I am Claudia Ondrusek, a dedicated music educator and performer with over 20 years of experience teaching, directing, and producing music. I have built a career around private lessons, ensemble work, and leading artistic projects, while maintaining a strong focus on student engagement and parental involvement. I enjoy creating dynamic learning environments, coordinating creative teams, and developing programs that foster both technical skill and artistic growth. I am seeking a stable, dynamic role where I can leverage my teaching, leadership, and cross-cultural experience gained in Brazil and Canada to contribute to a collaborative team. My background mostly in performance, but also in education, project management, and audience-centered programming in diverse settings.

Claudia Ondrusek

I am Claudia Ondrusek, a dedicated music educator and performer with over 20 years of experience teaching, directing, and producing music. I have built a career around private lessons, ensemble work, and leading artistic projects, while maintaining a strong focus on student engagement and parental involvement. I enjoy creating dynamic learning environments, coordinating creative teams, and developing programs that foster both technical skill and artistic growth. I am seeking a stable, dynamic role where I can leverage my teaching, leadership, and cross-cultural experience gained in Brazil and Canada to contribute to a collaborative team. My background mostly in performance, but also in education, project management, and audience-centered programming in diverse settings.

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I am Claudia Ondrusek, a dedicated music educator and performer with over 20 years of experience teaching, directing, and producing music. I have built a career around private lessons, ensemble work, and leading artistic projects, while maintaining a strong focus on student engagement and parental involvement. I enjoy creating dynamic learning environments, coordinating creative teams, and developing programs that foster both technical skill and artistic growth.

I am seeking a stable, dynamic role where I can leverage my teaching, leadership, and cross-cultural experience gained in Brazil and Canada to contribute to a collaborative team. My background mostly in performance, but also in education, project management, and audience-centered programming in diverse settings.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Arts Instructor at North Vancouver Recreation and Culture (NVRC)
November 1, 2025 - Present
Provide private voice lessons and early childhood group music and movement classes; create lesson plans using diverse teaching techniques; engage parents in lessons.
Private Piano Instructor at Wildwood School of Music
September 1, 2024 - Present
Provide in-home piano lessons; plan lessons for ages 6-13.
Opera Director at Self Employment
May 1, 2022 - Present
Directed opera productions and led artistic teams for small productions.
Singer/ Producer at A Nossa Moda (project)
September 1, 2015 - Present
Lead singer in a Brazilian music chamber group; produced concerts (2015-2018) and music videos (2019).
Singer at Self Employment
June 1, 2000 - Present
Soloist in opera roles, symphonic concerts, choral works and musical theater concerts.
Teaching Assistant at University of Calgary
September 1, 2023 - April 1, 2025
Assisted in School of Performing Arts courses and drama/vocal practice within SCPA 499 and DRAM offerings.
Private Voice Teacher at Camerata Florianópolis
March 1, 2003 - July 1, 2023
Preparing students for auditions; organizing youth opera groups and children's musical theater with vocal and spoken preparation; around 10 opera performances and 3 musicals performed by children.
Private Piano Teacher at Camerata Florianópolis
March 1, 2003 - July 1, 2023
Piano initiation focusing on student abilities and development; experience preparing students for university entrance.
Voice Teacher at Associação Coral de Florianópolis
March 1, 2009 - December 1, 2016
Teaching vocal technique for choral singing and conducting rehearsals for seniors.
Producer/Director at Polyphonia Institut
March 1, 2015 - July 1, 2016
Produced a video documentary on choral singing and education for public schools; wrote the script and secured funding.
Entrepreneur at Arteria
January 1, 2011 - July 1, 2016
Production of classical music events: chamber music concerts, opera studio (5 editions) and masterclasses (3 international).
Aldo Baldin Singing Festival and Contest at Aldo Baldin Singing Festival and Contest
April 1, 2011 - November 1, 2014
Festival featuring competition, concerts and masterclasses for classical singing repertoire (2 editions); coordinated the artistic team; handled budget with the executive producer.
Singer at Instituto Polyphonia
March 1, 2001 - December 1, 2012
Lead soprano at the chamber choir; involved in project development and funding.
Singer / Producer at A Nossa Moda (project)
September 1, 2015 - Present
Lead singer in Brazilian Music Chamber group; produced concerts (2015–2018) and music videos (2019).
Artistic Director at Aldo Baldin Singing Festival and Contest
April 1, 2011 - November 1, 2014
Festival featuring a competition, concerts and masterclasses for classical singing repertoire; coordinated the artistic team; budget oversight with executive producer.

Education

Master's degree at University of Calgary
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2025
Voice at Faculdade IBRA
March 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022
Arts Leadership and Management (Professional) at Senac
July 1, 2013 - December 1, 2014
Music (Master's degree) at UDESC
March 1, 2009 - February 1, 2011
Music - piano (Bachelor's degree) at UDESC
March 1, 1995 - July 1, 2003
Drama (Master's degree) at University of Calgary
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2025
Voice (Post-secondary education) at Faculdade IBRA
March 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022
Arts Leadership and Management (Professional) at Senac - Brasília
July 1, 2013 - December 1, 2014
Music (Master's degree) at UDESC - Florianópolis
March 1, 2009 - February 1, 2011
Music - piano (Bachelor's) at UDESC - Florianópolis
March 1, 1995 - July 1, 2003

Qualifications

Ministry of Culture's creative industry development program
July 1, 2013 - December 1, 2014
Arts Leadership and Management (Professional)
July 1, 2013 - December 1, 2014

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
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