qualification summary

 

passionate educator with demonstrated success in creative/scholarly activity. demonstrated skill necessary to educate secondary and college-level students in the development and refinement of piano based compositions. possess a master of music in piano performance. involved personally with 40 c 50 students as the director of a popular piano studio. talent to identify the strengths and weaknesses of students and deliver instruction adjusted to such. strong ability to encourage a risk free, positive atmosphere, promoting social and academic success. demonstrated talent for developing and implementing creative material that successfully meets the needs of every student s learning style and ability. multi-lingual and able to interact within various cultures.

career history

 

emory university music department, atlanta, ga
piano faculty/artist affiliate, 08/2000 c present

• perform at seasonal concerts and demonstrate the complexity of musical arrangements.
• adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet varying needs and interests of students with piano majors and piano minors.
• attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
• collaborate with different instrumentalists and ensembles from both the department and guest artists on rehearsals and performances.
• confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
• establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
• plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of musical instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• prepare students for future educational accomplishments by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.

 

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy piano studio, atlanta, ga

director/instructor, 09/2000 c present

• formulate all necessary business development functions of a highly-sought after piano studio with a currently extensive waiting list for admission.
• practiced piano performances, individually or in rehearsal with other musicians, to master individual pieces of music and to maintain and improve skills of 40 c 50 students.
• composed original music and popular songs; facilitated the preparation for students to do the same during auditions and 80% of students obtain awards or acceptance.
• improvised music during performances before live audiences.
• transposed music to alternate keys, or to fit individual styles or purposes.
• performed from memory or by following scores or sight-read musical parts during rehearsals.
• played musical instruments as soloist, member, or guest artist of musical groups such as ensembles or bands.
• teach music to those soon to perform during competitions, college auditions, and performances

education

 

bachelor of music in piano performance, 1999

the peabody music conservatory of the johns hopkins university. baltimore, md.

master of music in piano performance, 2000

the peabody music conservatory of the johns hopkins university. baltimore, md.

diploma, 2001 (full scholarship)

internationale sommerakademie mozarteum, salzburg, austria

 

 

 

visual art training, 10/2004 c present

private studio (drawing, painting, designing). atlanta, ga                

additional education
pursued masters of architecture, 05/2005 c 12/2006 (no degree obtained)

georgia institute of technology, atlanta, ga

affiliations

 

-         audition chairman (10^th grade), gmta (georgia music teachers association), 09/2006 c 05/2008

-         audition chairman, gcmta (gwinnett county music teachers association), 09/2006 c present
member, gmta and mtna (music teachers national association), 09/2001 c present

-         member, gmea (georgia music educators association), 09/2006 c present

-         key note speaker, "georgia's own" panel discussion, georgia music teachers fall conference, 11/2008

-         art exhibition, 08/2009, atlanta, ga

 

 

 

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dear <<courtesy>> <<last name>>,

 

 

 

it is with genuine interest that i offer a variety of abilities including music knowledge and composition as i seek the <<position>> where i can use my professional training in music and art. i am well able to apply my multi-tasking, detail-oriented organizational abilities acquired while managing my personal piano studio. over the years, i have expanded my multi-lingual and multi-cultured networking background to be able to better interact and network with artists and musicians from different backgrounds.

 

with a bachelor of music degree in piano performance, a master of music degree in piano performance, and training in visual art, i am confident i possess the necessary know-how to perform the different tasks associated with this position.

as an instructor and business owner, it is imperative that i listen effectively to the needs of others and determine the most efficient way to maximize results.

 

strong interpersonal ability undergirds my professional experience, whereas i realize building relationships is often times the most important thing that leads to referrals and repeat business. as you review my resume, take note of the many activities and affiliations i have maintained that demonstrate a passion for the arts and teaching.

 

if you seek a dedicated individual, with educational and experiential-based abilities, feel free to contact me soon. i look forward to sharing how we can collaboratively reach the vision of your organization.

 

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

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