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About "Sensei"
Dan Marshall has been professionally involved with media production and music for over 30 years. For 5 years he taught media production at the college level as an instructor and the Media Program Coordinator / Audio Dept. Head at the Art Institute of Atlanta. He previously ran a recording studio called LevelHeads for 14 years where he engineered and performed on platinum and gold records, composed and mixed audio for nationally syndicated programs, and taught students of all ages to play guitar. He produces corporate/industrial films and provides post-production services through Levelheads.com
He holds BA degrees in Music and Media Production from Florida State University, and a Master’s degree in Education from Argosy University.
About the Dojo
Sensei Hollywood's Dojo* is envisioned as a "movie studio for kids": integrated classes offering fun, unique hands-on opportunities for kids to learn the technical, collaborative, and creative skills involved in moviemaking and media arts. Kids work as a team to write the scripts, draw the storyboards, learn to use the equipment and put it all together.
We started at the LEAD homeschool co-op in 2018, as kids leaned over my shoulder to watch as I edited video on my laptop, while waiting for my kid to get out of class. At some point, it was suggested that I should just teach a class already...
We started with MovieMaking 101, that turned into more classes, and one thing led to another... We've gone on to offer classes in moviemaking, scriptwriting, video editing, animation, and more.
Beyond that, it's my hope that the lessons learned along the way about the power of hard work, creativity, and collaboration will remain with our students as they advance through life...
-DAN
*Sensei= teacher
*Dojo= school, place of learning
