Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Accomplishments
References
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Natalie Chaney

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Summary

Innovative and encouraging professional with many years of varying musical experience. Adept at managing several students between the ages of 5 and 18, while cultivating a lively, positive, productive, and safe atmosphere. Successful at monitoring growth through creative assessments and creating detailed lesson plans.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Worship Leader

Faith Fellowship Church
La Palma
05.2025 - Current
  • Developing worship sets that are engaging and relevant to the congregation.
  • Mentoring and coaching volunteers who serve as part of the worship ministry team.
  • Coordinating with other ministries to ensure smooth services on Sundays.

Singer

Contracted
Riverside
12.2018 - Current
  • Gospel Voices of OC 2025
  • Live performances alongside Noel Ryce and The Guest Room.
  • Provided backup vocals for Phil Wickham's 2023 and 2024 Christmas tour dates.
  • Session singer for various artists, producers, and composers, including Tory Lanez, Andrew Balogh, Phil Wickham, Tim Davis, Tom Brooks, Kevin KDE Beggs, John Bolin, and Tommy Walker's 2018 Book of John album.
  • Background singer for Nia Allen, Nathan East, Vinnie Colaiuta, Paul Jackson Jr., and Sheila E.

Music Instructor for Voice & Piano

WM Music Lessons
Pomona
03.2022 - 04.2024
  • Taught music theory, history, and fundamentals to vocalists and pianists of ages 5 to 18, and varying skill levels.
  • Designed lessons according to students' needs to prepare students for examinations and performances.
  • Communicated, provided feedback to parents and students, and promoted students for additional music opportunities.

Vocal Director Internship

California Baptist University
Riverside
12.2021 - 04.2023
  • Created and directed musical arrangements for vocal performances.
  • Directed staging elements such as blocking, choreography, and costuming.
  • Coached soloists on their performances and stage presence.
  • Collaborated with instrumentalists to ensure a unified sound during performances.

Assistant Teacher

Riverside Arts Academy
Riverside
06.2018 - 01.2020
  • Assisted and taught in a newly created Cello and Violin Program designed for K-12 students to experience free, high-quality music instruction.
  • Supported students individually or in small groups to reinforce concepts, offer additional guidance, and promote academic progress and comprehension.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music Commercial Performance

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA
04-2023

Master of Arts - Vocal Performance

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Skills

  • Vocal instruction
  • Piano (intermediate)
  • Music theory
  • Ear training
  • Vocal directing
  • Vocal pedagogy
  • Live performance
  • Session and studio singing
  • Songwriting
  • Arranging Music

Affiliations

  • Hot Yoga and Pilates Instructor
  • Recording Artist

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited

Accomplishments

  • Worship Leader for a team of 11 on an International Service Project in Madrid, Spain.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Worship Leader

Faith Fellowship Church
05.2025 - Current

Music Instructor for Voice & Piano

WM Music Lessons
03.2022 - 04.2024

Vocal Director Internship

California Baptist University
12.2021 - 04.2023

Singer

Contracted
12.2018 - Current

Assistant Teacher

Riverside Arts Academy
06.2018 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Music Commercial Performance

California Baptist University

Master of Arts - Vocal Performance

California Baptist University
Natalie Chaney