Thomas A., Chicago, Illinois Vocal Training Teacher | Teaches Private Lessons in 60622

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Thomas A.

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Teaches all skill levels

Age: 10+

Speaks English

Teaching since 2005

MA Vocal Pedagogy

About Thomas A.

It's always a good idea to know about the person with whom you're studying. :) I grew up in a family of educators. My mom and dad both taught in elementary schools for most of their careers, which meant I was always around teachers. 'Education' just runs through my veins. I love working with people from all backgrounds and skill levels and helping them realize and reach their potential. My Education I earned my B.A. Music Education in 2005 and received certification in choral, instrumental, and general music (pre-K through 12th grade). I completed my M.A. Vocal Pedagogy in 2007 with the queen of pedagogy herself, Joan Wall. In 2018, I'll begin my D.M.A. Vocal Performance at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, though I'll maintain my Chicago studio. I've studied voice for 17 years and I still take lessons because I know there's so much more to learn. Musical Expertise I've taught voice in Dallas and Chicago for thirteen years. I've worked with beginning teens to professional adults and everyone in-between. I've conducted mixed and women's choirs at Holy Name Cathedral for nine years. I give talks on arts entrepreneurship and voice/vocal pedagogy and judge singing competitions. I'm a member of the American Choral Directors Association and National Association of Teachers of Singing. I sing professionally and run my own ensemble - the Bach and Beethoven Experience - which performs across the Midwest.

Instructor details

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Teacher's Studio

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N. Campbell Ave.

Teaching Hours

Monday

4 PM-6 PM

Tuesday

4 PM-6 PM

Wednesday

4 PM-6 PM

Thursday

4 PM-6 PM

Friday

4 PM-6 PM

Saturday

12 PM-6 PM

Sunday

12 PM-6 PM

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Pricing

60 minutes

$70

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Experience

Executive Director

Jul, 2014 - Present

Bach and Beethoven Experience

The BBE is a 'nontraditional' group that aims to shatter expectations of classical music concerts. At our shows, music serves a story and is people-centric, so we try to build personal connection between our audience and our artists through stories, music of all kinds (classical, folk, original music, and beyond), and an interactive experience. (As a bonus, we rock the house with some pretty cool and unique instruments, too. )

Program Coordinator

Aug, 2011 - Present

University of Illinois at Chicago

In my 'other life' I develop sustainability and energy curriculum and run the nationally acclaimed Summer Institute on Sustainability and Energy.

Director (Women's Schola) and Assistant Conductor of Choirs

Aug, 2009 - Present

Holy Name Cathedral

I have worked with all four choirs at the cathedral but primarily work with the mixed and treble choirs. We learn voice technique, work on sacred repertoire, and lead worship at Masses throughout the liturgical year.

Instructor of Voice

Aug, 2007 - Aug, 2009

Brookhaven College

I taught voice lessons to music majors and non-majors alike.

Voice Teacher

Aug, 2007 - Aug, 2009

Creekview High School

I taught voice to 9th-12th graders. We worked on vocal technique and prepared for competitions and auditions.

Voice Teacher

Aug, 2005 - Aug, 2009

Hebron High School

I taught voice to 9th-12th graders. We worked on vocal technique and prepared for competitions and auditions.

Marching Band Instructor

Aug, 2004 - Aug, 2005

Robert C. Byrd High School

I worked with saxophone players and drum majors, as well as general drill and marching technique.

Education

BA Music Education

Aug, 2001 - May, 2005

Alderson-Broaddus University

MA Vocal Pedagogy

Aug, 2005 - May, 2007

Texas Woman's University

Certifications

Music Education

May, 2005

Alderson-Broaddus University

Choral, instrumental, and general music (pre-K through 12th grade)

Emerging Nonprofit

Mar, 2015

The Law Project

Affiliations

National Association of Teachers of Singing

Aug, 2007

Founded in 1944, National Association of Teachers of Singing, Inc. (NATS) is the largest professional association of teachers of singing in the world with more than 7,000 members worldwide.

American Choral Directors Association

Jan, 2013

Founded in 1959, the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) is a nonprofit music-education organization whose expressed purposes outline the associations dedication to the advancement of choral music. The mission of ACDA is to inspire excellence in choral music through education, performance, composition, and advocacy.