Chun Liu
Richmond
Summary
Passionate Music Instructor with background in cultivating musical understanding and appreciation among diverse age groups. Strengths include ability to create engaging lesson plans, adapt to different learning styles, and foster positive learning environments. Notable contributions include developing innovative teaching methods and positively impacting student's musical growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
VOCAL& PIANO MUSIC INSTRUCTOR
Rogers school of Music
Rogers
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Teach one-on-one vocal and piano lessons.
- Integrated ear-training exercises into lessons in order to help students recognize musical patterns by sound alone.
- Created lesson plans tailored to individual student needs and goals.
- Integrated technology into teaching methods, enhancing interactive learning experiences.
- Instructed students on the fundamentals of music theory including scales, chords and intervals.
- Gave feedback on technique, style, tone, interpretation, phrasing, dynamics, articulation.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of tempo, symphony and chords.
- Guided students in the selection of appropriate repertoire for performance and study.
VOCAL MUSIC & PIANO INSTRUCTOR
Minnesota school of Music
Minneapolis
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Teach one-on-one vocal and piano lessons.
- Instructed students on proper singing techniques, breath control, posture, diction and intonation.
- Led sectional rehearsals when necessary in order to help prepare singers for upcoming performances.
- Managed multiple short-term and long-term projects to increase student and parental involvement in performing arts.
- Noted successes and struggles and gave helpful feedback to students, families and producers.
CHORUS INSTRUCTOR
Yinghua Academy
Minneapolis
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Teach chorus to Grade 7 students
- Helped singers prepare for recording sessions, concerts and choral performances.
- Assisted with the selection of appropriate repertoire for concerts and other events.
- Instructed students basic vocal techniques, projection skills and breathing strategies.
- Created and maintained digital student portfolios, tracking student progress throughout academic year.
- Helped students appreciate arts with instructional and immersive techniques.
- Collaborated with other teachers in developing a comprehensive music curriculum.
- Instructed students in vocal technique, sight-reading, music theory and performance practice.
- Prepared and delivered lectures to students on music fundamentals.
- Developed, implemented and evaluated lesson plans for chorus classes.
VOCAL MUSIC INSTRUCTOR
Hubei University Of Education
Wuhan
11.2018 - 09.2020
- Teach one-on-one vocal lessons.
- Teach vocal literature classes.
- Teach children's song-playing and singing classes.
- Evaluated and graded students' classwork, performances, projects, assignments, and papers.
- Held after-school meetings and rehearsals in preparation for shows.
- Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Scheduled shows and performances in accordance with the school calendar.
- Prepared and delivered lectures to students on music fundamentals.
- Organized and conducted weekly rehearsals for various choirs, ensembles and small groups.
- Instructed students on proper singing techniques, breath control, posture, diction and intonation.
- Integrated technology into classroom instruction to enhance learning experiences.
- Led sectional rehearsals when necessary in order to help prepare singers for upcoming performances.
- Assisted performers in preparing for auditions and special performances.
- Instructed students basic vocal techniques, projection skills and breathing strategies.
VOCAL & PIANO INSTURCTOR
Private Music Studio
Philadelphia
11.2015 - 05.2018
- Private lessons for students aged 10 and up.
- Help students apply for bachelor's or master's degrees.
- In-person and remote lessons.
- Instructed students in sight-reading, theory, composition, improvisation, and other musical techniques.
- Provided music theory training for beginner, intermediate and advanced piano students.
Education
Doctor of Musical Art - Voice And Opera
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN05.2024
Professional Studies Certificate - Voice Performance
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05.2018
Master of Music - Voice And Opera
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Voice Performance
Wuhan Conservatory of Music
Hubei, CHINA06.2015
Skills
- Vocal performance
- Lesson planning
- Music theory
- Classroom management
- Effective communication in Mandarin and English
- Diction Instructor: Italian, German, French, Chinese
- Voice audition preparation
- Performance preparation
- Group and individual instruction
- Ear training
- Pedagogy and music theory
- Voice training
- Vocal tone
- Vocal coaching techniques
- Lesson plan development
- Keyboard harmony
- Finger dexterity
- Solo preparation
- Sight singing
- Piano instruction
Languages
English
Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
VOCAL& PIANO MUSIC INSTRUCTOR
Rogers school of Music
01.2023 - 08.2024
CHORUS INSTRUCTOR
Yinghua Academy
09.2022 - 06.2023
VOCAL MUSIC & PIANO INSTRUCTOR
Minnesota school of Music
06.2022 - 08.2023
VOCAL MUSIC INSTRUCTOR
Hubei University Of Education
11.2018 - 09.2020
VOCAL & PIANO INSTURCTOR
Private Music Studio
11.2015 - 05.2018
Doctor of Musical Art - Voice And Opera
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Professional Studies Certificate - Voice Performance
Temple University
Master of Music - Voice And Opera
Temple University
Bachelor of Arts - Voice Performance
Wuhan Conservatory of Music
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