Fima C.
Private tutor in New York, NY
Education
Fulbright Scholar 2012-2014 MA in Jazz Studies (piano) from William Paterson University of New Jersey, 2014. GPA 3,736. Notable teachers: James Weidman, Mulgrew Miller, Vincent Herring, Steve LaSpina, Gene Bertoncini MA and BA from Kharkiv National University of Arts, Ukraine, 2008. Master's diploma with distinction.
Experience
Courses I teach for all ages and levels: Piano (individual and group lessons) Ensemble Music Theory Ear-Training Harmony Jazz Improvisation Jazz Composition Music Appreciation Music Production Music Business Experience at the college level: 2007-2012 - Accompanist for vocalists at the jazz and pop department Kharkiv National Kotlyarevsky University of Arts - Kharkiv, Ukraine Duties: Accompanied undergraduate and graduate students majoring in jazz and pop vocal; Taught jazz improvisation, basics of jazz/pop arranging, composition, harmony and history of jazz (in-class); Made arrangements for combos (4-9 pieces bands) for in- class purposes and students' recitals; Helped students to write/develop their original compositions; Coached small-group ensembles Experience as a piano instructor (2007-present): I currently teach two piano students (9 and 50 y.o.) at the private music school The Unicorn in New York city; April-June 2015 - taught piano 4 children (7-10 y.o.) as a part of Grace Chapel Church's after school program. Additional experience: July 2015 - visiting piano and production instructor for an international summer camp in Krivoy Rog, Ukraine Duties: Taught 30 students (vocalists/instrumentalists) divided in 3 ensembles; Produced 2 songs per ensemble, supervising creative process and arrangements; Assisted in studio recording; Lectured in music business; Gave workshop in jazz improvisation for all instruments; Prepared bands for final performances
Availability
Weekdays at any time
Can Meet
Up to 45 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
These are the things I love doing the most: to teach, inspire through sharing knowledge and personal experience, create, compose, perform both with my music projects and with someone else's ones, travel, learn something new about various aspects of the world we live in or human activity, read, go to theatre, film short videos for my video blog and just enjoy life! For more information, please visit www.fimamusic.com or www.facebook.com/fimachupakhin
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