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Juan Luis Upegui

Port Saint Lucie,FL

Summary

Performance-driven Piano Instructor proficient in teaching private and semi-private lessons. Adept in using different methods to instruct students. Friendly and well-organized with experience assessing students' progress to create personalized lesson plans to facilitate learning.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Piano Instructor

Jupiter Academy of Music
01.2019

Substitute teacher

Piano Instructor

Dee Simon Music
01.2023 - Current
  • Developed musical instruction with goal of end-of-term recital performance.
  • Communicated with parents to maintain regular communication about student progress and any concerns.
  • Established strong music foundation with students by incorporating basic music theory into weekly lessons.
  • Conducted individual and group music lessons lasting from 30 to 60 minutes each.
  • Prepared over 10 piano students for showcase performances.

Piano Instructor

Music Wellspring Piano Studio LLC
01.2015 - Current

Piano Instructor

South Florida Conservatory of Music
01.2023 - 08.2024
  • Established strong music foundation with students by incorporating basic music theory into weekly lessons.
  • Conducted individual lessons lasting from 30 to 60 minutes each.
  • Selected music from various genres for use as teaching pieces.
  • Worked with students to sharpen sight-reading, memorization and improvisation piano techniques.
  • Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges.

Music Instructor

The French International School Of Boca Raton
08.2021 - 12.2022
  • Provided instruction in one-on-one environment for students of varied age and ability.
  • Instructed students in music theory and composition in classroom environment.


Piano Instructor, • Music Director

Parkland International Music Academy
09.2018 - 12.2022
  • Worked with students to sharpen sight-reading, memorization and improvisation piano techniques.
  • Taught music appreciation, history and fundamentals to musicians of varying skill levels.
  • Worked closely with students and parents to increase positive feedback from parents and boost overall student success.
  • Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges.
  • Prepared over 20 piano students for showcase performances.
  • Prepared students for local and national competitions.
  • Observed teachers to assess their way of teaching, lesson objectives, and pedagogical tools.

Piano Instructor

House, Port Saint Lucie
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Arranged lessons to accommodate each student's unique goals and interests.
  • Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges.
  • Worked with students to sharpen sight-reading, memorization and improvisation piano techniques.

Piano Accompanist

The Symphonia, Boca Raton
08.2019 - 08.2019

Piano Accompanist

IRSC Symphonic Band
01.2016 - 05.2017

Piano Accompanist

IRSC Company Singers
01.2016 - 05.2017

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Piano Performance And Pedagogy

Florida Atlantic University
05.2020

Associate - Arts

Indian River State College
Fort Pierce, FL
2017

Skills

  • Teacher Training
  • Individualized Lesson Plans
  • Instructional Techniques
  • Piano Lessons
  • Different Learning Styles
  • Music Knowledge
  • Performance Preparation
  • School Programs

Accomplishments

  • Juan Upegui is a Colombian-born classical pianist with more than 5 years of teaching experience
  • He studied under the tutelage of Irena Kofman at Florida Atlantic University and among his other teachers are renowned pianists such as Margarita Shevchenko and Adam Aleksander.

Timeline

Piano Instructor

Dee Simon Music
01.2023 - Current

Piano Instructor

South Florida Conservatory of Music
01.2023 - 08.2024

Music Instructor

The French International School Of Boca Raton
08.2021 - 12.2022

Piano Accompanist

The Symphonia, Boca Raton
08.2019 - 08.2019

Piano Instructor

Jupiter Academy of Music
01.2019

Piano Instructor

House, Port Saint Lucie
01.2019 - 01.2020

Piano Instructor, • Music Director

Parkland International Music Academy
09.2018 - 12.2022

Piano Accompanist

IRSC Symphonic Band
01.2016 - 05.2017

Piano Accompanist

IRSC Company Singers
01.2016 - 05.2017

Piano Instructor

Music Wellspring Piano Studio LLC
01.2015 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Piano Performance And Pedagogy

Florida Atlantic University

Associate - Arts

Indian River State College
Juan Luis Upegui