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Ricardo Zayas

Rural Hall

Summary

Dynamic Music Instructor with a proven track record at Family Piano Academy, specializing in personalized curricula and innovative teaching techniques. Expert in music theory and audio recording, I excel in fostering student engagement and collaboration with parents, ensuring tailored learning experiences that enhance performance and creativity. Strong communicator dedicated to student success.

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience

Work History

Music Instructor

Family Piano Academy
Raleigh
03.2009 - Current
  • Designed lesson plans tailored to individual student needs and skill levels.
  • Developed suitable personalized Curricula.
  • Instructed students in Piano, Music Theory, Music Recording and Notation Technologies, Applied Musicianship, Specialist in Jazz and Contemporary Music performance.
  • Participated in the development of the Diamond Piano Method.
  • Continued to Instruct online during the pandemic via Zoom and Farplay.io, utilizing Audio to USB conversion, MIDI and Audio Recording, Multiple video sources. This reinforced my communication skills.
  • Collaborated with parents and adult students to discuss student progress and address concerns.

Special Needs Teacher Assistant

Wakefield High School
Raleigh
08.2007 - 06.2014
  • Assisted with the education, physical needs and general support of students in Self Contained classrooms, working with students with Moderate Disabilities to students with Severe and Profound Mental Disabilities.
  • Attended IEP meetings with parents, educators, administrators and other professionals involved in the care of the child.

Professional Freelance Musician

Various Employers
Atlantic City
01.1980 - 07.2007
  • Company Overview: Atlantic City, Philadelphia, NYC
  • Performed live music at various venues, engaging diverse audiences.
  • Pianist-keyboard player, arranger, musical director, Recording Session Musician and Composer.
  • Collaborated with other musicians to create original compositions and arrangements for live performances and recordings.
  • Atlantic City, Philadelphia, NYC

Assistant Director of Music- Contemporary Worship

Cape May Presbyterian Church
Cape May
02.2004 - 06.2007
  • Coordinated and directed worship services, ensuring smooth operations and volunteer support.
  • Provided musical arrangements and directed the church band.
  • Established relationships with the Atlantic City and Philadelphia communities of jazz performers as guest performers at services and at the monthly Jazz Vespers

Education

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Atlantic Cape Community College
Mays Landing, NJ
06.2006

High School Diploma -

La Salle Military Academy
Oakdale, NY
06.1970

Liberal Arts -

Fordham University At Lincoln Center
New York, NY

Skills

  • Lesson planning and curriculum development
  • Music theory and technology
  • Piano instruction and improvisation
  • Audio recording techniques
  • Student assessment and feedback
  • Innovative teaching methods
  • Individualized learning plans
  • Online teaching experience
  • Sight-reading proficiency
  • Collaboration and communication skills
  • Adaptive instruction strategies
  • Multicultural music appreciation
  • Live performance experience

Accomplishments

  • Recorded and released a CD of Original Instrumental Music called "AH! The Sweet Smell of Industry" Released in 2022/ Available on all the major platforms. rickzayas.hearnow.com

Timeline

Music Instructor

Family Piano Academy
03.2009 - Current

Special Needs Teacher Assistant

Wakefield High School
08.2007 - 06.2014

Assistant Director of Music- Contemporary Worship

Cape May Presbyterian Church
02.2004 - 06.2007

Professional Freelance Musician

Various Employers
01.1980 - 07.2007

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Atlantic Cape Community College

High School Diploma -

La Salle Military Academy

Liberal Arts -

Fordham University At Lincoln Center

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