Jennifer Sweeney
Columbus,OH
Summary
Accomplished musician with a proven track record at St. Christopher Parish, enhancing worship experiences and fostering musical growth. Expert in sight-reading and adaptable teaching methods, I have significantly boosted student confidence and performance levels. Fun Piano Instructor with over 25 years expertise helping students learn to play and develop a passion for the piano. Comfortable working with kids of all ages. Adept in creating lesson plans to facilitate musical growth.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Church Pianist
St. Christopher Parish
08.2023 - Current
- Worked closely with clergy to ensure that musical selections were cohesive with sermon themes and overall spiritual goals of each service.
- Created custom arrangements of well-known hymns or contemporary Christian songs to provide fresh interpretations for congregants'' enjoyment.
- Enhanced congregation''s worship experience by skillfully playing piano during services and special events.
Church Organist
St. Francis De Sales
08.2022 - Current
- Rehearsed with soloists and instrumentalists, ensuring seamless integration into worship services.
- Collaborated with choir director to prepare and accompany choirs, resulting in improved choral performances.
- Created engaging preludes, offertories, postludes, and interludes for various liturgical settings.
Substitute Organist/Church Pianist
Various Catholic Parishes
08.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
- Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.
- Provided music for weddings, funeral, special events and services as needed
Piano Teacher
Sweeney Piano Studio
08.1997 - Current
- Boosted student confidence in their abilities through consistent positive reinforcement and encouragement.
- Introduced students to appropriate hand positioning, finger transitions and pedal use.
- Communicated with parents regarding upcoming events and student progress.
- Developed lesson plans, selected course materials and prepared assignments.
- Provided constructive feedback on technique, expression, posture, rhythm-reading skills during weekly private lessons.
- Developed personalized curriculum for each student to cater to their unique learning styles and needs.
- Successfully prepared students for recitals, auditions, and competitions by implementing effective practice strategies.
- Organized special events like recitals and concerts to showcase student talent within the community.
- Improved student understanding of piano theory through creative games and activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Grove City College
Grove City, PA05.1995
Skills
- Organizational abilities
- Sight-Reading Proficiency
- Ear Training Techniques
- Adaptable Teaching Methods
- Repertoire Selection
- Online Lesson Delivery
- Music Theory Instruction
Affiliations
- Member of National Guild of Piano Teachers
- Member of Ohio Music Teachers Association
Timeline
Church Pianist
St. Christopher Parish
08.2023 - Current
Church Organist
St. Francis De Sales
08.2022 - Current
Substitute Organist/Church Pianist
Various Catholic Parishes
08.2018 - Current
Piano Teacher
Sweeney Piano Studio
08.1997 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Grove City College
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