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Classical Piano, Theory and Musical Theatre Instructor
Jan, 2006 - Jun, 2016Freelance
Piano, General Theory Teacher Voice Coach for Musical Theater • Led active private piano & theory studio of 11 students, ages 5 – 16. • Organized student concerts and prepared students for conservatory entry exams in piano and theory. • Prepared musical performers for auditions, focusing on ear training, solfège and interpretation (teenage & adult).
Music Composition Instructor, for Non-Major Undergraduates – General Music Courses
Jan, 2020 - Mar, 2020Northwestern University (Bienen School of Music)
• Designed the syllabus and delivered two 80-minute lectures weekly, class of 22. • Created and gave feedback on group and individual projects, as well as short assignments. • Offered individual tutoring, and held regular office hours. • Curated a rich online platform of related audio, video, scores, software, and theory resources.
Form and Analysis of Tonal Music Instructor, for Non-Major Undergraduates – General Music Courses
Jan, 2019 - Mar, 2019Northwestern University (Bienen School of Music)
• Designed the syllabus and delivered three 50-minute lectures weekly, class of 12 (seniors). • Created and gave feedback on group and individual projects, short assignments and diagnostic exams. • Offered individual tutoring, and held regular office hours. • Curated a rich online platform of related audio, video, scores, and theory resources
Tonal Harmony Instructor, for Non-Major Undergraduates – General Music Courses
Sep, 2018 - Dec, 2018Northwestern University (Bienen School of Music)
• Designed the syllabus and delivered three 50-minute lectures weekly, class of 28 (seniors). • Created and gave feedback on group and individual projects, short assignments and diagnostic exams. • Offered individual tutoring, and held regular office hours. • Curated a rich online platform of related audio, video, scores, and theory resources.
Aural Skills Instructor for Music Major Undergraduates
Sep, 2016 - Jun, 2017Northwestern University (Bienen School of Music)
• Deliver 3 (50’) lectures per week to undergraduate music majors, class of 15 (freshmen). • Grade and provide constructive feedback for 45 performance diagnostics, written assignments and exams, per academic year. • Offer individual tutoring, participate in weekly T.A. meetings, and release biweekly student progress reports.
Music Director and Pre-School Music Teacher
Oct, 2015 - Jun, 2016Boston Cathedral Greek School
• Designed and co-instructed a weekly 2-hour music course for 10 students, ages 3-5. The course aimed at teaching the Greek language and introducing the Greek cultural heritage, in addition to developing basic music skills (singing, playing instruments, solo and ensemble improvising, understanding rhythm and pitch, creating soundscapes, playing body percussion, reading and designing graphic scores, developing music memory.) • Led the 4-month-long “Odyssey” project; lesson plans were staged as dramatic episodes from the Odyssey, combining music-skill development, acting, games and dance with cultural knowledge.
Keyboard Harmony Instructor
Jan, 2014 - May, 2015New England Conservatory
• Delivered weekly lectures and instructed harmony on the keyboard. Coordinated communication with 80+ NEC undergraduate music students in my studio - classes of 10. • Reported student progress, proctored exams and participated in weekly faculty meetings. • Tutored remedial private lessons and held regular office hours.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Music Studies
Sep, 2005 - Oct, 2012Athens School of Music
Doctor of Philosophy in Music (Composition and Music Technology)
Sep, 2016 - Jun, 2023Northwestern University (Bienen School of Music)
Master's Degree in Composition and Theory
Sep, 2013 - May, 2015New England Conservatory, Boston
Diploma in Classical Piano and Theory
Jan, 2006 - Jun, 2013Max Hallecker Conservatory
Certifications
Certified Team and Camp Leader for minors aged 15-18
May, 2009World Association of Guides and Scouts
Over 70 hours of intensive educational programming and survival training, specialized in late teens.
Awards
Presidential Award for 1st Place in National Exams (University Placement)
Jan, 2006Ministry of Education, Greece
Full Academic Scholarship
Sep, 2016Bienen School of Music, Northwestern University
Educational Grant
Oct, 2014Gerondelis Foundation, Lynn, MA.
Academic Award and Scholarship
Sep, 2013New England Conservatory
Academic Grant
Aug, 2013A.G.Leventis Foundation, Athens, GR.
Affiliations
ASCAP
Mar, 2020ASCAP is a membership association of more than 625,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers. We uphold the value of our members’ music, and help them thrive alongside the businesses that use their music every day.
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
French
Limited Proficiency
Greek
Native Proficiency
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