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Otha D. Lewis III

Northridge,CA

Summary

Enthusiastic Music Teacher eager to impart love of music as well as history, techniques and performance experience onto beginner/intermediate/advanced students. Exceptional skill developing students in a private or group format to showcase skill growth. Certified in music theory, piano performance, and vocal performance from Fresno City College.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Music Teacher

Steinway Piano Gallery
04.2022 - 06.2023
  • Explained music theory, aural skills and fundamental concepts to teach students to understand, analyze, perform and create music.
  • Planned and prepared individual music lessons to support student needs.
  • Motivated students to practice music by offering positive reinforcement and encouraging progress.
  • Created encouraging, fun and focused lesson atmosphere.

Private Music Teacher

Private Studio
04.2020 - 03.2021
  • Explained music theory, aural skills and fundamental concepts to teach students to understand, analyze, perform and create music.
  • Planned and prepared individual music lessons to support student needs.
  • Motivated students to practice music by offering positive reinforcement and encouraging progress.
  • Created encouraging, fun and focused lesson atmosphere.

Private Music Teacher

Guitar Center
12.2017 - 05.2020
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.

Private Music Teacher

United Conservatory Of Music
05.2019 - 10.2019

Education

Associate of Arts -

Clovis Community College
Fresno, CA

West Hills Community College
Fresno, CA

Associate of Arts - Piano Performance

Fresno City College
Fresno, CA
06.2023

Skills

  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Special Events (Recitals, Summer Camps)
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Music Theory
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Piano Playing
  • Lesson Planning
  • Music Education

Accomplishments

  • Taught a 30 student studio over 6 months.

Affiliations

Member - 2020 – 2023 || President of Fresno City College Chapter - 2023 Presented at CAPMT: Cerritos 2022 MTNA Certification – In Progress

Additional Information

  • CAPMT/MTNA: , Cerritos Fall Conference YPLN Program - 2022 Teaching Experience Guitar Center (2017-2020) United Conservatory of Music (2019-2020) Private Online Studio (2020) Patrick’s Music Center (2021-2022) Steinway Piano Gallery (2022-2023) Studied under Dr. Brandon Bascom (2022-Present) Additional Information Fresno City College Music Department Scholarship - Spring 2022 Music Teachers’ Association of CA Scholarship – 2023 Tony Cantu Outstanding Performance Scholarship – 2023

Timeline

Private Music Teacher

Steinway Piano Gallery
04.2022 - 06.2023

Private Music Teacher

Private Studio
04.2020 - 03.2021

Private Music Teacher

United Conservatory Of Music
05.2019 - 10.2019

Private Music Teacher

Guitar Center
12.2017 - 05.2020

Associate of Arts -

Clovis Community College

West Hills Community College

Associate of Arts - Piano Performance

Fresno City College

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