Professional Resume With Cover Letter

8/10/2019 Professional Resume With Cover Letter

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COVER LETTER

Dear Ladies and Sirs,

I am applying for the position of piano teacher at

Champaign School of Music. At the present time I am a

first year DMA student and doctoral fellow at University of

Illinois at Urbana-Champaign School of Music (Music

Performance with Concentration in Jazz) and amsimultaneously pursuing my career as a performer,

composer and educator.

Over the years I have taught music to individuals of all

ages from pre-school and elementary school pupils to

seniors and have been actively involved in performing jazz

and related music styles throughout the US and

Europe. My university level teaching experience at NYU

Steinhardt has enabled me to develop a variety of original

educational methods that address a students personal set

of needs and abilities. At the same time, teaching music

to small children, teenagers and adults, provided me with

the necessary set of skills needed for an efficient transfer

of the knowledge and pedagogical approach to various


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types of music students and their endeavors. This

experience relates to classroom-oriented and group

lecture settings as well as one-on-one teaching

techniques. My extensive performing/composing

experience on the New York, Boston and European music

scenes, along with the broad musical knowledge acquired

from my studies and experience at Faculty of Music Arts

classical (B.A. & M.A. in Music Education), Berklee College

of Music (B.A. in Music Performance) and NYU Steinhardt

(M.M. in Jazz Studies) has also provided me with a deep

understanding of the psychology of students from multi-

cultural backgrounds which has enhanced my teaching

methods.

My pedagogic approach is to provide my students with

excellent knowledge and guide them to create their own

unique musical language. I cater to each student,

regardless of whether they are pursuing a long-term

music path or study music as part of their general

education, designing lessons in a way that is the easiest,

most interesting and most accessible from their

perspective. I teach my students to discover and connect

with a hidden spot within themselves and to help them


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build on their strengths and overcome their weaknesses.

My teaching philosophy is based on the belief that

learning music should be not only methodically

approached and constructed but also creative, rewarding

and fun.

I hope I will have the opportunity to meet you and share

my knowledge at the Champaign School of Music. My

resume is in the second part of this document. I look

forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely yours,

Dimitrije Vasiljevic


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Curriculum Vitae

Dimitrije VasiljevicPiani st, composer, arranger and music educator58 E Healey St, Unit 301, Champaign, IL 61820

(347) 299-8246 [email protected]

Summary of professional ski ll s/expertiseProfessional musician with versatile experience and skills as a performer, composer,

arranger and educator in a variety of music genres (jazz, pop rock, classical, funk,electronic). Performed extensively both nationally and internationally as a piano soloist,

small combo and orchestra member for the past 12 years. Composes and arranges music

for ensembles, solo piano, film, incidental music and music for media.

Taught music classes to both group and one on one at all levels using acclaimed as wellas personally developed methods for the past 10 years. Proficient user of a variety of

music software packages. In addition to piano, uses hardware and software synthesizers,

music workstations and other kinds of electronic keyboards.

Work experience

Early childhood music and arts teacher 01/201405/2014

Gymboree Play & Music

Instructor in interactive music and art classes with children ages 0 to 5. Assisting in the

implementation of curriculum activities. Enhancing childrens development and love ofmusic through song, dance, movement games and instruments. Applying an array of

styles, teach music classes that help children explore the power of rhythm, melody,tonality and beat while nurturing key physical, social and intellectual skills. Fostering

creativity and confidence and facilitating highenergy parent-child play, leading parentingdiscussions and engaging children and parents.

Adjunct Professor of Piano 01/201301/2014

New York University SteinhardtTaught college level piano and applied music theory and harmony for jazz (from

traditional to contemporary), pop and classical music both to music and non-musicmajors. Lessons included piano technique, jazz language, repertoire, ear training and

overall musicianship. Advised undergraduate students in selecting appropriate courses to

fulfill their degree requirements. Repertoire selection for a variety of levels, includingdetermining the appropriate beginning repertoire and methods for students with nopianistic background, and the selection of appropriate growth repertoire for more

advanced students. Organized master classes, coordinated group recitals and participated

in an extensive rehearsal processes. Coordinated pedagogical objectives with other

teachers in the program. Worked with the Director of Jazz Studies to facilitate variousaspects of the program.


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Faculty member/Board member, instructor of theory and piano 06/ 2013 - Present

Blue Mountain Music Festival Summer Camp, Trenton, NJ and Lancaster, PA

Instructed camp participants age 6 to 17 in jazz theory, classical theory, jazz ensembleand pianoand accompanied the choir. Co-organized and performed in several performances

including both faculty and students. Mentored students while bringing a broad musical

perspective and general education. Coordinated after-school activities.

Performer, composer, arranger and studio session musician 05/2007Present

Belgrade, Boston, Vienna and New York

Rich experience in playing with various kinds of jazz, and pop/rock ensemblesthroughout Europe and US. Expertise in performing, composing, arranging and recording

different styles of modern music and adept at playing classical piano repertoire. Strong

sight-reader, improviser and solo piano player. Skillful accompanist for vocalists andchoir, as well as reliable team-worker in both small and large ensemble settings.

Performed at venues such as Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, United Nations, Montreux

Palace, etc...

Private piano teacher 09/2003Present

Belgrade, Boston, New York, Champaign-Urbana

Extensive teaching in private one-on-one and group environment of students at all levelusing flexible and innovative methods in wide variety of styles such as jazz, pop/rock,

classical, etc.

Pianist 03/200208/2007

The Belgrade Dixieland Orchestra, Belgrade, SerbiaFull time pianist of the most renowned Dixieland orchestra in Serbia. Played, recorded,

and extensively toured throughout Serbia playing in all major concert halls in the country,as well as several European countries (festivals in Sweden, Hungary, Bosnia,

Montenegro, etc). Performed in over 500 concerts and various other events. Frequently

appeared in major Serbias TV shows, newspapers and radio performances andinterviews.

Assistant Sound Engineer 04/199902/2002

Recording Studio Odiseja, Belgrade, SerbiaAssisted leading sound engineer and composer of music for theatre and advertisements

with engineering, session setup and all aspects of studio productions. Engineered over 50

different projects including theatre music, jingles, TV and radio advertisements, video

soundtracks, etc.Recorded, mixed and edited non-linear audio sessions for individualmusicians and full bands as well as created MIDI-based arrangements and compositions.

Created quality digital files for mass production including for theatre, TV, radio,

festivals, etc. Prepared recording studio for efficient use including software/hardware set-up, track creation, mixing board routing, microphone selection and placement, cord


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management and creation of headphone mixes resulting in smooth running and

productive sessions. Competent use of music composition and audio recording software

for professional studio sessions.

Education

Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) in Performance with a Concentration in Jazz - Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Master of Music (M.M.) in Performance with a Concentration in Jazz, Cum Laude

12/2013

New York University - Steinhardt

Bachelor (B.A.) in Performance, Summa cum Laude 12/2010Berklee College of Music, Boston

Bachelor (B.A.) and Master (M.A.) in music theory and education 03/2007

Faculty of Music Art, Belgrade Serbia

Studied with: John "Chip" Stephens, Charles "Chip" McNeill, Ray Santisi, Ira Newborn,

JoAnne Brackeen, Joe Lovano, Chriss Potter, Andy Milne, Laszlo Gardony, DaniloPerez, Jean-Michel Pilc, Frank Carlberg, Daniel Ian Smith, Ed Tomassi, Neil Olmstead,

Dave Santoro, Leonardo Blanco, Alain Mallet, Rick diMuzio, among others.

Awards, Pri zes and Scholarships

"Creative and Performing Art Fellowship", University of Illinois at Urbana -Champaign

School of Music, 2014/2015 Recognition of Achievement for promoting the life and legacy of Nikola Tesla through

music,The Tesla Science Foundation, 2014 Outstanding Scholar Award, Berklee College of Music, 2010

Third Jury Prize, Montreux Solo Jazz Piano Competition, Montreux, Switzerland, 2008

Audience Prize, Montreux Solo Jazz Piano Competition, Montreux, Switzerland 2008 Recipient of World Tour Scholarship Tour, Berklee College of Music Scholarship,

2007-2010

Berklee Achievement Scholarship, Berklee College of Music,2008-2010

Piano Department Achievement Award, Berklee Colleg of Music, 2009 Jazz Performance Award, Berklee College of Music, 2008

Deans List during the entire period of studies at Berklee College of Music, 20072010

Music technology, language and other ski ll s Own and operate Logic Pro-based home studio for professional and personal projects

Experienced on both Macintosh and PC platforms with sequencing software and

notation softwareFinale and Sibelius, as well as with video editing software

Fluent in Serbian and English with intermediate level of German

Experience in scoring music for radio, TV, commercials and short films


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Discography

Metaphor, solo jazz piano album with original compositions released in 2014. The Path of Silvan, debut album as a leader with original compositions for a jazz

quartet released in 2013.

With Alex Pinter Quintet recorded album Beantown Experience for Austrian LabelExtraplatte

(2011)

Three albums with BDO orchestra for Serbias leading record label PGPRTS

(2004/2006/2008) Two albums with BDO orchestra Swiss record label BMW Records (2010, 2012

Internet

Website: www.dimitrijevasiljevic.com Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/dimmypiano

References Available upon Request

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