KANA SYRETT-LAY
Sydney
Summary
Dedicated and accomplished educator and accompanist with demonstrated ability to effectively engage a wide range of students and to foster a positive learning environment. Passionate about inspiring students to reach their highest potential.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Piano Tutor
Private
01.2020 - Current
- Teaching piano privately for both grading and enjoyment purposes.
- Demonstrated teaching skill to understand students' personalities, their interests, questions and struggles as well as concentration levels to reach their maximum potential.
- Introduced more challenging repertoire as students developed greater technical proficiency and increased knowledge of music theory.
- Maintained up-to-date records of student progress and provided regular updates to parents or guardians.
Accompanist for Students Taking AMEB Grading
Private
02.2017 - Current
- Accompanied primary to high school students with various instruments, including violin, clarinet, flute, trumpet, and trombone.
- Demonstrated the ability to highlight the strength of primary instruments by adjusting the dynamics of their music and adapting to unforeseen mistakes.
- Contributed to create harmonious and fully matured sound of duet to achieve the highest of their music potentials.
Piano Tutor at OLSH Randwick
Mirei Kato
07.2023 - 04.2024
- As a maternity cover piano tutor, conducted 30-60 minute private lessons during and after school hours for approximately 30 students ranging from Kindergarten to Year 6.
- Preparing students for the examination and competition such as AMEB grading.
- Liaising all administrative communication between the original teacher and parents for absenteeism and other administrative duty purposes.
- Providing childcare options to meet students at either their school classrooms, or at their after-school childcare centre, in-between lessons.
- Pivoting teaching styles and motivational approaches to meet different and unique characteristics, levels of progress, skills, and dedication of each student.
- Providing smooth communication with the parents and students' progress reports at the end of the semester.
Choir Accompanist
Bankstown City Choir
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Collaborated with performers and conductors to achieve the desired sound for productions.
- Led rehearsals by demonstrating specific song parts.
- Harnessing a collective musical potential by tuning in the progressive needs of the choir while leading each song piece.
Keyboardist
Voluntary Work
04.2012 - 12.2021
- Leading the keyboard section of the band at their annual fundraising music events.
- Contributed to add the free-flowing and dynamic music experience for fellow musicians and audience members for music repertoire outside of my comfort zone.
- Adapted quickly to changing musical styles while performing live or in the studio.
Piano Tutor
Global Music
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Provided private piano lessons to school-age students.
- Pursued an individual player-centred approach to teach students from 5 years old to those in Year 7.
Keyboardist
The Band Straya
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Contributed as a keyboardist in the band specializing in Australian pop songs, performing on Australia Day for their large-scale special events.
- Quickly learned and became a fully-blended part of the band for the sounds, lyrics, and rhythms of Australian pop music scenes.
- Demonstrated advanced proficiency in playing the keyboard and synthesizer to create unique soundscapes and musical accompaniment.
Accompaniment for Singers
Private
06.2016 - 12.2017
- Collaborated effectively in a duo setting to provide accompaniment for singers performing a variety of song genres, including Blues, Soul, and Jazz.
- Created and arranged accompaniment part, adapting to the singer's preferences and their pursuit.
- Practiced regularly to stay abreast of changes in musical styles, techniques, and trends.
- Exhibited excellent interpersonal skills when working with other musicians.
Education
Bachelor of Music Studies -
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
The University Of Sydney05.2023
Certificate of Performance
Australian Music Examinations Board
10.2020
Skills
- Strong Musical Foundation
- Adaptive lesson planning
- Excellent Communication
- Punctual
- Organised
- Patience and Empathy
Languages
English
Fluent
Japanese
Native
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Piano Tutor at OLSH Randwick
Mirei Kato
07.2023 - 04.2024
Choir Accompanist
Bankstown City Choir
08.2022 - 11.2022
Piano Tutor
Global Music
01.2021 - 05.2021
Piano Tutor
Private
01.2020 - Current
Keyboardist
The Band Straya
01.2018 - 01.2020
Accompanist for Students Taking AMEB Grading
Private
02.2017 - Current
Accompaniment for Singers
Private
06.2016 - 12.2017
Keyboardist
Voluntary Work
04.2012 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Music Studies -
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Certificate of Performance
Australian Music Examinations Board
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