Violin with Michelle P.
About Michelle P.
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Owner, Music Educator
Sep, 2006 - PresentOnline Teaching Studio
Aside from my work as a professional musician, I like to supplement my income and enrich my life by passing on my knowledge through teaching.
Strings/Piano/Group Lesson Instructor
Sep, 2014 - Jul, 2017Sunset Learning Studio
I was in "extremely high-demand" as a faculty member at Sunset Learning Studio in Redondo Beach. I loved teaching at Sunset because their values are close to my heart. It is a family-run lesson studio which places a huge emphasis on community and student happiness. They don't, nor do I, believe in intimidation or over-straining young students. We have a shared belief in the intrinsic rewards of learning an instrument, and the fun brought out by skilled teachers. Sunset is so kind and caring to their teachers as well, and I think that speaks volumes about their business. Within the first couple months I was given a raise and more opportunities to teach group classes. It is so wonderful to feel like your hard work is noticed and valued. I have a great relationship with all of the staff here, and it has a great deal to do with the environment. The students flourish in a place like this, most of my students here are young pianists ages 5-12, not only are they happy, but they all develop real bona-fide (not just adorable) music skills.
Strings Instructor/Interim Manager
Nov, 2011 - Sep, 2015Tustin Music Center
The was my first teaching studio job, I began it at the end of college. This was the first time I had to make a syllabus and keep serious track of students progress, program recitals, and more. I learned so much from teaching down in Tustin and met many students with whom I will keep a lasting relationship. Tustin Music demanded a lot from their teachers in terms of excellence, this helped me grow so much and become the encouraging knowledgeable teacher I am today. I am so thankful for their advisement and encouragement.
Education
Bachelors of Music, String Performance - Cello
Sep, 2009 - May, 2012Bob Cole Conservatory of Music at CSULB
Graduate Artist Diploma - Contemporary Writing & Production
Jul, 2017 - Jun, 2019Berklee College of Music
Awards
Semper Fidelis Music Award
Jun, 2006US Marine Corps
North American Tour Scholarship
Aug, 2017Berklee College of Music
Hollywood Scoring's Future Session Players Clinic
Jan, 2015Hollywood Scoring
Tanya-Reed Gardner Memorial Scholarship
Aug, 2007TRG Music Endowed Scholarship Fund
Affiliations
Sigma Alpha Iota (ΣΑΙ)
May, 2010Sigma Alpha Iota is a professional International Music Fraternity for women. Formed to uphold the highest standards of music and to further the development of music in America and throughout the world, it continues to provide musical and educational resources to its members and the general public.Sigma Alpha Iota operates its own national philanthropy, Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies, Inc.
American Federation of Musicians
Jan, 2014A labor union representing professional musicians in the United States and Canada. Founding in 1896 as the successor to the "National League of Musicians," the AFM is the largest organization in the world representing the interests of professional musicians.
Languages
Finnish
Limited Proficiency
Spanish
Limited Proficiency
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