Nicole Gordon
Doylestown
Summary
Music teacher with years of professional experience to share. Committed to providing effective and dynamic tools for each, individual student. Skilled Music Teacher offering 20 years of experience as educator, leader and performer. Strong attention to detail with creative and friendly style.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Music Teacher
Nicole Gordon Music
04.2007 - Current
- Explained music theory, aural skills and fundamental concepts to teach students to understand, analyze, perform and create music.
- Planned and prepared individual music lessons to support student needs.
- Motivated students to practice music by offering positive reinforcement and encouraging progress.
- Created encouraging, fun and focused lesson atmosphere.
- Acquired teaching materials and resources to facilitate music instruction.
- Arranged performance recitals and concerts to allow students to showcase musical talents.
- Established and maintained network of music contacts to promote work continuity.
- Tailored instruction to meet individual student needs and cultivated inclusive learning environment.
Vocal and Piano Instructor
School of Rock
01.2012 - 10.2015
- Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges.
- Gathered display materials and distributed programs for shows and performances.
- Developed musical instruction with goal of end-of-term recital performance.
Vocal Instructor
Hollywood Academy of Music
03.2009 - 06.2013
- Taught fundamentals such as projection, breathing and vocal techniques.
- Helped students prepare for auditions and special events.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
Vocal Instructor
Musicians Institute
01.2009 - 06.2013
- Taught fundamentals such as projection, breathing and vocal techniques.
- Helped students prepare for auditions and special events.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Adapted teaching programs to meet individual and group needs.
- Taught performers of varying skill levels ways to improve overall range.
- Supported singers participating in recording sessions and live performances.
- Evaluated and graded students' class work, performances, projects, assignments and papers.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Education
Karen Jennings Voice Study
Los Angeles, CA12.2011
Jazz Vocal Performance -
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA12.1995
Russell Faith Vocal Studio
Newtown, Pennsylvania12.1986
Skills
- Voice Training
- Piano
- Community Performances
- Performance Techniques
- Improvisation Techniques
- Individualized Instruction
- Student Needs Assessment
- Vocal Tone
- Artistic Technique Demonstration
- Performance Coaching
- Goal Setting
Websites
Professional Experience
- Professional Vocalist for 30 years
- Released 10 CD’s independently
- Toured the United States and Caribbean
- Work steadily as a session vocalist
- Have had over 40 original songs placed in film, TV, Regal & AMC movie theaters, Lufthansa Airlines, and commercials
Timeline
Vocal and Piano Instructor
School of Rock
01.2012 - 10.2015
Vocal Instructor
Hollywood Academy of Music
03.2009 - 06.2013
Vocal Instructor
Musicians Institute
01.2009 - 06.2013
Private Music Teacher
Nicole Gordon Music
04.2007 - Current
Karen Jennings Voice Study
Jazz Vocal Performance -
Temple University
Russell Faith Vocal Studio
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