About Amy B.
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Yoga Teacher
May, 2019 - PresentOm Namo Center, Cambridge, MA
Weekly class teacher, specializing in Restorative and Yin Yoga.
Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano, Voice Teacher
Feb, 2019 - PresentThe Conservatory at Highlands, Newton, MA
Private lesson teacher in violin, viola, cello, piano, and voice to students ages 5 and up.
Suzuki Violin Teacher
Sep, 2018 - PresentPowers Music School, Belmont, MA
Suzuki Violin teacher to ages 2 and up. Faulty member: Suzuki on the Hill Music Camp.
Fiddle Teacher
Sep, 2018 - PresentPowers Music School, Belmont, MA
Fiddle Teacher, ages 3 and up. Faculty member, Fiddling on the Hill Camp.
Workshop Leader
Oct, 2017 - Oct, 2017NJ Folk Project Acoustic Getaway
Workshop curriculum writer and leader at regional folk music festival sponsored by the NJ Folk Project
Yoga Teacher
Oct, 2016 - Aug, 2018Shakti Yoga and Living Arts, Maplewood, NJ
Weekly class teacher, specializing in Yin yoga.
Early Childhood Music Teacher
Sep, 2016 - Aug, 2018Lacordaire Academy, Montclair, NJ
PreK-1st grade general music teacher.
Suzuki Violin Teacher
Oct, 2015 - Jun, 2018Montclair State University Extension Division, Montclair, NJ
Private lesson and group class teacher, Pre-Twinkle, Twinkle, and Book 1 violin class.
Violin, Guitar & Voice Teacher
Oct, 2014 - Aug, 2018Lacordaire Academy, Montclair, NJ
Violin, Guitar, & Piano teacher for students ages 4-12
Workshop Leader
Feb, 2014 - Feb, 2018New York Caledonian Club
Workshop leader in Scottish Fiddle.
Fiddle Player & Backup Vocals
Sep, 2013 - Sep, 2017Burning Bridget Cleary
Fiddle & Vocalist with the international touring band Burning Bridget Cleary.
Education
Viola Performance
Sep, 1995 - Jun, 1999Manhattan School of Music
VINYASA YOGA 200HR
Jun, 2016 - Aug, 2017The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, Bethlehem, PA
Yin Yoga Teacher Training
Feb, 2009 - Mar, 2009Yinside Yoga, Chatham, NJ
Linguistics, BA
Sep, 2001 - Feb, 2005Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ
Viola Performance and Teaching
Sep, 1999 - Jan, 2001Trinity College of Music, London
Certifications
Dalcroze Eurythmics
Aug, 2005New York Dalcroze School
Level 1 training in Dalcroze Eurythmics
Suzuki Violin Book 2
Aug, 2014Institut Suzuki Montreal
Suzuki Violin Book 2
Suzuki Violin Book 1
Aug, 2013Institut Suzuki Montreal
Suzuki Book 1 level training
Paul Rolland Method
Jun, 2013George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
Training in Paul Rolland's Action in String playing, building correct playing technique during the earliest lessons.
O'Connor Method
Jun, 2010Ashokan Center, NY, O'Connor Camp Charleston, SC
Books 1-4 certification and training in Mark O'Connor Method
Music Together
Jun, 2007Music Together of Princeton, NJ
Certification in teaching the Music Together method of early childhood music ages 0-5. Studies in the neuroscience of early music acquisition.
Performance Wellness Levels 1, 2
Jun, 2006New York University, New School University
Training in stage fright, music therapy, and performance related disorders with Dr. Louise Montello, NYC.
Affiliations
Dalcroze Society of America
Mar, 2006Based on the artistic and pedagogical principles of Emile Jaques-Dalcroze, the Dalcroze approach teaches an understanding of music's fundamental concepts, expressive meanings, and deep connections to other arts and activities. Performers, teachers, dancers, actors, children, and senior citizens can all benefit from this approach which incorporates rhythmic movement, aural training and improvisation.
Broadcast Music Inc.
Feb, 2012One of three United States performing rights organizations, along with ASCAP and SESAC. It collects license fees on behalf of songwriters, composers, and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed. In FY 2013, BMI collected more than $944 million in licensing fees and distributed $814 million in royalties.
Suzuki Association of the Americas
Jun, 2010The Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA) is a coalition of teachers, parents, educators, and others who are interested in making music education available to all children. The SAA provides programs and services to members throughout North and South America.
American String Teachers Association
Sep, 2007The American String Teachers Association, founded more than 60 years ago, is a membership organization for string and orchestra teachers and players, helping them to develop and refine their careers. ASTA's members range from budding student teachers to artist-status performers. The organization provides a vast array of services, including instrument insurance, an award-winning scholarly journal, discounts on publications and resources, annual professional development opportunities, and access to collegial network of colleagues throughout the string profession.
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