Luna Horncastle
Music Teacher
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
An empathic musician and educator seeking to promote wellness through community-based solutions. Goal-focused and trauma-informed in practice. Friendly, hardworking attitude.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Teacher
Education Through Music
12.2022 - Current
- Taught grades 3k through 5 Music in partnership with NYC DOE
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Assisted students in collaborative, student-led music-making experiences
- Worked to create positive, communal, musical experiences for students with disabilities and of other varying backgrounds
- Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
Music Teacher
No Place Like Home Music Lessons
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Built student-centered, goal based connections in creating musical experiences
- Taught piano, guitar, and voice to students across long island from ages 6 to 64
- 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.
Barista
Starbucks
02.2017 - 12.2022
- Memoried a large quantity of recipes, crafting beverages, and serving food to a large customer volume in a fast-paced environment
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.
Vocal Coach
Self Employed
11.2018 - 08.2022
- Ran private music studio specializing in teaching voice through humanistic and holistic methods
- Taught voice in the Classical, Musical Theatre, and Popular Styles
- Helped students prepare for auditions and special events.
- Taught fundamentals such as projection, breathing and vocal techniques.
Activities Assistant
The Bristal Assisted Living
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Performed music, and engaging residents in various therapeutic musical experiences
- Cared for residents living with dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
- Facilitated learning by leading programs that build up memory to improve cognitive and physical function
- Engaged residents through events, small groups, and personal attention.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to improve quality of life for residents.
Actor
DDO Artists Agency
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Performed humorous and serious interpretations of emotional actions and situations, using body movements, and gestures
- Learned scripts to understand characters' relationships and develop role interpretations
- Studied and rehearsed roles from scripts to interpret and memorize lines and cues
- Worked collaboratively with other actors to perform scenes and convey stories
- SAG elligible
Education
Bachelor of Music - Vocal Performance
Crane School of Music - SUNY Potsdam
Potsdam, NY05.2022
Skills
- Classroom experience
- Piano
- Caregiving
- Teaching
- Microsoft Office
- Classical Voice
- Group facilitation
- Food safety
- Food service
- Barista experience
- Music therapy
- Guitar
- Experience with children
- Restaurant experience
- Memory Care
- Special Education
- Music Production
- Music Production Software (SoundTrap, GarageBand, Logic)
- Student Needs Assessments
- Behavior Management
- Class Instruction
- Progress Monitoring and Goal Attainment
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Music Teacher
Education Through Music
12.2022 - Current
Music Teacher
No Place Like Home Music Lessons
08.2022 - 02.2023
Activities Assistant
The Bristal Assisted Living
07.2021 - 01.2022
Vocal Coach
Self Employed
11.2018 - 08.2022
Barista
Starbucks
02.2017 - 12.2022
Actor
DDO Artists Agency
01.2012 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Music - Vocal Performance
Crane School of Music - SUNY Potsdam
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