Sinclaire Wade

As a music instructor, my job is to teach individuals how to play percussion instruments, more specifically drum set. With this responsibility, I put together a program of studies based on individuals' needs and evaluate their progress and skills over a given time frame.

• Communicated with parents on the progress of students via emails and Zoom calls.
• Increased student retention and satisfaction by providing engaging, one-on-one instruction for various instruments.
• Strengthened students'' sight-reading abilities with targeted exercises and consistent practice routines.
• Expanded students'' musical repertoire through the introduction of diverse genres, styles, and techniques.
• Offered positive encouragement to keep participants motivated and eager to learn.
• Tailored lesson plans to target varied learning styles.
• Incorporated fundamentals of music into lessons to discuss music concepts and techniques.
• 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.
• Enhanced student performance by developing personalized lesson plans tailored to individual needs.

• Enhanced audience engagement by incorporating dynamic stage presence and innovative musical arrangements.
• Collaborated with fellow musicians for seamless performances, fostering a strong sense of teamwork and camaraderie.
• Developed customized set-lists catering to the preferences of diverse audiences, ensuring memorable experiences.
• Expanded professional network through effective communication and relationship-building strategies within the music industry.
• Showcased versatility by performing in various settings such as weddings, corporate events, and private parties.
• Balanced multiple projects simultaneously by effectively managing time and prioritizing tasks according to deadlines and client expectations.
• Taught private music lessons, adapting tuition to ages and skill levels.

When I travel back to Houston I still play for River Of Praise Church if needed. Being a part of the Praise and Worship team I:

• Collaborated with other musicians to plan rehearsals and performances.
• Adapted to new songs, concepts and arrangements quickly and professionally.
• Played a variety of music with broad stylistic range and improvisatorial flexibility.
• Identified mistakes made by other musicians and corrected problems.
• Expressed musical themes through tempo, phrasing, volume and dynamics.
• Provided accompaniment for church choirs and other musicians participating in worship.

• Collaborated with fellow musicians for seamless performances and increased audience engagement.
• Increased fan base through engaging social media content, connecting with music enthusiasts worldwide.
• Elevated performance quality by consistently practicing and refining individual skills on various instruments.
• Expanded musical repertoire through exploration of diverse genres, styles, and techniques.