Overview
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Michelle Jones

Sparta,WI

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Piano Instructor

Self Employed Services
Sparta, WI
01.1997 - Current
  • Prompted student motivation, participation and listening skills through positive reinforcement and weekly recognition.
  • Developed strong working relationships with students and parents to accomplish school and departmental vision and goals.
  • Recommended supplemental materials such as books, recordings or websites for further study.
  • Demonstrated proper posture, hand position and fingering techniques for playing the piano.
  • Assessed students' progress and structured lesson plans to facilitate continued learning.
  • Introduced electronic instruments as extension to traditional acoustic pianos.

Pianist/Music Leader

Fort McCoy Religious Services
Fort McCy, WI
01.1995 - Current
  • Performed music for Protestant Services and Catholic Masses at Fort McCoy since January 1995.
  • Played for prayer breakfasts, luncheons, weddings, and funerals at Fort McCoy for many years.
  • Applied knowledge of harmony, melody and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
  • Managed requests for specific musical pieces.
  • Traveled regularly to attend music conferences, workshops, and networking events.
  • Edited existing compositions to improve their sound quality.
  • Music major in Piano Performance at the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire. Studied under the direction of Dr. Patterson.

Skills

  • Studio management
  • Music history education
  • Advanced piano technique
  • Piano accompaniment
  • Parent-teacher collaboration

Timeline

Private Piano Instructor

Self Employed Services
01.1997 - Current

Pianist/Music Leader

Fort McCoy Religious Services
01.1995 - Current
Michelle Jones