Tea Mercer
Eugene,OR
Summary
Music instructor and speech-language pathology graduate student at the University of Oregon with ten years of experience in teaching voice and piano to students of all ages. Received initial undergraduate Bachelor's degree in Drama at UC Irvine, and lived in Los Angeles for seven years working in the music industry.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Instructor
Guitar Center
08.2024 - Current
- Teaches voice, piano, songwriting, and music theory to students of all ages and abilities.
- Background in classical and contemporary vocal technique with ability to create a custom learning experience unique to voice student goals.
- Teaches "mix" vocal technique and proper breathing technique and articulation.
- Works with students on music theory concepts such as the Circle of Fifths, major and minor piano scales, and building triads (chords).
Music Instructor
Freelance
06.2015 - Current
- Professional private music instructor for voice and piano for students of all ages and abilities in several cities throughout Southern California, and via online lessons.
- Background in classical and contemporary vocal performance.
- Teaches the "mix" voice technique and proper breathing/articulation.
- Teaches music theory foundations such as the Circle of Fifths, major/minor piano scales, and building triads (chords).
- Encouraged students individually in one-on-one settings to reach their personal voice and piano-related goals.
Music Instructor
Guitar Center
12.2019 - 07.2024
- Taught voice, piano, songwriting, and music theory to students of all ages and abilities.
- Background in classical and contemporary vocal technique with ability to create a custom learning experience unique to voice student goals.
- Taught "mix" vocal technique and proper breathing technique and articulation.
- Worked with students on music theory concepts such as the Circle of Fifths, major and minor piano scales, and building triads (chords).
- Prepared students for quarterly recitals.
Voice Lessons Instructor
Angeles Academy Of Music
12.2019 - 04.2023
- Worked one on one with private voice students of all ages on their singing voices, and bettering their vocal skills.
- Utilized various vocal techniques, phonetics, and vocal anatomy to optimize singing voices of each student.
- Prepared students of all ages and abilities for large-scale recitals at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Voice Lesson Instructor
The Rockademy
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Taught students of all ages and abilities in singing lead contemporary vocals in a rock band setting.
- Utilized contemporary techniques for vocal projection and breathing to improve vocal abilities.
- Prepared students for quarterly recitals and additional performance opportunities.
Voice Lesson Instructor
School of Rock
11.2014 - 06.2015
- Taught voice lessons in contemporary rock vocal styles to students of all ages and abilities.
- Worked with students in individual and group settings to improve vocal technique.
- Prepared students for recital and gig prep.
Education
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon06.2026
Postbaccalaureate - Speech-Language Pathology
San Diego State (Global Campus)
San Diego, CA07.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Education Sciences & Drama
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA06.2015
Skills
- Student Rapport-Building
- Vocal Projection
- Breathing Techniques
- Instruction of the "Mix" Voice
- Contemporary and Classical Instruction Experience
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Performance Preparation Experience
Additional Information
Legal Name: Torrey Mercer
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Music Instructor
Guitar Center
08.2024 - Current
Music Instructor
Guitar Center
12.2019 - 07.2024
Voice Lessons Instructor
Angeles Academy Of Music
12.2019 - 04.2023
Music Instructor
Freelance
06.2015 - Current
Voice Lesson Instructor
School of Rock
11.2014 - 06.2015
Voice Lesson Instructor
The Rockademy
06.2014 - 06.2016
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of Oregon
Postbaccalaureate - Speech-Language Pathology
San Diego State (Global Campus)
Bachelor of Arts - Education Sciences & Drama
University of California, Irvine