Lian Levine
New York,USA
Summary
Collaborative pianist experienced with many different genres and a quick learner. Skilled at working with people from all backgrounds and an organized and reliable team member.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Piano Accompanist
Indiana University Musical Theatre
08.2024 - Current
- Accompanied musical theatre students during vocal lessons, enhancing their performance skills and musicality.
Student Accompanist
Jacobs School of Music
Bloomington, IN
08.2024 - Current
Collaborative Piano Project
- Accompanies undergraduate voice students in their weekly lessons and holds self-scheduled rehearsals. Currently accompanying students of Jane Dutton and Paulina Villarreal.
Instructor: Dr. Charles Prestinari
Performance Support Team
Indiana University Jacobs School of Music
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted with setup and teardown for hundreds of student and faculty performances annually, facilitating smooth event execution.
Tutor in Music Theory, English, History
Freelance
11.2020 - Current
- Delivered individualized English and History instruction to fellow high school students both at the general and AP level.
- Delivered individualized music theory instruction to diverse student levels, fostering understanding and application of concepts from beginner to undergraduate coursework.
Collaborative Pianist
Furman University
Greenville, SC
06.2026 - 07.2026
- Collaborative pianist at a prestigious summer music festival celebrating the craft of art song and opera.
- Performed in masterclasses with esteemed musicians such as Martin Katz, Elliot Madore, Robert Swenson, Jamie Barton, and Adriana Zabala.
Substitute Accompanist
Singing Hoosiers
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Accompanied the GRAMMY-nominated Singing Hoosiers in rehearsal and performance.
Associate
Humanities New York
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Organized and maintained the counsel archive system.
Education
Master of Arts - Arts Administration
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN05-2029
Master of Music - Piano Performance
Jacobs School of Music
Bloomington, IN05-2028
Bachelor of Music With High Distinction - Piano Performance
Jacobs School of Music
Bloomington, IN05-2026
Precollege -
Manhattan School of Music Precollege
New York, NY05-2022
Skills
- Score marking expertise
- Rehearsal strategies
- Ensemble playing
- Collaborative performance
- Stylistic versatility
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Excellent communication
- Teamwork
- Audition preparation
References
Dr. Spencer Myer
smyer@iu.edu
917-282-6180
Susan Swaney
swaneysusan@gmail.com
812-219-3178
Dr. Charles Prestinari
cprestin@iu.edu
812-320-0598
Teaching Positions
Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, Spring 2025
Piano Pedagogy Teaching Practicum
- Taught a local elementary school student private piano lessons.
Projects
SongFest 2026
- I, Too, Sing America | Collaborative Pianist, July 2026
- Songs of Unity and Hope | Collaborative Pianist, July 2026
Indiana University Jacobs School of Music
- Vocal Senior Recital: Kirsten Tierney | Collaborative Pianist, March 2026
- Vocal Junior Recital: Julianna Banfe | Collaborative Pianist, March 2026
- Senior Recital | Performed works by Bach, Chopin, Brahms, Mozart, and Debussy, February 2026
- Vocal Junior Recital: Gwendolen Adelman | Collaborative Pianist, April 2025
Brevard Music Center
- Soloists of Tomorrow, July 2024
Performed Florence Price’s Piano Concerto in One Movement with the Brevard Music Center Orchestra as a winner of the Jan and Beattie Wood Concerto Competition.
Accomplishments
- Principal Teacher: Dr. Spencer Myer
Founders Scholar - Premier Young Artist Award Scholarship Recipient
- 3.99 GPA
- Presser Foundation Undergraduate Scholar Award
- Founders Scholar
Timeline
Collaborative Pianist
Furman University
06.2026 - 07.2026
Piano Accompanist
Indiana University Musical Theatre
08.2024 - Current
Student Accompanist
Jacobs School of Music
08.2024 - Current
Performance Support Team
Indiana University Jacobs School of Music
04.2024 - Current
Associate
Humanities New York
05.2023 - 06.2023
Substitute Accompanist
Singing Hoosiers
08.2022 - 05.2024
Tutor in Music Theory, English, History
Freelance
11.2020 - Current
Master of Arts - Arts Administration
Indiana University Bloomington
Master of Music - Piano Performance
Jacobs School of Music
Bachelor of Music With High Distinction - Piano Performance
Jacobs School of Music
Precollege -
Manhattan School of Music Precollege