Faith Nixon
Summary
Dynamic Piano Teacher with over 10 years of experience, adept in creating customized curriculum and fostering a love of music among students. Excelled in parent-teacher collaboration and adaptive teaching methods, significantly boosting student confidence. Skilled in piano technique and bilingual communication, effectively organized recitals to showcase student achievements.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Piano Teacher
Faith Nixon
06.2014 - Current
- Created customized curriculum for individual student learning preferences and needs.
- Adapted instruction to meet individual student needs to differentiate instruction to meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Inspired a love of music in students through creative approaches to teaching piano repertoire from various genres and periods.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Coordinated recitals and musical events to showcase student achievements.
- Communicated with parents regarding upcoming events and student progress.
- Provided constructive feedback on technique, expression, posture, rhythm-reading skills during weekly private lessons.
- Developed lesson plans, selected course materials and prepared assignments.
- Led both individual and group sessions of music lessons ranging from 30 to 60 minutes.
- Introduced students to appropriate hand positioning, finger transitions and pedal use.
- Boosted student confidence in their abilities through consistent positive reinforcement and encouragement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Piano Performance
Brigham Young University
Provo, Utah04-2026
Skills
- Effective lesson planning
- Strong communication skills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Adaptive teaching methods
- Group teaching experience
- Piano technique mastery
- Pedagogical skills
- Memorization techniques
- Excellent with young children
- Bilingual in Spanish
Accomplishments
- Was a 2nd Place Winner of the American Protégé International Piano and Strings Competition and was a performer in Winners' Recital in Carnegie Hall, NY on July 3rd, 2015.
- Has soloed with many orchestras including the Timpanogos Symphony Orchestra, American Fork Symphony, Utah Valley Symphony, and the Oquirrh Mountain Symphony.
- Was accepted to the Saarburg Germany Ensemble Festival summer program performed in 4 ensembles in Germany.
Winner of Young Artists' Competitions
As a young aspiring pianist, I competed in many competitions to get feedback on my playing and to gain experience. Winning these competitions not only enhanced my self-confidence and gave me collaboration skills but allowed me to feel like a successful musician and someone with a purpose. Music has an enormous value in life and playing with these orchestras taught me how to be diligent and to work hard even outside of playing the piano.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Piano Teacher
Faith Nixon
06.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Piano Performance
Brigham Young University
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