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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Activities
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Alexander Farrage

Montréal,Quebec

Summary

Highly motivated to learn and be challenged with an emphasis on creativity.

Experience in music school management teaching and mentoring young musicians.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Part Time Piano Teacher

Ben Hyman Music
11.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced student performance by incorporating innovative teaching methods and individualized lesson plans.
  • Improved student understanding of piano theory through creative games and activities.
  • Maintained detailed records of student attendance, progress reports, repertoire lists, and performance evaluations.
  • Provided constructive feedback on technique, expression, posture, rhythm-reading skills during weekly private lessons.
  • Communicated with parents regarding upcoming events and student progress.
  • Evaluated and graded student performance, homework assignments, projects and tests.
  • Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges.
  • Worked with students to sharpen sight-reading, memorization and improvisation piano techniques.

Aurora Music Academy - Part-Time Piano Teacher

Kaitlyn Barnes
05.2023 - Current
  • Developed lesson plans, selected course materials and prepared assignments.
  • Introduced students to appropriate hand positioning, finger transitions and pedal use.
  • Communicated with parents regarding upcoming events and student progress.
  • Worked with students to sharpen sight-reading, memorization and improvisation piano techniques.
  • Established strong music foundation with students by incorporating basic music theory into weekly lessons.
  • Selected music from various genres for use as teaching pieces.

Music Intern

OCM Grace Church
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Regular Sunday Service Pianist
  • Hosted One Music Workshop
  • Attended regular practices and private lessons to hone skills
  • Consulted with directors and producers to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision
  • Used gestures to shape music being played, communicating desired tempo, volume and other performance aspects

Music Intern at the Thurnauer School of Music

Michael Reingold
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results

Music TA - Angelos Mission Ensemble (AME)

Soo Bae
06.2022 - 07.2022
  • Helped students improve their music skills by engaging in conversation during rehearsals and practice sessions.
  • Be an inspiration to others by leading by example.
  • Coordinated with staff the list of things to do each day.
  • Made sure everyone stayed focused and lived up to their responsibilities as musicians.

Stop & Shop Cashier

Craig Martin
05.2021 - 08.2021

Contributed towards customer service as a cashier.

Stop & Shop Cashier

Craig Martin
05.2019 - 08.2019

Intern at Stewart International Airport

Guillio W. Minguillo
07.2016 - 08.2016

Busboy at Zendiggi Kebab House

Keivan Tayeb
07.2016 - 08.2016

Education

B. Mus Faculty, B. Mus Minor Composition - Music

McGill University
Montréal, Quebec
05.2023

High School Diploma -

Northern Valley Regional High School
Demarest, New Jersey
06.2018

No Degree - Music

Mannes School of Music Prep School
New York City, NY
05.2018

Skills

  • Sibelius
  • Logic Pro X
  • Reaper
  • ProPresenter
  • Garageband
  • Noteflight
  • Finale

References

Academic and personal references available on request.

Activities

Music & More Summerfest

Bosnia and Herzegovina 08/2018


Northern Valley Regional High School Marching Band Member

Demarest, NJ 05/2018


Metro Community Church Youth Group Missions Trip

Milwaukee, WI 07/2017 - 08/2017


Northern Valley Regional High School Marching Band Member

Demarest, NJ 09/2014


Timeline

Part Time Piano Teacher

Ben Hyman Music
11.2023 - Current

Aurora Music Academy - Part-Time Piano Teacher

Kaitlyn Barnes
05.2023 - Current

Music TA - Angelos Mission Ensemble (AME)

Soo Bae
06.2022 - 07.2022

Music Intern

OCM Grace Church
05.2022 - 08.2022

Music Intern at the Thurnauer School of Music

Michael Reingold
05.2022 - 08.2022

Stop & Shop Cashier

Craig Martin
05.2021 - 08.2021

Stop & Shop Cashier

Craig Martin
05.2019 - 08.2019

Intern at Stewart International Airport

Guillio W. Minguillo
07.2016 - 08.2016

Busboy at Zendiggi Kebab House

Keivan Tayeb
07.2016 - 08.2016

B. Mus Faculty, B. Mus Minor Composition - Music

McGill University

High School Diploma -

Northern Valley Regional High School

No Degree - Music

Mannes School of Music Prep School
Alexander Farrage