Norteamericano; July 31st—Goins Master class at Universidad Nacional (UNA).
Goins, W.E. (2009). Behavior Modification: Discipline For Today’s Academic Environment. Presented at the 4th International Conference on Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Athens, Greece July 8-11, 2009.
Goins, W. E. (2008). KSU Faculty Jazz Ensemble performance, International Clarinet Association Annual Convention, Kansas City, Missouri, July 3.
Goins, W.E. (2007). KSU Jazz Ambassadors South America Tour: concerts and guest performances at cultural centers, concert halls, clubs, universities, and record stores in Rio de Janiero, Sao Paulo, Brazil; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Asuncion, Paraguay; Montevideo, Uruguay), July 3-29.
Goins, W.E. (2001). “The Guitar Stylings of Wes Montgomery.” National Association of African American Studies International Conference, Cancun, Mexico.
Goins, W.E. (2000). “The Evolution of Blues: Forty Years of Style and Technique.”International Conference on the Blues Tradition: Memory, Criticism, and Pedagogy. Pennsylvania State University
National Presentations
Goins, W. (2014.) “The Musical Legacy of Pat Metheny.” Guest Lecturer, Pat Metheny Concert, Strathmore Theatre, Baltimore, Maryland, March 21, 2014.)
Goins, W. (2010). “Seven Steps To Heaven: How to Play The Blues Progression.” MENC National Conference, Washington, DC. June 24-29, 2010.
Goins, W. & Ware, D. (2008). “King of The Chitlin’ Circuit: The Life and Music of Bobby Rush.” Accepted for presentation at the National Association of African American Studies Conference, Baton Rouge, Louisiana February 9-14, 2009.
Goins, W. & Ware, D. Headhunters & Wolfmen: The Convergence of Chicago Bluesmen 1945-1960. Presented at the 2008 National Association of African American Studies Conference, Baton Rouge, Louisiana on February 12.
Goins, W.E. (2006)“Charlie Christian & The Benny Goodman Orchestra: Blacks, Whites, and Blues.” 4th Annual International Conference of Arts and Humanities, Honolulu, Hawaii. January11
Goins, W.E. (2006).“The Elements of Jazz & Blues in Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God,” Topeka Shawnee County Public Library, February26
Carroll, G., Goins, W., Spaits, G., Wilder, R. Morgan, T.(2004) Ya Dig? Does It Groove Techniques For Developing an Effective Jazz Rhythm Section. MTNA National Conference. Kansas City, Missouri
Goins, W. & Royse, D. (2002). “Integrating Jazz Into the Instrumental Music Education Curriculum.” The College Music Society’s 45th Annual Meeting, Kansas City, Missouri.
Royse, D., Darrow, G., Goins, W. & Legette, R. (2002). “Why Won’t They Act Right? Uncovering the Secrets to Student Behavior”. MENC 58th Biennial In-Service National Conference, Nashville, Tennessee.
Goins, W. (2001). The Guitar Stylings of Wes Montgomery. NAASPAMA 7TH Professional Conference, Birmingham, Alabama.
Goins, W. (2001). The Guitar Stylings of Wes Montgomery. Second African American Symposium, Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
Goins, W. E. (2000). “The Effect of Moodstates on Listeners’ Response to the Music of Pat Metheny.” MENC 57th Biennial In-Service National Conference, Washington, D.C.
Fallin, J., Goins, W., Littrell, L., Royse, D., Royse, M., & Schlecta, W. (2000). “Tracing the Ethnic Roots of American Popular Music: What You Need to Know (But They Don’t Teach You in College)” MENC 57th Biennial In-Service National Conference, Washington, DC.
Goins, W. E. (1999). “Examining Various Factors Which Influence the Retention of Music Educators and Music Therapists.” American Music Therapy National Conference In-Service Poster Session, Washington, DC.
Goins, W. E. (1998). “Music and Nonmusic Majors’ Perceptions of Enjoyment and Success as Beginner Guitar Students.” American Music Therapy National Conference In-Service Poster Session, Cleveland, Ohio.
Madsen, C. K. & Goins, W. E. (1998). “Emotion versus Tension in Haydn’s Symphony #104 as Measured by the Two-Dimensional Continuous Response Digital Interface.” Music Educators National Conference National In-Service Poster Session, Phoenix, Arizona.
Goins, W. E. (1997). “The Effect of Moodstates on Aesthetic Response to Program Music.” National Association for Music Therapy National Conference, In-Service Poster Session, Los Angeles, California.
Selected Regional/State Presentations
Goins, W. (2014). “How To Improve Your Improv; Jazz Theory & Analysis Tips For Success in Your Combos and Big Bands.” 2014 KMEA In-Service Workshop, Wichita, Kansas March 1.
Goins, W. (2010). “The Jazz Band: Secrets to Make Your Band Swing.” 2010 KMEA In-Service Workshop, Wichita, KS (with Fred Burrack.), February 27
Goins, W. E. (2009) Guest lecturer, clinician, and performing artist for the 11th Annual Clark Terry/Phi Mu Alpha Jazz Festival, Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, February 13-14, 2009.