Amy Whicker
Winter Haven,FL
Summary
Accomplished Pianist, Piano Teacher, and vocal instructor with over 35 years of experience performing, leading worship, and teaching students of all ages how to read and play music. Energetic music educator with proven abilities in creating lesson plans and teaching highly advanced piano techniques.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Pianist
Faith Baptist Church
02.2024 - Current
- Play at weekly church services.
- Accompany choir special music groups.
- Practice selected music to accompany choir and congregation.
- Follow instruction of Worship Pastor for each musical selection.
- Prepare weekly musical prelude and/or postlude for church service.
- Attend practices for choir and special musical groups.
- Play the piano for funerals and special events.
- Play with church band and orchestra.
Independent Piano Teacher and Vocal Instructor
Self Employed
03.1991 - Current
- Coordinate recitals and musical events to showcase student achievements.
- Communicate with parents regarding upcoming events and student progress.
- Develop lesson plans, selected course materials and prepare assignments.
- Establish strong music foundation with students by incorporating basic music theory into weekly lessons.
- Work with students to sharpen sight-reading and memorization.
- Teach vocal exercises for range improvement and .
- Work with vocal students on breath control and diction.
- Arrange lessons to accommodate each student's unique goals and interests.
Piano Teacher
Heritage Christian School
09.2016 - 10.2017
- Introduced students to appropriate hand positioning, finger transitions and pedal use.
- Developed lesson plans, selected course materials and prepared assignments.
- Evaluated and graded student performance, homework assignments, projects and tests.
- Established strong music foundation with students by incorporating basic music theory into weekly lessons.
- Conducted individual and group music lessons lasting from 30 to 60 minutes each.
- Selected music from various genres for use as teaching pieces.
- 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.
- Developed musical instruction with goal of end-of-term recital performance.
- Arranged lessons to accommodate each student's unique goals and interests.
Pianist/Worship Leader
First Baptist Church Highlands City
08.2014 - 08.2017
- Played piano for worship services and specials.
- Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm, and voice for worship services.
- Composed and arranged music/worship songs.
- Recruited volunteers for worship teams and band.
- Coordinated music and special vocals for worship services.
- Led band and vocalists and arranged music.
- Led and inspired worship team members and guided team in following church processes, guidelines and mission.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
Piano Teacher
Freedom Christian Academy
09.1990 - 05.1991
- Coordinated recitals and musical events to showcase student achievements.
- Communicated with parents regarding upcoming events and student progress.
- Engaged students in discussions on musical selection and composer histories.
- Introduced students to appropriate hand positioning, finger transitions and pedal use.
- Developed lesson plans, selected course materials and prepared assignments.
- Established strong music foundation with students by incorporating basic music theory into weekly lessons.
Education
Skills
- Private lesson planning
- Sight Reading
- Audition preparation
- Composition
- Live Music Performances
- Reading Sheet Music
- Musical Arrangements
- Vocal Arrangements
- Special performances
- Music Interpretation
- Talented accompanist
- Piano proficiency
Timeline
Pianist
Faith Baptist Church
02.2024 - Current
Piano Teacher
Heritage Christian School
09.2016 - 10.2017
Pianist/Worship Leader
First Baptist Church Highlands City
08.2014 - 08.2017
Independent Piano Teacher and Vocal Instructor
Self Employed
03.1991 - Current
Piano Teacher
Freedom Christian Academy
09.1990 - 05.1991
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