Lesson Details
Taylor teaches

About
- Teaches students:
- Ages 5+
- Teaching since:
- 2015
Hello!
My name is Taylor Kendig, I am a passionate music teacher who specializes in teaching intro level music theory classes and private voice lessons. I recently received my Bachelor of Arts in music performance from the University of Portland, where I met my own amazing voice instructor Dr. Nicole Hanig, who I still train with to this day. I have over two years of teaching experience, as a private voice and beginning piano instructor with various organizations. This last summer I served on the faculty at Oregon Music Academy for three months, where I taught private voice lessons and group classes for pre-schoolers. I currently am the music director for St. Cyril parish in Wilsonville, and I am a substitute teacher with various organizations in Oregon and Washington, including Vancouver Music Academy. I am a local professional performer, who has appeared onstage with local companies in Oregon and has performed all over the world as a young artist, including with opera festivals in Italy, Florida, and Canada. I am an opera and musical theater artist that also has a background and strong love for contemporary music- particularly rock and country/bluegrass. I love working with voices and encouraging my students to rejoice in their own authenticity as a performer. I strongly believe that music lessons should be an opportunity to also grow as a person, and increase a persons level of confidence in themselves. I work hard to maintain a positive and safe creative environment while teaching. I am also trained in the call to protect program, which allows me to have the knowledge to maintain an especially safe environment for children. I have a lot of experience working with kids as well, from serving in various leadership positions with local churches and children's arts programs, to having two wonderful little sisters at home. I would be so excited to meet you and to be allowed into your individual artistic journey. Let me know when you would like to get started!!
Experience
Music Director
Aug 2017 - PresentI am the director of music for the parish, I coordinate all music related activities at the parish including but not limited to: children's programs for musical enrichment, special events and weekend mass services, and the St. Cyril Church Choir.
Freelance Private Vocal Instructor
Jan 2015 - Presentteach freelance private voice lessons to students in the Portland Metro area.
Freelance professional performer
Jan 2014 - PresentI have had the pleasure or performing with many wonderful companies, festivals, and programs all over the world as a professional performer and young artist in training. My training programs include: Music in the Marche italian opera studies program in Italy, Miami Classical Music Festival in Florida, and the Halifax Summer Opera Festival in Nova Scotia. Professional organizations include: the Mocks Crest Company, St. Thomas Catholic Church in Washington, St. Cyril Catholic Church in Portland, and the SE Portland Community Music Center.
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Apr 2017 - Aug 2017Small group teacher for pre-school age children, and private vocal and beginning piano instructor with the institution.
Education
BA in music performance (vocal studies emphasis)
Aug 2013 - May 2017Languages
German
Spanish
Certifications
Call to Protect
Nov 2017I am certified and trained in the call to protect anti child harassment program. I am trained to ensure children's safety in all situations in and outside of the classroom. I am also trained to spot the warning signs of other adults potentially dangerous behavior toward children.
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