Kayla Lockhart
Braidwood,Illinois
Summary
Enthusiastic private music teacher and performer who is eager to share her love of music as well as music theory, vocal techniques, and classical and musical theatre performance experience onto her students and audiences. Exceptional skill in both solo and ensemble vocal performance work at the collegial level.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Collegial-Level Performances
North Central College
08.2022 - Current
- NCC Concert Choir Member (2022-2024)
- NCC Chamber Singers Choir (2022-2024)
- NCC Senior Recital and Capstone (SP 2024)
- NCC Junior Recital (FA 2023)
- NCC Opera Workshop (SP 2023)
- NCC Jazz Combo (FA 2023)
- NCC FA 2023 Musical (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) [Olive]
- NIU Chamber Choir Member (2024-Present)
- NIU Voices For Change Concert, Opera Department (FA 2024)
- NIU SP 2025 Opera (Nina, o sia La pazza per amore) [Nina]
- NIU Student Composer Recital (SP 2025)
Freelance Performer
Self-employeed
06.2020 - Current
- Funeral singer
- Wedding Singer
- Praise Team Member, FBCC (2019-present)
- IBSA 2020 Women's Conference Worship Leader
- Amaze Light Show in Orland Park, IL (Winter 2022)
- Vocalist for On Broadway Dancers (June 2021)
- Wilmington Community Instrumentalist and National Anthem Performer (2021)
- Inwood Ice Arena Hockey Championship, National Anthem Performer (2021)
- Vocal Coach/Captain for SIX TEEN EDITION (SU 2024)
- Private Vocal and Piano Instructor (2019-present)
Private Music Teacher
Self-Employed
02.2019 - Current
- Explained music theory, aural skills and fundamental concepts to teach students to understand, analyze, perform and create music.
- Planned and prepared individual music lessons to support student needs.
- Motivated students to practice music by offering positive reinforcement and encouraging progress.
- Created encouraging, fun and focused lesson atmosphere.
- Acquired teaching materials and resources to facilitate music instruction.
- Arranged performance recitals and concerts to allow students to showcase musical talents.
- Tailored instruction to meet individual student needs and cultivated inclusive learning environment.
- Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
- Encouraged social interaction and collaboration among students to foster camaraderie and teamwork.
Internship Student
Naperville Chorus
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Reported back to instructor to receive weekly tasks and responsibilities.
- Attended board meetings and kept notes on future tasks, ideas, and improvements.
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
- Interacted with choristers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information and answer questions.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Explored new technologies and approaches to streamline processes.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key internal stakeholders.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Vocal Performance
North Central College
Naperville, IL05.2024
Associate of Arts - Music
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL05.2022
Skills
- Voice Training
- Piano Training
- Music Education
- Music Theory and Aural Skills
- Recitals (Prep and Performance)
- Performance Techniques
- French Music Research
Timeline
Internship Student
Naperville Chorus
09.2023 - 12.2023
Collegial-Level Performances
North Central College
08.2022 - Current
Freelance Performer
Self-employeed
06.2020 - Current
Private Music Teacher
Self-Employed
02.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Vocal Performance
North Central College
Associate of Arts - Music
Joliet Junior College
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