About Robin O.
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Professional Singer-Songwriter
Jul, 1999 - PresentKillarney Star
Piano singer-songwriter performing under the moniker Killarney Star. In the vein of Tori Amos meets Sara Bareilles. Social media influencer, touring artist, studio artist, pro songwriting collaborator. Opened for national acts including Berlin, The Motels, Jada Pinkett Smith, and The Samples. Two albums on Spotify, another in the works. On social media I combine inspirational speaking with my songs to deliver lasting messages with lots of heart.
Digital Marketing Strategist and Pro Copywriter
Jan, 2014 - Dec, 2020Various companies
I have outstanding experience as a resume and cover letter writer, professional blogger, email copywriter, emagazine editor, content calendar manager, and social media growth maven. I'm also a longtime professional singer-songwriter, witty social media influencer, life purpose coach, and podcast host, producing content weekly.
Owner and Chief Instructor
May, 2004 - May, 2012The Kaley School of Music
• Created a unique, graded approach to deliver high-quality private music lessons to clients' homes. • Taught piano, composition, and songwriting to beginner to intermediate students, ranging from ages 4 to adult, in their homes. • Oversaw an Assistant Director who helped manage a team of up to 14 teachers serving up to 100 students. • Organized and hosted two public, city-sponsored recitals each year.
Independent Piano Teacher
Jan, 1997 - Dec, 2003Robin O'Donovan
Taught piano, composition, and songwriting to beginner to intermediate children in private studios and in clients' homes.
Harpsichordist and Dancer
Jan, 1987 - Dec, 1989Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Sightread historically accurate, now-defunct "figured bass" sheet music on reproduction harpsichords with a trio in front of historic area visitors. Part of a rotating troupe performing historically accurate line dances for visitors. Led visitor tours, answered questions about the life of genteel young people in late 1700s Williamsburg.
Education
20 Continuous Years Classical Piano Study
Sep, 1977 - May, 1997Private Instructors from Juilliard and Peabody Conservatories
Bachelor of Arts in Music Therapy
Aug, 1991 - Jun, 1997Queens University, Charlotte, NC
Awards
Full Scholarship Recipient
May, 1991Queens University, Charlotte, NC
Songwriting Praised by
Jun, 2001Multi-Grammy-Award-Winning Bruce Hornsby
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ASCAP
Jul, 2004ASCAP 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.
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