Mason Kistler
Summary
Classical pianist with 9 years of training. Passionate about music with experience in various roles such as a teacher, performer, arranger, composer, competition winner, accompanist, and festival participant. Possessing a deep understanding of music theory and technique, as well as being committed to continuously honing craft and collaborating with fellow musicians.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Piano Teacher
The Lesson Company
03.2021 - 07.2023
- Spent 2 years as a private music instructor teaching ages 5-adult
- Expanded students' musical knowledge by integrating theory, ear training, sight-reading, and composition exercises into regular practice sessions.
- Conducted individual and group music lessons lasting from 30 to 60 minutes each.
- Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges.
- Experience leading summer camps in 2023 including group learning and activities.
Private Piano Teacher
Rooted in Music, LLC
08.2023 - Current
- Expanded students' musical knowledge by integrating theory, ear training, and sight-reading exercises into regular practice sessions.
- Conducted individual lessons from 30 or 60 minutes.
- Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges.
- Established strong music foundation with students by incorporating basic music theory into weekly lessons.
- Experience training new instructors.
- Attended monthly meetings with other instructors, which included presentations and team building.
Accompanist
Self-Employed
08.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with band directors and young students to enhance their abilities.
- Collaborated with soloists and ensembles to create seamless, cohesive performances in various settings.
- Prepared students for recitals, working closely with them during practice sessions to refine their skills and build confidence.
- Accompanist for Sunlake High School.
- Accompanied River Ridge High School students.
- Accompanied River Ridge Middle School Choir.
- Accompanied Weightman Middle School students.
- Accompanied Sumner High School Choir.
Freelance Composer
Self-Employed
06.2022 - Current
- Composer and arranger upon commission.
- Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
- Expanded professional network by attending festivals and connecting with fellow composers, musicians, and potential clients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sunlake High School
Land O' Lakes, FL06.2020
Associate of Arts - Music
Pasco-Hernando State College
New Port Richey, FL03.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Piano Performance
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL06-2025
Festival Participant
Brancaleoni International Music Festival
Piobbico, Italy07-2023
Festival Participant -
Prague International Piano Festival
Prague, Czechia07-2024
Skills
- Memorization Strategies
- Performance preparation
- Group Instruction
- Team Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
- Ear Training Techniques
- Pedagogical Knowledge
Accomplishments
- March 2020 | Won 1st in Musicians in Spotlight on Talent Competition at age 17.
- 2018 - Present | Multiple Concert Performances
- 2018-2020 | Claimed Superior rating at State Regional of Florida's Solo and Ensemble.
- April 2022 | Performed in Pit Orchestra for Spongebob the Musical.
- 2022- Present | Regular Participant in the Moonlight and Ivory fundraiser event.
- February 2023 | Provided music for Hearts and Hands Luncheon.
- April 2023 | Guest Performer music classes of River Ridge Middle School.
- June 2024 | Winner and Participant of the Huntsville Young Composers Forum.
Timeline
Private Piano Teacher
Rooted in Music, LLC
08.2023 - Current
Freelance Composer
Self-Employed
06.2022 - Current
Private Piano Teacher
The Lesson Company
03.2021 - 07.2023
Accompanist
Self-Employed
08.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Sunlake High School
Associate of Arts - Music
Pasco-Hernando State College
Bachelor of Arts - Piano Performance
University of South Florida
Festival Participant
Brancaleoni International Music Festival
Festival Participant -
Prague International Piano Festival
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