Avery Banks-Jacobs
Teacher/Mentor
BA
Education
Avery graduated from Virginia State University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music with a concentration in Percussion.
Experience
Originally from Virginia, Avery has acquired 5+ years of teaching experience during his time in North Carolina. He first served as a middle school band director for 3 years in the Charlotte/Mecklenburg Public School system. While teaching, Avery continued to explore his music career as a freelancing musician (drummer & bassist)music producer, and recording artist. Avery has served as Music Teacher/Mentor at Fusion Academy Charlotte since January 2020.
Fun Facts and Hobbies
- Loves to play Christmas Carols on the Baritone/Euphonium horn
- Began Roller-skating this year
- Drove from Charlotte, North Carolina to Los Angeles California to teach music at Fusion Academy Warner Center!