Private Music Instructor
Personal Studio
, CT, VA, TX, NJ, IL, DE
1984 - Current
- Encouraged students to perform in recitals or other public performances throughout the year.
- Worked closely with parents to ensure that students were meeting their goals and staying motivated throughout their studies.
- Assessed student abilities and developed appropriate course objectives for instruction.
- Taught music theory, technique, ear training, sight singing and performance skills to students of all ages.
- Monitored student's musical development by assessing their playing ability at regular intervals.
- Utilized various teaching methods such as rote learning, note reading drills and improvisation exercises to teach music fundamentals.
- Created repertoire lists that challenge students while developing their technical abilities in a timely manner.
- Participated in music festivals or competitions as an adjudicator when needed.
- Organized special events such as concerts or workshops featuring guest artists or clinicians.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans designed to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Researched new material for use in classroom activities or private lessons.
- Provided students with feedback on their progress, and encouraged them to practice regularly.
- Designed opportunities for scholars to participate in community musical events.
- Taught private and semi-private instrumental, vocal, and music training lessons.
- Incorporated fundamentals of music into lessons to discuss music concepts and theories.
- Tailored lesson plans to target varied learning styles.
- Communicated with parents or family members on progress of participants after lessons.
- Fostered creative and confident environment for music education and exploration.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to determine desired learning outcomes, lesson schedule and additional practical matters.
- Utilized method books and teaching aids to provide instruction.
- Modeled proper techniques and exercises to rehearse between private lessons.
- Aided students in preparations for auditions for diverse institutions by helping select pieces and assessing necessary practice time, as well as monitoring accuracy and progress.
- Fostered enthusiasm for music and good practicing habits by creating comfortable and fun environment during lessons.
- Offered positive encouragement to keep participants motivated and eager to learn.
- Mentored individual students by taking creative approach.
- Organized special events, school concerts, music competitions and music examinations.
- Encouraged creativity and self-expression through composition and improvisation assignments.
