Violin Teacher

GIUSEPPE CERCIELLO

Acoustic and Electric Violin Performer

Via Martiri d' Africa 73, T. Greco, 80059, Naples, ITALY

Nationality: Italian Date of Birth: 23 October 1957

Landline: +39-081-***-**** Mobile: +39-366-***-****

Email: ac4gyk@r.postjobfree.com YouTube: Performances

Summary

A lively and engaging modern violinist with extensive artistic, performing and teaching abilities. Excellent at sight-reading, soloing and improvisation within both classical and modern musical idioms. An articulate qualified violin teacher who is able to effectively communicate with students from diverse backgrounds or varying degrees of ability. A committed and dedicated professional with a proven ability to teach, motivate and direct students to maximum performance by encouraging a positive and energetic environment.

Self-taught composer and arranger experienced in sound engineering and production. Determined, self-motivated and energetic personality. Quick thinking and resourceful with excellent problem-solving skills. Multi-talented team player and fast learner.

Career History

2016 - present: Violinist Performer & Music Teacher - Self-employed

Freelance Violinist Performer and classical/modern private violin and music theory tuition.

2015: Cranleigh - British School - Abu Dhabi (UAE)

Delivering creative and inspiring violin and music theory lessons, explore new and diverse repertoire for orchestral class and ways of making music with strings for any age by creating a classroom atmosphere, which is comfortable and at the same time stimulating, thereby helping students to grasp music theory and furthering their knowledge of the art of play the violin.

By the end of the year frequency to the orchestral class raised by 25% from previous year and 15% subscriptions increase for violin class.

2015: International Music Institute (IMI - JMI) – Abu Dhabi (UAE)

A well-qualified violin piano & music theory teacher who is supporting the work of a successful and well-established music academy. Sensitive to the needs of each individual pupil, I tailor lesson content and structure accordingly.

I am more than happy to work through the graded ABRSM and TRINITY

examinations, but do not consider these necessary for the musical development of

the student.

Duties:

Evaluating a student’s interest, aptitude and temperament to determine a suitable instrument for them.

Planning and preparing violin classes for pupils.

Teaching how to read and write music.

How to approach the violin, bowing and fingering and develop or consolidate an outstanding technic at all levels.

Teaching the basic approach to the piano at beginner level, up to grade 2.

2014: The Young Musician Music Institute (TYMMI) – Abu Dhabi (UAE)

Providing violin and music theory classes in preparation for TRINITY and ABRSM

Grade Exams.

Duties:

Responsible for all of the necessary exam preparation and administration included the Trinity College exams.

Keeping up-to-date about subject development.

Evaluating pupil performance and encouraging those who are lagging behind.

Accurately updating the assessment, recording and reporting systems to monitor a student’s progress.

Helping students to rehearse musical programs for the school and local community.

2011 – 2013: Classical and Modern Violin Private Lessons – Naples (Italy)

If public education fails to provide students with an opportunity to explore and develop their musical abilities, my personal music programs offer the opportunity to give students a strong foundation in music history and in the knowledge and technical skills of musical Performance.

The goals for students in my private music education programs include:

To learn how to read and write music as well as the secrets of the modern improvisation and development of creativity for advanced students.

To understand and improve their pitch and rhythm skills at all levels.

How to approach the violin, bowing and fingering and develop or consolidate an outstanding technic.

To learn how to play the violin with easy and elegance.

To understand the difference between musical styles such as pop music, jazz and classical and be able to play in contest.

Demonstrating and understanding of the components of a high standard artistic performance.

Understanding elements of music, such as melody, harmony, rhythm, and pitch, as they are used in musical composition, analysis, and performance.

Preparing pupils for external examinations.

2009 – 2010: Lyceum of Music - Milan (Italy)

Electric Violin and Modern Music Workshop TEACHER

Teaching students how to approach performances and compose music as well as modern improvisation technics in a large and successful comprehensive.

Duties:

Teaching music theory and harmony both classical and modern.

Helping pupils to define and identify different types of music styles and languages.

Tailoring violin-teaching methods to suit the needs of individual students.

Planning, preparing and delivering violin lessons to a range of music classes.

Conducting up to 5 classes in one day.

Recording and monitoring a student’s attendance.

Marking work and giving appropriate feedback to pupils.

Devising and writing new curriculum materials.

Preparing pupils for external examinations.

Administrating examinations.

Preparing violin coursework for students and the class.

2005 – 2008: Arte e Creatività - Music Academy - Rome (Italy)

Providing a classroom presence and contributing to the positive ethos of the school. Putting students first by demonstrating vision and creativity.

Duties:

Organizing orchestras and bands.

Developing teaching material for music classes.

Evaluating a student’s interest, aptitude and temperament to determine a suitable instrument for them.

Planning and preparing violin classes for pupils.

Responsible for all of the necessary exam preparation and administration.

Keeping up-to-date about subject development.

Evaluating pupil performance and encouraging those who are lagging behind.

Accurately updating the assessment, recording and reporting systems to monitor a student’s progress.

Helping students to rehearse musical programs for the school and local community.

2000 – 2003: G. Leopardi - Comprehensive Secondary School - Naples (Italy)

Teaching pupils the basic principles of music on piano and violin, such as melody,

Beat and tempo. Whilst at the same time delivering high quality teaching, learning

and curriculum development across the Key Stages.

Personal Highlights

Possessing a highly motivated, flexible and determined outlook.

Having an assertive, positive and helpful approach.

Having a flexible approach to working hours.

Able to manage diversity.

Can maintain absolute confidentiality and loyalty.

Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils.

Flexible and adaptable.

Considerate and patient.

Enjoy working with children and young people.

Can involve and inspire students from all levels.

Can form quick and productive relationships with pupils and staff.

Key Competencies and Skills

Ear training.

Sight-Reading.

Performing.

Composition / Improvisation.

Computer Music MIDI Expert.

Playing Keyboards.

Musical Arrangements.

Music Productions.

Sound Engineer / Recording / Mixing.

Mentoring students.

Project management.

Fluent written and spoken English and Italian.

Education

2000 - 2000: Improvisation and Instrumental Music Workshop.

Improvisation Techniques

Jazz Studies: String/Arranging

Fundamental Music MIDI Composition

1983: Composer & Songwriter certification S.I.A.E. – Rome

1980 – 1982: Siena School of Jazz Music Certificate.

Advanced Technics and Theory

1967 – 1977: Classical Conservatory of Music S. Pietro a Majella in Naples.

Violin – Viola - Piano - Music Theory & Harmony

Performance - Orchestra - Music History

Professional Affiliations

P.R.S. Performing Right Society (UK)

M.C.P.S. Mechanical-Copyright Protection Society (UK)

Additional Information

Enjoy playing tennis, sailing and swimming.

Socializing.

Travelling.

Thank you for the attention.

Giuseppe Cerciello

Violinist - Music teacher

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