Isaac Bustos
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- School: Texas A&M University
- Campus: College Station
- Department: Music
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College Station, TX - Dates at Texas A&M University: January 2016 - May 2019
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Would take again: Yes
For Credit: Yes
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Not Mandatory
Awesome
This class is incredibly simple, and the easiest I've found at Texas A&M University. Studying the reviews for tests is a huge help when it comes to studying. The class has two tests, two concert papers, and three group projects. This is a recommendation for ICD and Fine Arts credits.
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Would take again: No
For Credit: Yes
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Not Mandatory
Awful
I'm about to start my junior year at TAMU and Prof. Bustos is honestly the worst prof I've ever had. He gives 2 concept reports which he doesn't even teach how it's supposed to be done. He also posts quizzes late. There was this time when he posted one which is already two weeks late and is due for less than 24 hrs. Not to mention that he also posted it on ring day and family weekend. He's very unorganized, so do not take him.
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Would take again: Yes
For Credit: Yes
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Not Mandatory
Good
You'll need the book to do well on quizzes. For exams, he gives a review which is pretty helpful. However, for the second exam, he didn't give a study guide, so you really have to study hard. He's an easy grader on presentations though.
Biography
Texas A&M University College Station - Music
Instructional Assistant Professor of Music - Director of Guitar Studies at Texas A&M University
Music
Isaac
Bustos
Houston, Texas Area
Classical guitarist, pedagogue and educator Isaac Bustos, enjoys an extensive performing career that has taken him to Canada, Central America, Europe and all over the US. Dr. Bustos has made several Radio and Television appearances and is in demand as clinician and master class teacher invited to perform in some of the most prestigious festivals including the Guitar Foundation of America Annual Convention, Portland Guitar Festival, St. Joseph International Guitar Festival, Southwest Guitar Festival, Brownsville Guitar Festival, Classical Minds Festival, Festival Internacional de Guitarra Monterrey, Festival Ramon Noble and Festival del Noreste in Mexico. Isaac has also appeared as soloist with the Orchestra of New Spain, The Baytown Symphony Orchestra, The Nicaraguan National Symphony Orchestra and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Maestro JoAnn Falletta.
In the fall of 2008, Isaac released his debut CD titled Caprichos y Sonatas which Soundboard magazine described it as “…one of the best…it has everything one could want.” In addition, Bustos has performed several premieres of new music for guitar. Most recently, works by composers Peter Askim for solo guitar, Andrew Dickinson for four guitars, a work for two guitars and electronic sound effects by Jeremy Cumbo and “After Sylvius” a solo guitar work written for Isaac by composer/guitarist Frank Wallace. In the summer of 2010, Bustos premiered a new guitar Sonata commissioned and dedicated to him by renowned American Composer Peter Lieuwen. Bustos is also a founding member of and performs regularly with the award-winning Texas Guitar Quartet.
Since 2005, Dr. Bustos serves on the faculty at Texas A&M University Department of Performance Studies where he is head of guitar studies and artistic director of the Texas A&M International Guitar Symposium and Competition.
Specialties: As an educator, his commitment to teaching is reflected in the success of his students whose prize-winning performances have included the Eastfield Guitar Festival and competition, Brownsville Guitar Ensemble Competition, Classical Minds Guitar Competition, Houston Young Artist, East Carolina University Competition, Rosario Competition, Appalachian State Competition, Boston Guitar Fest International Competition and the Guitar Foundation of America International Youth Competition.
Experience
Texas A&M University
Instructional Assistant Professor of Music - Director of Guitar Studies
Isaac worked at Texas A&M University as a Instructional Assistant Professor of Music - Director of Guitar Studies
Isaac Bustos - Classical Guitarist
Music Professional
Isaac worked at Isaac Bustos - Classical Guitarist as a Music Professional
Education
The University of Texas at Austin
MM
Guitar Performance
The University of Texas at Austin
DMA
Guitar Performance
University of New Hampshire
BM
Guitar Performance
