Strongest in reading and interpreting classical repertoire and musical theater
Proficient in reading lead sheets and jazz charts
Specialize in teaching general/choral music for children and early childhood music
Additional Info:
EXPERTISE
Collaborative Pianist - Play in collaboration with instrumentalists, singers, dancers and other artists
Skilled in sight-reading music notation, reading lead sheets and following artists
Vocalist - Mezzo-Soprano, Ensemble and Solo, Classical and Jazz
EXPERIENCE
Collaborative Pianist - freelance work with instrumentalists, soloists and ensembles (2001 present)
Old Cutler Presbyterian Church, Palmetto Bay, FL (2011 2012)
Choir Accompanist Weekly services and rehearsals
New World School of the Arts, Miami, FL (2011)
Staff Accompanist Premier magnet arts college and high school
Voice forums and opera rehearsals
Miami Choral Academy, Miami, FL (2011 2012)
Choir Accompanist rehearsals and performances
Faculty Teacher Musical skills classes, choir rehearsals and performances
Miami Arts Charter School, Miami, FL
Associate Teacher Choirs grades 6 12
Accompanist Choirs and soloists
University of Miami, Frost School of Music, Coral Gables, FL (2009-2011)
Accompanist for voice studios
The Choral Project, San Jose, CA (Director: Daniel Hughes)
Singer and Accompanist Recordings, collaborative performances,
festivals and competitions
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA (1997-2001)
Accompanist Voice studios and ballet classes
ACCOLADES & ACTIVITIES
Steinway Society of Western Pennsylvania Piano Competition: Winner (2001)
Cantori New York Singer (current)
De Anza College, Cupertino, CA - Vocal Flight: 6-member jazz vocal ensemble
Reno Jazz Festival 2007 Vocal Ensembles: 1st Place
Downbeat Student Awards 2008 Album Make the Move: Outstanding Performance
EDUCATION
University of Miami, Frost School of Music, Coral Gables, FL (2010)
Master of Music, Music Education with Certification
Jazz voice with Lisanne Lyons
De Anza College, Cupertino, CA Solo jazz voice (2006 2007)
Vocal Studio of Mary Linduska Classical voice (2002 2007)
Carnegie Mellon University, School Of Music, Pittsburgh, PA (2001)
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Music Performance (Piano) with University Honors
Minors in Accompanying and Communication Design
Main study with Hanna Wu Li, lessons with Earl Wild
Fees
$ 35.00 Dollars Per Hour
Flexible, negotiable depending on number of hours, reduced fees for students
Instruments
Piano
Specialisms
Instrumental Accompaniment, Vocal Accompaniment, Musical Theatre, Musical Direction
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