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Ricardo Rosales

San Diego

Summary

Hardworking Musician with solid [Area of expertise] background. Delivers [Type] performances with skill and dedication. Successful learning new musical pieces quickly and accurately to maximize contribution to group success.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Instructor for piano and guitar

  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating real-world examples into lesson plans.
  • Developed tailored lesson plans for each student, resulting in improved understanding and retention of material.

Staff Accompanist

Sweetwater High School District
  • Offered coaching sessions for soloists preparing auditions or recitals, enhancing their confidence and skillset.
  • Collaborated closely with conductors to ensure seamless integration of piano parts into overall musical pieces.

Music Club Piano Instructor

Granger, Chula Vista middle schools
  • Promoted a strong foundation in piano playing by emphasizing proper posture, hand positioning, and finger technique.

SDSU Community School Piano instructor

  • Enhanced students'' musical skills by providing personalized piano lessons tailored to individual needs.
  • Increased student performance levels by implementing effective practice techniques and strategies.
  • Developed comprehensive lesson plans focused on music theory, sight-reading, ear training, and technique mastery.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment for students by creating engaging activities and maintaining open communication with parents.

Kroc Center Guitar and Piano Instructor

Kroc Center
01.2010 - Current
  • Increased student performance levels by implementing effective practice techniques and strategies.

Music Teacher

Mater Dei Catholic High School
01.2012 - Current
  • Evaluated student progress regularly through formal assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for continual improvement.
  • Contributed to school-wide events such as musicals or talent shows by providing expertise in rehearsals and performances.
  • Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mar Vista

Diploma in classical guitar performance -

House of Culture in Tijuana

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

SWC
Chula Vista

Bachelor of Arts - Composition

UCSD
La Jolla, CA

Studied Piano Pedagogy - Guitar Performance

SDSU
San Diego

Skills

  • Score reading
  • Effective communication
  • Ensemble experience
  • Advanced piano technique
  • Choral accompaniment

General

As an individual who likes new challenges, I strive to place myself in settings where I can absorb knowledge. I’ve been musically active from a very young age. I have played in different school ensembles as a student and by invitation. I have played and worked with SWC ensembles and Grossmont for many years. From Jazz bands, big bands, and Latin-Jazz bands. I have worked with musicians such as Derek Cannon, Kamau Kenyatta, Paul Seafort, and others. I’ve been part of the SWC, choir under the direction of Terry Russell for 10 years and have performed in venues such as Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera House, Notre Dame and others. I auditioned and received a scholarship to study Spanish music in Spain. There, I worked with Guitarist Miguel Gallardo del Rey in his master class workshop. I also worked with Juan Miguel in his flamenco workshop. I’m an active performer in the community, catering to different settings, instruments and styles.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Music Teacher

Mater Dei Catholic High School
01.2012 - Current

Kroc Center Guitar and Piano Instructor

Kroc Center
01.2010 - Current

Private Instructor for piano and guitar

Staff Accompanist

Sweetwater High School District

Music Club Piano Instructor

Granger, Chula Vista middle schools

SDSU Community School Piano instructor

High School Diploma -

Mar Vista

Diploma in classical guitar performance -

House of Culture in Tijuana

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

SWC

Bachelor of Arts - Composition

UCSD

Studied Piano Pedagogy - Guitar Performance

SDSU
Ricardo Rosales