Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
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Melody Schwarz

Carson,CA

Summary

Dynamic and engaging piano instructor with 15 years of experience dedicated to fostering a love for music in students of all ages. Expertise in developing tailored lesson plans that promote skill development and musical appreciation, ensuring each student reaches full potential. Proven ability to create a fun and supportive learning environment that encourages creativity and confidence in playing the piano.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Private Piano Instructor

Piano by Melody
01.2004 - 01.2025
  • Sole proprietor of piano teaching business; responsibilities include scheduling, invoicing, office space management, client recruitment outreach
  • Provide beginner and intermediate level piano lessons for all age groups
  • Organize and oversee recitals for students of the studio
  • Continuing field education: workshops, courses, and online seminars

Labeling Associate

Lightning Media / The Post Group
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Created labels for various types of media such as HDCAM (SR), Digibeta, Betacam, DVD, Blu-ray, and CDs
  • Used various programs including Photoshop and ScheduAll
  • Created custom artwork for clients in a time sensitive manner
  • Worked independently and in teams on projects with limited supervision

Youth Mentor Tutor

Paramount Unified School District
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Tutor foster children K-8th grade during school hours
  • Take record of activities and outcome of the sessions
  • Maintain paperwork and present in a timely fashion
  • Organization of student files and data entry

Piano Faculty Member

Claremont Community School of Music
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Provide beginner and intermediate level instruction for children
  • Beginning composition incorporating theory instruction

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music, Piano

University of California, Riverside
01.2006

Skills

  • Self-motivated
  • Delegation
  • Creative problem solving
  • Planning
  • Organizing
  • Studio management
  • Continuing education
  • Excellent with kids
  • Marketing and promotion
  • Performance preparation

Accomplishments

  • Achieved student's love for music through my warm demeanor, patience, and expressing my love for music.

Affiliations


  • Music Teachers' Association of California
  • Music Teachers National Association
  • Suzuki Music Association of California - Home
  • Suzuki Association of the Americas


Certification

  • Suzuki Books 1-4
  • Suzuki Principles in Action

Timeline

Labeling Associate

Lightning Media / The Post Group
01.2008 - 01.2010

Youth Mentor Tutor

Paramount Unified School District
01.2007 - 01.2008

Piano Faculty Member

Claremont Community School of Music
01.2007 - 01.2008

Private Piano Instructor

Piano by Melody
01.2004 - 01.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Music, Piano

University of California, Riverside
Melody Schwarz