As a voice teacher, I’ve taught everything from classical training to riffing. My absolute passion is filling the contemporary musical theatre pedagogy gap for young singers.
Blending Musical Talent with Teaching Expertise to Create Engaging and Educational Videos and Content
Her in person piano and voice studio is currently waitlist only.
16 years of experience in public education.
19 years of experience as a private music teacher.
Hi! I’m Katherine, but you can call me Katie.
I’ve always been a tech nerd at heart.
It might be from growing up in the 90s, waiting patiently for the dial-up internet to connect with that all familiar buzzing and beeping. I would sit for hours in high school trying to figure out different HTML to customize my social media pages (Hello, MySpace. I miss you). Video editing always came naturally to me - I mean, SOMEONE had to edit those family videos with our cousins.
Fast forward to 2020. I recently switched districts after 10 years of teaching and interviewed in April 2020 on, you guessed it, Zoom. The start of the school year was rough. The kids didn’t know me and what I was capable of, we were in small groups of 20 or less at 12 feet apart and masked, and the kids just did NOT sing. At all. I was basically performing for them every day to get even a decibel out of them.
Once I started to really get to know them, I decided to show them who I was and what I do - on TikTok. At first, it was a funny way to show them what I ordered from Starbucks or behind the scenes of teaching. Then it evolved into me scouring my FYP for trends I could turn into choir warm ups to help them get singing. Parents got to see what we were doing in the classroom during hybrid teaching. When we started going viral, the rest is history!
Skills
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Skilled in leveraging technology, especially TikTok, to engage and teach music effectively. Proficient in using music production software, editing apps, and live streaming tools.
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Known for ability to infuse creativity and innovation into music lessons, incorporating TikTok trends, challenges, and viral music into engaging teaching methods.
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Enthusiastic and passionate about music education, and dedicated to inspiring students' love for music through dynamic, interactive, and personalized lessons.
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Highly adaptable to students' learning styles and needs, crafting individualized lesson plans that cater to diverse musical abilities and interests.
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Demonstrated ability to help students build solid foundational skills, develop musicality, and achieve significant progress in their musical journey. Multiple former students have been accepted to top music programs in the country.
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A team player who actively collaborates with fellow music teachers and seeks opportunities to collaborate with other content creators on TikTok to enhance students' learning experience. Founder of the TikTok Virtual Ensemble (2021), which has brought together hundreds of musicians in a virtual way.
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Lives and dies by Google Sheets. Detail-oriented and efficient, capable of managing multiple tasks and commitments simultaneously while maintaining high standards in music education.
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Proficient in adapting music curriculum to various teaching platforms, including online classes, hybrid models, and in-person instruction, ensuring seamless transitions between different mediums.
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Skilled in leveraging social media platforms, particularly TikTok, to promote music education services, reach a wider audience, and increase student enrollment.