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Mason Kistler

Land O Lakes

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

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

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.
  • Experience training new instructors.
  • Attended monthly meetings with other instructors, which included presentations and team building.

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.
  • Experience debuting original works.
  • Experience collaborating with Conductors and ensemble rehearsals.

Accompanist

Self-Employed
08.2020 - Current
  • Collaborated with band directors and young students to enhance their abilities in various settings.
  • 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.

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.
  • Experience leading summer camps in 2023 including group learning and activities.


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Piano Performance

University of South Florida
05-2025

Festival Participant -

Prague International Piano Festival
07-2024

Festival Participant

Brancaleoni International Music Festival
07-2023

Associate of Arts - Music

Pasco-Hernando State College
03.2022

High School Diploma -

Sunlake High School
06.2020

Skills

    Memorization Strategies

    Performance Preparation

    Group Instruction

    Team Collaboration

    Organization 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

Festival Participant

Brancaleoni International Music Festival

Associate of Arts - Music

Pasco-Hernando State College

High School Diploma -

Sunlake High School

Bachelor of Arts - Piano Performance

University of South Florida

Festival Participant -

Prague International Piano Festival

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