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Piano with Ceste S.

Rocky River, Ohio

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Age: 5+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2004
M.A. Music Education-Kodaly

    About Ceste S.

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    I'm a passionate, motivated instructor who loves working with students of all ages. In 2003, I graduated from Bryan College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education with a vocal emphasis and in 2011, I graduated from James Madison University with a Masters of Arts degree in Music Education with a Kodaly emphasis. I have performed in the past with the Fine Arts Chorale of Kansas City, Washington Kantorei, Choralis, Arundel Vocal Arts Society, the U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters, and the Three Rivers Dulcimer Society.

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    Belting/Mixing Chest and Head Voice Tips

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    Tips for Singing the National Anthem Well
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    Tips for Singing the National Anthem Well

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    Breathing for Singers
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    Breathing for Singers

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    Ceste has a great ear and is willing to meet you wherever you are in your skill level. She cares about what kind of sound you dream of, identifies your natural strengths, and works those into realistic goals to work towards. She practices using the Alexander Method. Her expertise in how the body affects the voice actually gave me a ton of useful information to successfully identify the cause of some chronic health/pain issues (although she never offers medical advice, I was able to integrate her feedback about what was affecting the quality of my voice into medical care with my Drs). Thanks Ceste!
    Posted Mar 8, 2019
    Taylor
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    She is a really good teacher and teaches you step by step and helps you on things that you have trouble with and shows you ways to improve on something
    Posted Dec 24, 2018
    Kathy
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    Ceste is a fine piano teacher! Even though I was 64 when I started taking lessons, she reassured me that I'd do fine! She is very patient and easy to get along with. Always pleasant and very knowledgeable about her trade! She has a vast array of talents for her years!!
    Posted Nov 1, 2018
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    Experience

    Part-time K-8 general music teacher

    Sep, 2021 - Present

    St. Angela Merici School

    currently teach general music to K-8th grade. Conduct annual Christmas concert for K-4 and assist with 5-8th musical theatre production (Jungle Book)

    Piano, Voice, & Flute Teacher

    Jan, 2017 - Present

    Baldwin Wallace Community Arts School (formerly OPA)

    currently teach private voice, flute, and piano to students ages 7-25. Prepare students to perform in yearly recitals as well as accompany vocal students. Taught a week-long summer music camp which included an informal performance at the end of the week. Also assisted with 4 other camps, teaching the music portion.

    Adult Choir Director

    Sep, 2015 - May, 2021

    Community of St. Peter

    Direct the adult choir each Sunday, choose the music for each service, lead the congregational singing each Sunday, and direct a weekly choir rehearsal.

    Adult Choir Director/Children's Worship Teacher

    Dec, 2014 - Sep, 2015

    Old Bridge United Methodist Church

    Conducted choir for the traditional service each Sunday and directed weekly choir rehearsal. Subbed for the pianist/accompanist, played piano in the band for the contemporary C-mas Eve worship service, sang special music, and taught children's worship for the third service.

    music teacher

    Aug, 2013 - May, 2014

    Plaza Heights Christian Academy

    Taught pre-school through eighth grade general music, directed the music for 4 concerts, and taught & directed the music for the school's production of The Music Man.

    Education

    B.S. Music Education-Vocal

    Aug, 1999 - Jan, 2004

    Bryan College

    M.A. Music Education-Kodaly

    Jul, 2004 - Dec, 2011

    James Madison University

    Certifications

    Kodaly certification

    Jul, 2007

    OAKE

    three summers of intense study of the philosophy of teaching music by Zoltan Kodaly

    Lifetime Member VoiceCare Network

    Aug, 2007

    VoiceCare Network

    completed summer course on how to best care for the voice for both singing and speaking capacities including a session on the adolescent changing voice by John Cooksey

    Awards

    Music Scholarships

    Aug, 1999

    Bryan College/M.A. Cooley

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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