Honoka Cater
Bellevue
Summary
Dedicated pianist with strong communication and collaborative skills. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment, providing music to the community.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Piano Instructor
Self-employeed
Seattle, WA
01.2025 - Current
- Provided lessons for promising students to enhance their musical education.
Piano Instructor
Bravo Music Academy
Bellevue, WA
01.2025 - Current
Pianist
St. Elizabeth Episcopal Church Burien
Burien, WA
05.2024 - Current
- Performed diverse musical compositions during weekly services, enhancing worship experience.
- Developed engaging programs for seasonal church events, promoting community involvement through music.
- Hosted charity concerts to provide music for the community.
Piano Instructor
Cascade Piano Studio
Seattle, WA
12.2023 - Current
- Conducted individual lessons lasting from 30 to 45 minutes.
- Developed customized lesson plans to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Facilitated engaging piano classes, fostering a positive learning environment for students.
- Implemented effective teaching techniques to improve student retention and skill acquisition.
- Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges.
Church Pianist
Ronald United Methodist Church
Shoreline, WA
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Subbed my professor while he was out of the country.
- Accompanied choir and soloists for weekly worship services, enhancing musical experience.
- Led congregational singing by playing hymns and contemporary songs on piano.
Education
Master of Arts - Piano Performance
University of Washington
Seattle, WA06-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Piano Performance
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA12-2023
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Highline College
Seattle, WA12-2020
Skills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Sight-reading proficiency
- Pedagogical skills
- Piano accompaniment
- Practice strategies
- Time management skills
- Excellent communication
- Collaborative mindset
- Bilingual in Japanese
Accomplishments
- Collaborative pianist for the children's opera, "The Dream Bus" and "The Three Whishes" with Seattle Chamber Opera Project
- Collaborative pianist for an opera/musical theater auditions for Vashion Island Opera, Seattle Children's Theater, Theater Pudget Sound, etc.
- Performing other local concerts
Timeline
Private Piano Instructor
Self-employeed
01.2025 - Current
Piano Instructor
Bravo Music Academy
01.2025 - Current
Pianist
St. Elizabeth Episcopal Church Burien
05.2024 - Current
Piano Instructor
Cascade Piano Studio
12.2023 - Current
Church Pianist
Ronald United Methodist Church
09.2023 - 12.2023
Master of Arts - Piano Performance
University of Washington
Bachelor of Arts - Piano Performance
Seattle Pacific University
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Highline College