Helping Students to Understand the Basics of Navigating The 6 String Guitar; Notes, Building blocks
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About Tamari (Tamara) W.
Experience
Music Director
Jul, 2018 - PresentST. PAUL LUTHERAN
Directed Choirs, Helped to Choose music for Anthems; Religious Holiday music; Sang; Performed on both piano and organ for services
Music Director (Interim)
Jul, 2018 - PresentSt. Paul's Lutheran Church
Chief Musician for this church, planning each week's Hymns and Service music closely with Pastor K. Wadhams. Organist, Keyboard Player (Clavinova) and Vocalist.
Independent Associate Senior Manager Level
Jun, 2012 - PresentPrivate Company
I present Legal Insurance and Identity Theft Prevention and Restoration Plans to Individuals, Families, Self-Employed Professionals, Businesses and Companies (as employee benefits), following a protracted legal probate experience with a family member from '06 to the Spring of '11. I'm especially driven to help artists, writers, and musicians to arm and protect themselves with affordable legal services available in 50 states: Use your money for your life and art, not to line lawyers' pockets! one year's membership availing us of attorney advice in every discipline of the law costs less than one hour with a specialized licensed attorney. The trainings and experience I've gained in learning the plans and publicly presenting them to business professionals every month since 2013 has given me outstanding public relations skills and experience; public speaking skills.
Content Management & Web Design Assistant
Aug, 2006 - May, 2014Artful One Design
Data entry, content consultant; visual graphics assistant in content managed web sites and print materials as well as typing; document preparation, office management; (interfacing with clients for proposals etc.)
Performing Pianist and Mezzo Soprano
Apr, 2006 - PresentThe Schubert Club; Music Teachers Association; Wednesday Music Org.
Perform both as a soloist and as a singer in ensembles with musical colleagues throughout the State of CT and NY.
Sales Associate in Antiques; Rare Books
Mar, 2005 - Mar, 2010AJ Antiques & Collectibles
Assisted with trade and antique show displays and sales; traveling auctions; and purchasing inventory; specialized in rare; illustrated children's books for awhile..Here I began to develop my confidence in public speaking and presentation skills.
General Music Teacher
Aug, 2002 - Apr, 2003Trumbull Public School System
Taught General Music; Musical Games; Singing K-6 in Jane Ryan and Booth Hill Schools singing, using musical instruments; music and movement, listening games; ear training games; implemented a course in music from around the world for the older children...
Private Instructor: Piano & Voice
Sep, 1998 - Apr, 2011Middle Sea Music
Private Teacher for both Piano and Voice Students both at my home studio and at student homes
Education
BFA Piano & Music in Film
Aug, 1981 - Dec, 1985Purchase College, SUNY
MM Piano; Composition; Comparative Literature Music in Film
Sep, 1986 - May, 1993Indiana University Jacob's School of Music
Certifications
CT's ARC program graduate
Aug, 2002CT Board of Education
CT's Alternate Route to Teacher Certification-- Condensed course in teaching music in public school: this included learning the basics of every band instrument.
GROUP FITNESS CERTIFICATION
Jul, 2018AFAA / NASM
Physical Fitness Instructor Training Certification for Group Teaching Earned Summer of 2018. I have developed a LIIT program to Classical Music to help an aging population stay healthy and fit while learning about and enjoying the beauty, power, and rhythm of famous and not so famous Classical Music pieces!
Awards
Merit Prize
Sep, 1998Guild of Temple Musicians
Silver Sneakers Signature YOGA Class
Oct, 2020tivity health
Affiliations
Music Teachers National Association
Mar, 2003The MTNA was founded in 1876 with the goal of advancing the value of music study and music-making to society while supporting the careers and professionalism of teachers of music. With nearly 22,000 members in 50 states—and more than 500 local affiliates—the MTNA is the preeminent source for music teacher support, where members embody like-minded values and commitment to their students, colleagues and society as a whole, while reaping the rewards of collaboration, continuity and connection throughout the lifetime of their careers.
Literacy Volunteers of Southern Connecticut
Feb, 2015The mission of the Literacy Volunteers of Southern Connecticut is to provide services at no cost to any individual who wishes to learn the English language or enhance their reading, writing, speaking and math skills necessary to lead productive lives in our community.
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
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