For the past 25 years, Dr. Garvin has taught High School, Middle School, and Elementary levels of music education. Specifically, in the Murrieta Valley Unified School District, he developed curriculum and facilitated the opening of Lisa J. Mails Elementary School (Recorder, Band, Strings), Dorothy McElhinney Middle School (Band, Strings), and Murrieta Mesa High School (Band, Orchestra, Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, Guitar, Choir, Musical Pit Orchestra).  At Murrieta Mesa High School, he was Department Chair and was awarded Teacher of the Year.  His tenure also included instruction at Thompson Middle School (Band, Color Guard). 

Currently, as Teacher on Special Assignment, Dr. Garvin works with 3rd-5th grade Choir programs (Harmony!), supports MVUSD's 3rd-4th grade recorder programs, and Pre-School-3rd grade music at local sites.  In addition, he collaborates with educators towards a unified (Legato) 6th-12th grade / adult transition music program within populations facing specific challenges. Local conversations (Music Connections) aims to connect standards-based music instruction and artistry with classroom goals, positive self-awareness and mentorship, within performance-based opportunities, throughout all our district stakeholders. 

Click Here > Monte Vista Elementary Harmony Choir Sign Ups! Monday 8/26 @ 2pm Parent / Student information question and answer session in MPR! A laptop will be available to help sign up, if needed. Class starts September 9th @ 2pm. 

Click Here > Rail Ranch Elementary  Harmony Choir Sign Ups! Thursday 8/29 @ 7:45am Parent / Student information question and answer session in MPR! A laptop will be available to help sign up, if needed. Class starts September 5th @ 7:45am. 

Click Here > Buchanan Elementary    Harmony Choir Sign Ups!  Monday @ 8/26 @ 7:45am Parent / Student information question and answer session in MPR! A laptop will be available to help sign up, if needed. Class starts September 9th @ 7:45am. 

Click Here > Left Hand Recorder Level 1 This "BAG" Music Staff  is used in all starting recorder classes! It is a easy to use practice at home method.