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About Valerie B.
Experience
Vocalist
Sep, 2010 - PresentShoestring Productions
I am a vocalist with Shoestring Productions providing Yuletide cheer during the Christmas season as a caroler. "Oh what fun it is to ride...." to places like Longwood Gardens, corporate events, country clubs and nursing homes to sing our quartet arrangements!
Music Specialist/Instructor
Sep, 2011 - Jun, 2012VSA Delaware, The State Organization on Arts and Disability
I specifically worked with the Salvation Army's disability group. Our weekly classes were filled with music games, education, and performance preparation for the end of the year performance.
Piano and Voice Instructor
Dec, 2009 - Sep, 2012Music & Arts Music Store, Delaware
I loved going into the music store and offering my services as a private voice and piano teacher. I was able to teach children, teens and adults during my time there.
Kindermusik Instructor, Early Childhood Music
Sep, 2003 - Jun, 2005Wilmington Music School
I enjoyed teaching early childhood music through the Kindermusik program at the Wilmington Music School for several years.
Private Lesson Instuctor and Summer Camp Specialist
Sep, 2002 - Jan, 2006Premier Centre for the Arts, Middletown, DE
I taught private voice and piano at PCA for several years as well as theater summer camps for children.
Singer/Songwriter
Sep, 2002 - Jun, 2009Mended Vessels
My husband and I took our music 'on the road'. We enjoyed performing at local coffee shops, outdoor events, and church functions. Though we still continue to write music and sing/play at our church, we have taken a break from touring to focus on our children and home.
Substitute Music Teacher for Local Schools
Sep, 1997 - Jun, 1999Northeastern Music Programs, Inc.
I enjoyed going into the schools and providing a musically fun and educational time for elementary school students.
Private Voice and Piano Teacher
Sep, 1997 - PresentMy Home Studio
I have been offering private piano and voice lessons to children, teens and adults from my home studio since 1997.
Education
BS in Music Education, K-12
Sep, 1993 - May, 1997West Chester Universtity, West Chester, PA
Certifications
Kindermusik Instructor
Sep, 2002Kindermusik
Though my license is not currently updated, I received an online certification from Kindermusik during the years I taught their classes.
Awards
Teacher of the Month
Oct, 2010Takelessons.com
Affiliations
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
Jan, 2004The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than 480,000 US composers, songwriters, lyricists and music publishers. The ASCAP is committed to nurturing music makers throughout their careers.
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
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