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I am a dedicated and highly motivated professional with a proven track record for inspiring success. I am an accomplished level pianist who currently assists music instructors of both choral and voice classes. I am active in teaching and supporting other music teachers at the primary, secondary, and college level. I stay knowledgeable about current trends in education and enjoy motivating students to try new and creative techniques to improve their music making skills. I am a polished instructor who relates effectively to people from diverse backgrounds.…I am a dedicated and highly motivated professional with a proven track record for inspiring success. I am an accomplished level pianist who currently assists music instructors of both choral and voice classes. I am active in teaching and supporting other music teachers at the primary, secondary, and college level. I stay knowledgeable about current trends in education and enjoy motivating students to try new and creative techniques to improve their music making skills. I am a polished instructor who relates effectively to people from diverse backgrounds.

David Alm

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I am a dedicated and highly motivated professional with a proven track record for inspiring success. I am an accomplished level pianist who currently assists music instructors of both choral and voice classes. I am active in teaching and supporting other music teachers at the primary, secondary, and college level. I stay knowledgeable about current trends in education and enjoy motivating students to try new and creative techniques to improve their music making skills. I am a polished instructor who relates effectively to people from diverse backgrounds.…I am a dedicated and highly motivated professional with a proven track record for inspiring success. I am an accomplished level pianist who currently assists music instructors of both choral and voice classes. I am active in teaching and supporting other music teachers at the primary, secondary, and college level. I stay knowledgeable about current trends in education and enjoy motivating students to try new and creative techniques to improve their music making skills. I am a polished instructor who relates effectively to people from diverse backgrounds.

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I am a dedicated and highly motivated professional with a proven track record for inspiring success. I am an accomplished level pianist who currently assists music instructors of both choral and voice classes.

I am active in teaching and supporting other music teachers at the primary, secondary, and college level. I stay knowledgeable about current trends in education and enjoy motivating students to try new and creative techniques to improve their music making skills. I am a polished instructor who relates effectively to people from diverse backgrounds.

Skills

Instrumental

Music Theory

Experience Level

Instrumental

Expert

Music Theory

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Music Director at Saint Benedict’s Episcopal Church

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

Rebuilt the music program following the COVID hiatus, enabling the current singers to fully engage, and attracting new voices to the choir. Directing the choir in a broad repertoire and engaging singers and musicians in solo or smaller ensemble capacities. Working cooperatively with other musicians in the congregation and outside it to create beautiful music for the glory of God.

Piano Accompanist at Righetti & Pioneer Valley High Schools

January 1, 2020 - Present

Play piano in choir classes for both rehearsals and performances. Sightread and perform piano selections. Assist teacher in presenting theory lessons. Arrange vocal parts to make them appropriate for the choir’s ability and to achieve better balance. Conduct occasional rehearsals. Work with students, staff, and public.

Instructional Assistant, Piano Accompanist at Allan Hancock College

January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2022

Plays piano to accompany the choir and voice classes, rehearsals, and performances. Assists the music instructor and supports the choral and voice classes under minimal supervision. Expected to be organized and have rehearsed pieces prior to class times.

Pianist at Santa Ynez Valley Presbyterian Church

January 1, 2017 - Present

Performed piano music for the worship service while in support of congregational hymn singing and choir.

Worship Leader at First Presbyterian Church Grover Beach

January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2016

Responsible for the seamless integration of music into the worship life of the church. Directed both the church choir and worship team while leading congregation in worship as vocalist and pianist. Oversaw all audio/visual components of worship: presentation software, lighting, and sound reinforcement. Ensured weekly availability of sermon podcasts online and wrote monthly newsletter articles. Highlights: conducted John Rutter’s Requiem in 2014; supervised the renovation of entire worship space including sound system in 2015.

Voice Instructor at Allan Hancock College

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014

Provided effective coaching for voice students in the areas of warm-up techniques, proper breathing, vocal production, and diction. Such experiences provided me with the tools and teaching techniques to better instill and inspire a well-rounded competency at music making and broaden students’ appreciation and love for music.

Applied Music Instructor at Cuesta College

January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006

Offered piano instruction in an intensive, workshop atmosphere to participating students. Prepared these students for an end-of-semester recital. Evaluated the progress of these students and colleagues’ students.

Accompanist at Civic Ballet of San Luis Obispo

January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006

Regularly accompanied Company dancers with occasional performances at Cal Poly’s Performing Arts Center. Highlight: performed for master classes offered by Hubbard Street Dance of Chicago and Paul Taylor Dance of NYC.

Sales Manager at Owens Music Company

January 1, 1991 - January 1, 2007

Supervised, hired, and trained employees. Created overall floor plan with designs of individual display areas. Maintained a market-responsive inventory. Daily responsibility for generating business reports. Handled radio and print advertisements. Administered customer service policies. Organized in-store classes, recitals, and promotions. Launched and instructed Yamaha’s Keyboard Encounters course. Promoted the use of on-site music education studios. Oversaw safe delivery of merchandise when required. Increased sales volume by 40%.

Director of Choirs at First Presbyterian Church of Lompoc and Santa Maria

January 1, 1991 - January 1, 2000

Directed vocal and hand-bell choirs. Selected music for weekly and holiday performances. Responsible for preparing and coordinating music that reinforced or enhanced worship in the context of a given topic or message. Advised and mentored volunteer, as well as paid, participants. Wrote articles and arranged for media contacts to publicize events. Performed numerous voice and piano solos.