Raquel Vicente

• Enhanced congregation''s worship experience by skillfully playing piano during services and special events.
• Collaborated with audio-visual team members to ensure optimal sound levels during performances.
• Developed an extensive repertoire that catered to diverse preferences within the congregation, resulting in increased satisfaction among members.
• Facilitated smooth transitions between liturgical elements by providing timely and appropriate musical cues.
• Cultivated a supportive and inclusive environment for all musicians, encouraging collaboration, growth, and skill development.
• Contributed to increased attendance at church events by providing exceptional musical accompaniment.
• Worked closely with other instrumentalists within the congregation to create well-rounded and engaging performances during special events or services.
• Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
• Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm, and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.

Teaching private lessons to piano students from ages 4-75. Creative and supportive instruction that is tailored to each student, focusing on technique, repertoire, and theory.

• Implemented effective practice strategies designed to help students optimize their home rehearsal time between lessons effectively.
• Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a positive learning environment conducive to growth and development.
• Adapted lesson content according to changing student interests or levels of advancement in order to maintain motivation levels over time periods spanning multiple months or years.
• Provided opportunities for students to perform in recitals and other community events, showcasing their skills and boosting self confidence.
• Communicated with parents regularly to provide updates on student progress, address concerns, and discuss future goals or learning objectives.

• Worked closely with clergy to ensure that musical selections were cohesive with sermon themes and overall spiritual goals of each service.
• Ensured clear communication between all musicians involved in services by coordinating rehearsals and providing sheet music in advance.
• Enhanced congregation''s worship experience by skillfully playing piano during services and special events.
• Performed at weddings, funerals, and other milestone events within the congregation, creating a meaningful and personal atmosphere for attendees.
• Collaborated with the choir director to select appropriate music for church services, ensuring a harmonious and uplifting atmosphere.
• Provided musical accompaniment for weekly choir rehearsals, fostering a strong sense of camaraderie among participants.
• Mentored aspiring pianists within the congregation, fostering a love for music and strengthening their skills through regular lessons.
• Supported guest musicians during special services or performances, ensuring seamless integration of their talents into the service.
• Worked closely with other instrumentalists within the congregation to create well-rounded and engaging performances during special events or services.
• Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.

• Successfully prepared students for recitals, auditions, and competitions by implementing effective practice strategies.
• Continuously researched current trends pedagogy ensuring instruction remained relevant engaging.
• Communicated with parents regarding upcoming events and student progress.
• Increased student retention rates by developing strong relationships with students and their families.

• Provided opportunities for students to perform in recitals and other community events, showcasing their skills and boosting selfconfidence.
• Communicated with parents regularly to provide updates on student progress, address concerns, and discuss future goals or learning objectives.
• Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a positive learning environment conducive to growth and development.
• Inspired a lifelong love of music in students by nurturing creativity, curiosity, and self-expression throughout the learning process.
• Implemented effective practice strategies designed to help students optimize their home rehearsal time between lessons effectively.
• Consistently received positive feedback from both students and their families on teaching effectiveness and rapport-building skills.
• Adapted lesson content according to changing student interests or levels of advancement in order to maintain motivation levels over time periods spanning multiple months or years.

• Encouraged congregants to participate in worship by leading responsive hymns and familiar songs.
• Supported guest musicians during special services or performances, ensuring seamless integration of their talents into the service.
• Worked closely with other instrumentalists within the congregation to create well-rounded and engaging performances during special events or services.
• Developed an extensive repertoire that catered to diverse preferences within the congregation, resulting in increased satisfaction among members.
• Mentored aspiring pianists within the congregation, fostering a love for music and strengthening their skills through regular lessons.

• Facilitated smooth transitions between liturgical elements by providing timely and appropriate musical cues.
• Enhanced congregation''s worship experience by skillfully playing piano during services and special events.
• Performed at weddings, funerals, and other milestone events within the congregation, creating a meaningful and personal atmosphere for attendees.
• Worked closely with clergy to ensure that musical selections were cohesive with sermon themes and overall spiritual goals of each service.
• Collaborated with the choir director to select appropriate music for church services, ensuring a harmonious and uplifting atmosphere.
• Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.
• Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm, and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
• Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.
• Achieved desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with musicians.
• Observed choral leaders or prompters for cues or directions in vocal presentations.

• Enriched the overall learning experience by incorporating diverse styles of music into lessons and repertoire selections.
• Implemented effective practice strategies designed to help students optimize their home rehearsal time between lessons effectively.
• Consistently received positive feedback from both students and their families on teaching effectiveness and rapport-building skills.
• Adapted lesson content according to changing student interests or levels of advancement in order to maintain motivation levels over time periods spanning multiple months or years.
• Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges.
• Arranged lessons to accommodate each student's unique goals and interests.

• Assisted in organizing and performing at various fundraising concerts, raising funds for community projects and church initiatives.
• Encouraged congregants to participate in worship by leading responsive hymns and familiar songs.
• Provided musical accompaniment for weekly choir rehearsals, fostering a strong sense of camaraderie among participants.
• Facilitated smooth transitions between liturgical elements by providing timely and appropriate musical cues.
• Developed an extensive repertoire that catered to diverse preferences within the congregation, resulting in increased satisfaction among members.
• Enhanced congregation''s worship experience by skillfully playing piano during services and special events.
• Performed at weddings, funerals, and other milestone events within the congregation, creating a meaningful and personal atmosphere for attendees.
• Worked closely with clergy to ensure that musical selections were cohesive with sermon themes and overall spiritual goals of each service.