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Accredited Private Teacher, Performer, and Composer

Private Music Instruction

(April 2021-Present)

I have instructed private voice at the conservatory, undergraduate, and graduate level. While holding this position my duties have included but are not limited to creating custom lesson plans for each student based on individual goals and skill level, demonstrating and teaching proper vocal technique in different genres,  demonstrating and teaching skills related to music technology (LogicPro, Sibelius, GarageBand), teaching individualized music theory curriculum and communicating with students and parents on a regular basis.

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BA in Vocal Music Performance University of Wisconsin Parkside 

(May 2021)

In May of 2021 I graduated from University of Wisconsin Parkside with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Vocal Music Performance with an emphasis in Contemporary Commercial Music.

Scholarships & Awards:

        Magna Cum Laude 

        Music Ensemble Grant

        R. Patretti Music Scholarship

        Francis Bedford Scholarship

        Link Arts and Humanities Scholarship

Positions/ Campus Services:

        Campus Ambassador, 2019 - 2021

  • liaison between prospective students and the University

  • Provide campus tours

  • Provide admissions office support

  • Assist potential and current students with inquiries regarding University

        President of The Beat student Organization, 2019 - 2020

  • Directed and produced an original student created cabaret style musical

  • Facilitated a safe space for students to explore musical activities outside of class

  • Put on workshop introducing songwriting and looping

MFA in Music Composition from The Vermont College of Fine Arts

(August 2023)

In August of 2023 I graduated with a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Music composition.

Scholarships & Awards:

        Composers Fellowship Award

        Diversity in Composition Scholarships

Positions:

        Graduate Assistant for 2024 Fall residency

  • Livestream Performances/Concerts 

  • Record lectures (11+), Choral Workshops (2) 

  • Managing spaces (e.g. rehearsal rooms, jam space); reorganizing spaces per needs of schedule

  • Running Lights for concerts (5-6)

  • Troubleshooting tech for Masterclasses (4-5 sessions, about an hour to 1.5 hours)

  • Coordinating and managing Songwriting Showcase

MM in Vocal Pedagogy from University of Carthage

(August of 2024-present​​)

I am currently working on obtaining a master of music degree in Musical Theater vocal pedagogy. While at Carthage I have received training in Estill voice methodology which I utilize in my own teaching!

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Awards:

        Carthage Scholarship

Positions:

        Graduate Assistantship 

  • Running sound ques for production

  • Mixing sound ques, tracks, and mics for production

  • Communicating/collaborating with director, actors, and crew

  • GA for Undergraduate contemporary Vocal Pedagogy class

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