Ella Kollett
Queen Creek,AZ
Summary
Aspiring pianist and performer with 12+ years of training. Supportive Vocal Accompanist/Collaborator, successful in lesson environments and planning rehearsals with knowledge of musical theory and teaching techniques. Enthusiastic Piano Instructor proficient in teaching private lessons to young students ranging in level.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Vocal Accompanist/Peer Collaborator
Hammer & Strings Conservatory
Gilbert, AZ
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Accompanied for the classes taught such as Broadway and Art Song. Learning a wide variety of well known classics of vocal study.
- Collaborated one on one with students to aid them in an effective performance and execution of material.
- Prepared assigned pieces/material to the best of my ability to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons and performances.
- Learned the skill of learning pieces and performing on the spot with the reliance of sight reading.
Private Piano Teacher
Self Employed
Queen Creek, AZ
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Arranged lessons to accommodate each student's unique goals and interests.
- Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges.
- Conducted individual music lessons lasting from 30 to 60 minutes each.
- Worked with students to sharpen sight-reading, memorization and improvisation piano techniques.
- Selected music from various genres for use as teaching pieces.
- Established strong music foundation with students by incorporating basic music theory into weekly lessons.
Family Nanny
Many Families
Queen Creek, AZ
04.2018 - 03.2022
- Worked with and learned to interact with children ranging from the age of newborn to twelve years old.
- Developed trust and relationships with children and parents.
- Helped built positive and nurturing environments to support children's social and emotional growth.
Office Assistant/Assistant Bookkeeper
Hammer & Strings Conservatory/Pool & Patio Pros
Gilbert, AZ
10.2020 - Current
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying and distributing mail.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
- Confirmed accounts payable and controlled expenses by receiving, processing, verifying and reconciling invoices.
Education
High School Diploma -
Williamsburg Academy
St. George, UT (Online)05.2022
Skills
- Organization and Planning Skills
- Student-Parent-Teacher Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Inspiring Love of Learning
- Clear Instruction and Communication
- Group accompanying
- Sight Reading
- Musical coaching
- Musical theory
- Stage Performance
Accomplishments
Ella Kollett: Piano Festivals, Musical Honors, Awards, Distinctions, Masterclasses
FESTIVALS
Arizona Piano Institute 2014, 2017
BYU Summer Musicians’ Festival 2018
Festival for Creative Pianists, Denver Colorado, 2019: -1st Prize Artist Pianist Award
-1st Prize Co-Creating With the Masters: Creative Stylistic Variety Award
-1st Prize Best Performance of a Pre-Baroque or Baroque Period Work
-1st Prize Donna Burgess Award for Best Performance of a Composition in Any Style by Marjorie Burgess
-1st Prize Best Performance of a Concerto Movement Featuring the Performer’s Own Original Cadenza
-1st Prize Best Performance of a Classical Period Work
-Musical Achievement Prize
MUSIC TEACHERS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
2014 ASU Student Chapter Recital Participant
ARIZONA STATE MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
2014 James R. Anthony Honors Recital Elementary II Division - Honorable Mention
2015 James R. Anthony Honors Recital Elementary II Division - Participant Diploma
EAST VALLEY MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
Music in the Mall 2013, 2018, 2021
2014 Composers Celebration Concert Participant
2014 Piano Competition Category B – Honorable Mention
2015 Piano Competition Category C - Participant Diploma
2017 Piano Competition Category D - Silver Medal
2018 Piano Competition Category D - Silver Medal
2020 Piano Competition Category E – Silver Medal
2022 Piano Competition Category F – Bronze Medal
VARIOUS STATE/NATIONAL COMPETITIONS
2018 Arizona Musicfest - Participation Award
2020 Steinway Virtual Piano Competition - Participation Award
2020 9th Steinway/Avanti Future Stars Piano Competition - Honorable Mention Senior Division
STUDIO AWARDS
Best Practicer Studio Award 2013, 2015, 2017
Technique All-Star Studio Award 2018, 2019
MASTERCLASSES
Dian Baker
Walter Cosand
Hilary Demske
Scott Holden
Arthur Houle
Norman Krieger
Baruch Meir
Kevin Olson
Irene Peery-Fox
Scott Price
Elisabeth Pridinoff
Eugene Pridinoff
Wynn-Anne Rossi
John Salmon
Suzanne Schons
Eckart Sellheim
Nelita True
Guy Whatley
Additional Information
- Was asked by Millennial Choirs & Orchestras in 2019 to be an accompanist and serve as an additional pianist in rehearsals and four concert performances.
Timeline
Vocal Accompanist/Peer Collaborator
Hammer & Strings Conservatory
12.2020 - 12.2021
Office Assistant/Assistant Bookkeeper
Hammer & Strings Conservatory/Pool & Patio Pros
10.2020 - Current
Private Piano Teacher
Self Employed
09.2018 - 03.2019
Family Nanny
Many Families
04.2018 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Williamsburg Academy
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