Mariela Hernandez

Mariela provides good teaching to students of different levels, helping them develop their artistic skills with

the support of an instructional program, and a balanced combination of traditional and contemporary learning methods.

EDUCATION

Bachelors in Music Education

Minor in Music Theory

Havana, Cuba

EXPERIENCE

Piano Teacher

Alda Music

• Provided individual and group piano lessons to students of all ages.

• Organized and implemented lesson plans according to student’s needs,

abilities, and interests.

• Demonstrated proper technique for playing the piano.

• Planned music theory curriculum based on student’s learning objectives.

• Evaluated student performance during practice sessions and recitals to

ensure progress is being made.

• Instructed students in sight reading and rhythm studies

Professional Pianist

Group Gama

• Tour in multiple cities for over 5 years with weekly programs.

• Performed for live audiences using keyboard or piano.

• Experience in how to compose, notate, and arrange.

• Participated in Creative Planning with other group musicians.

Professional Bongo player

Trio Renacer

• Four 6 month contracts with Tallink & Silja Line since 2012 until 2015.

• Performed for live audiences.

• Played from memory or by following scores original songs from our Trio

or Cuban songs requested by the audience.

• Transposed music to alternate keys, or to fit individual styles or pur-

poses.

Music Teacher

Escuela Vocacional de Arte

• Provided music lessons from beginners through advanced levels in a

class setting.

• Selected appropriate level of music based upon the level of each student

and their individual learning style.

• Encouraged consistent practice techniques and provided students with

additional learning aids when necessary.

• Created recital programs to provide performing opportunities for all stu-

dents.

• Maintained open lines of communication with parents to inform them of

child’s progress and behavior.