Hannah R. Potter
Natchitoches,LA
Summary
Piano student enthusiastic about teaching private lessons, performance, and accompanying. Adept in using various curricula to create individualized lesson plans for private piano students. Friendly and well-organized with experience communicating with students, parents, and soloists.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Piano Teacher
Independent Piano Studio
Shreveport, Benton, LA
06.2021 - Current
- Instruct 5-10 students weekly from ages 4-65.
- Developed lesson plans, selected course materials and prepared assignments.
- Conducted individual piano lessons lasting from 30 to 60 minutes each.
- Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges.
Piano Teacher
NSU Music Academy
Natchitoches, LA
01.2021 - Current
- Developed musical instruction with goal of end-of-term recital performance for 6 students per semester.
- 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.
- Arranged lessons to accommodate each student's unique goals and interests.
Student Accompanist
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA
08.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with vocalists and instrumentalists to determine and achieve desired sound for juries and studio classes.
- Consulted with soloists and instructors to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision.
- Coached soloists for specific parts.
Choir Accompanist
Benton United Methodist Church
Benton, LA
03.2019 - Current
- Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.
- Arranged weekly preludes, postludes, and special music on hymns and contemporary music.
- Conducted rehearsals in choir director's absence.
- Lead rehearsals by demonstrating specific voice parts.
- Created filing system to catalogue choral music.
Chorus Member
Prisma Vocal Ensemble
Shreveport , LA
11.2018 - 04.2019
- Studied intensively with vocal coaches to develop German diction, pitch and rhythmic accuracy, and stylistic elements of Bach's St. Matthew's Passion.
- Performed in a chorus with the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra and Centenary Choir.
Chorus Member
Shreveport Opera
Shreveport, LA
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Practiced singing exercises and studied with vocal coaches to develop voice and rehearse for chorus role in Madame Butterfly.
- Used printed text and musical notations to memorize musical selections and routines.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Piano Performance
Northwestern State University
05.2022
Associate of Arts - Vocal Performance
Bossier Parish Community College
05.2019
Skills
- Instructional Methods
- Goal Setting
- Accompaniment
- Private lesson planning
Accomplishments
- Served as President for MTNA Collegiate Chapter for 2021-2022 year.
- Presented for MTNA 2021 College Symposium.
- Presented at BPCC in December 2021.
- Presented for NSU horn studio Spring 2022.
Scholarships and Awards
- NSU Choir Scholarship 2017-2019
- NSU Accompanying Scholarship 2017-2019
- Transfer Excellence 2021
- Kevin Tison Endowed Scholarship 2021
Timeline
Piano Teacher
Independent Piano Studio
06.2021 - Current
Piano Teacher
NSU Music Academy
01.2021 - Current
Student Accompanist
Northwestern State University
08.2019 - Current
Choir Accompanist
Benton United Methodist Church
03.2019 - Current
Chorus Member
Shreveport Opera
01.2019 - 04.2019
Chorus Member
Prisma Vocal Ensemble
11.2018 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Piano Performance
Northwestern State University
Associate of Arts - Vocal Performance
Bossier Parish Community College