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Patricia (Tia) Patel

Austin,TX

Summary

Trained professional with strong experience in traditional and modern approaches to teaching arts. Proficient in multiple genres of vocal performance. Creates stimulating lessons for all levels of students. Believes in value of collaboration and committed to fostering classroom environment that encourages students to think critically and expressively.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Voice Teacher

The Musicians Woodshed
02.2023 - Current
  • Teach music theory concepts, musical terms, and vocal techniques.
  • Create lesson plans curated for each individual voice student.
  • Educate students on vocal health and healthy vocal techniques that prevent vocal damage.
  • Select vocal repertoire for students catered to their vocal range, vocal quality and musical preference.
  • Schedule performances and recitals to showcase students.
  • Create curriculum and lead several group programs including summer camps, glee club, and music theatre workshops.

Music Therapy Student Intern

Healing Hearts Music Therapy
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Designed music therapy experiences using various musical elements to meet clients' goals or objectives.
  • Analyzed data to determine effectiveness of specific treatments or therapeutic approaches and made proactive adjustments to intervention plans.
  • Made accurate treatment decisions by assessing client functioning levels, strengths and areas of need in terms of perceptual, sensory, affective, communicative, musical or other abilities.
  • Composed, arranged and adapted music for music therapy treatments and conducted music therapy research to advance collective knowledge and improve outcomes.
  • Improvised instrumentally, vocally or physically to meet client's therapeutic needs.

Choir Section Leader

Advent Episcopal Church
03.2017 - 08.2019
  • Rehearsed and performed both solo and choir repertoire at weekly church services.
  • Lead voice part sectionals during rehearsal time.
  • Participated in holiday services.
  • Constantly worked on personal voice development.

Music Therapy Student Intern

Apalachee Center
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • Designed music therapy experiences using various musical elements to meet clients' goals or objectives.
  • Analyzed data to determine effectiveness of specific treatments or therapeutic approaches and made proactive adjustments to intervention plans.
  • Made accurate treatment decisions by assessing client functioning levels, strengths and areas of need in terms of perceptual, sensory, affective, communicative, musical or other abilities.
  • Composed, arranged and adapted music for music therapy treatments and conducted music therapy research to advance collective knowledge and improve outcomes.
  • Improvised instrumentally, vocally or physically to meet client's therapeutic needs.
  • Identified and responded to emergency situations, providing physical, emotional and mental support for critical incidents.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music - Voice

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
08.2022

Skills

  • Lesson Planning
  • Musical Instruction
  • Vocal Techniques
  • Choral Performances
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Creativity and Artistic Expression

Timeline

Private Voice Teacher

The Musicians Woodshed
02.2023 - Current

Music Therapy Student Intern

Healing Hearts Music Therapy
08.2021 - 12.2021

Music Therapy Student Intern

Apalachee Center
08.2018 - 05.2019

Choir Section Leader

Advent Episcopal Church
03.2017 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Music - Voice

Florida State University
Patricia (Tia) Patel