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Nikki Einfeld

248 Waterside Cir, San Rafael,CA

Summary

A seasoned teacher and performer in the Vocal Arts Community with a focus on developing positive personal relationships with every student. With a solid technical foundation in anatomy, healthy vocal production and full body awareness, my instruction integrates the physical and the psychological. As an active performer and highly adept interpreter of a wide range of repertoire spanning from the baroque to contemporary, I make regular guest appearances on the concert and operatic stage. This extensive teaching, directing and performance experience adapts easily and flexibly across disciplines and backgrounds from stage to classroom.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Voice Teacher

Various
Various
01.1998 - Current
  • Maintained a private studio of students from beginner to pre-professional across different genres for over 25 years.
  • Established personalized lessons based on each student's unique goals and technical needs.
  • Encouraged personal goal setting and provided regular assessments of progress
  • Provided instructional material and repertoire selections based on skill and needs.
  • Provided language coaching ( ENG, FR, GER, IT,)
  • Career Coaching, Audition preparation skills and Masterclasses in Dramatic Intention and tone highlighting psychological integrity.

ArtSmart Mentor and Regional Director

ArtSmart
San Francisco, CA
08.2019 - Current

ArtSmart is a non-profit organization that relies on sponsorship and teacher generosity to provide free voice lessons to under-resourced students across the United States, pairing them with Teacher/Mentors at their school sites

  • As Regional Director I visited school sites to connect teachers/mentors with their site coordinators, distributed materials and planed and hosted student recitals and competitions at all SF schools.
  • Acted as Communication liaison between the Artsmart Team and SF schools. Helped with students recruitment and auditions.
  • Weekly voice instruction and mentoring sessions to students in high schools and middle school in a variety of settings, including hybrid zoom lessons when needed.
  • Established open supportive communications with students. Building confidence and teaching goal setting skills.
  • Teaching our younger generation about the importance of the Arts in our lives and communities.

Voice Teacher, Choral, Musical Theater Director

Colorful Universe Performing Arts
San Jose, CA
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Choreographed, arranged and directed numerous performances for competitions and international performances.
  • Directed, and conducted full Musical productions.
  • Conducted Choral ensembles, across ages and genres teaching the foundation of vocal technique and community building skills.
  • Maintained private studio of 10+ students.

Education

Bachelor of Music, Performance - Music, Voice

University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada
2000

No Degree - Psychology of Human Development

College of Marin
Greenbrae, CA
04.2022

No Degree - Theories of Personality

Lake Tahoe Community College
South Lake Tahoe, CA
06.2022

Skills

  • Extensive knowledge of Music Theory, History and Technical performance
  • Professional level Musician and Performer with over 20 years experience in the Business
  • Coaching and Performance Assessment
  • Strong Language Skills
  • Interpersonal Communication skills
  • Team Leadership

Leadership and Affiliations

Left Coast Chamber Ensemble, Musician Board Member

  • Providing guidance and strategic planning fitting with the mission of the Organization
  • Facilitating Season Programming and Hiring
  • Taking part in group discussion to secure strategies and next steps
  • Providing Directorial support for dramatic productions

Timeline

ArtSmart Mentor and Regional Director

ArtSmart
08.2019 - Current

Voice Teacher, Choral, Musical Theater Director

Colorful Universe Performing Arts
01.2017 - 01.2019

Private Voice Teacher

Various
01.1998 - Current

Bachelor of Music, Performance - Music, Voice

University of Manitoba

No Degree - Psychology of Human Development

College of Marin

No Degree - Theories of Personality

Lake Tahoe Community College
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