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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