Ganna Konoplova-
Ukraine, Kiev, Oleny Teligy 7a, 60
Cell: -
email:-Skype: ni4egoxa
Summary
A passionate violinist with more than 25 years of experience and a huge repertoire across
various music styles; a teacher with over 10 years of experience.
Experience
Freelance Music Teacher, 2007 – Present
Taught Music Theory to students from 10 – 40 y. o.
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Designed lessons using age-appropriate material to increase concentration and
participation.
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The topics included:
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music rhythms and timekeeping;
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music structure: intervals, chords, forms;
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note-reading and developing an ear for music;
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Improved student’s visual musical analysis skills.
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Helped implement music theory in songwriting.
Music Teacher in Dream Area (a creative development and family support project)
2007 – 2012
Taught Violin Practice to 3 – 12 y. o. students.
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First meeting with music. Developing an ear for music and understanding basics
of rhythm.
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Creating a healthy foundation for violin.
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Taught to read notes for violin.
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Taught students of mixed ages in private and group lessons.
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Designed lessons around age-appropriate material to increase concentration and
participation.
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Implemented world-known violin methods in teaching process, such as: Suzuki,
Montessori, Mostras, Menuhin, Pyatigorskiy, etc.
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Monitored intellectual and social needs of students.
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Developed interactive activities to deepen student learning.
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Routinely met with parents and colleagues to discuss student progress.
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Organized and conducted recitals and workshops for groups of up to 10 students.
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Collaborated with colleagues in faculty recitals and charity events.
Assistant Teacher in Donetsk National Technical University,-
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Taught web-technologies in Magistrate, prepared and delivered lectures.
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Did a research and wrote a thesis on “Cellular Automates”.
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Wrote papers on various technology topics.
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Checked and corrected student’s sites in three languages: Russian, Ukrainian, and
English.
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Researched the latest trends in web-technology and explained them to students.
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Delivered lectures for more than 50 students.
Violinist on USA cruise lines (Holland America Lines in USA, Caribbean, Canada,
Alaska, 02/2012-07/2012, 05/2015-08/2015, Celebrity Cruise Lines in Australia
and New Zeeland, 09/2013-05/2014, Carnival Cruise Lines 03/2016 – till now)
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Performed as a part of classical ensembles (string quartet, string trio and duo).
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Learned and performed gigs with new classical music materials.
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Performed on various stages with different acoustics – from small lounges to big
theater stages.
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Arranged music for the different string ensembles.
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Lead the concert.
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Talked to the listeners about playing music: shared stories about the composers, the
history of music, the history of different musical genres and styles, etc.
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Collaborated with musicians with different musical background.
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Experience of work with special equipment for electric violin.
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Performed solo concerts for 4-hours a day.
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Talked with guests.
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Played individual classic music requests.
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Played more than 30 hours of different classical violin music solo.
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Show performing on electric violin.
Orchestra violinist in Donetsk National Philharmonic, 09/2015-02/2016, in Kiev
Chamber Orchestra in Italy 07/2011-09/2011
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Performed in a chamber orchestra as a violin group leader assistant.
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Learned new orchestra material.
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Understanding different conductor’s gestures.
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Excellent note reading.
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Understanding teamwork in ensemble.
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Understanding orchestra specific.
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Helped younger and less experience musicians in the group reach good results in
performing.
Violin teacher in Phuket International School of Music in Thailand 01/2019 - till
now
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Providing individual violin classes for students age 3-70.
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Providing group violin classes.
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Preparation students to ABRSM exams grades 1-8.
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Working with students to prepare for ARSM diploma.
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Organizing classes for Music Appreciation groups.
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Working with pre-suzuki level students.
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Providing lessons in English.
Education
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Khartsyzsk Music School #1, Music school diploma,-
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Donetsk Music College, Jr specialist in “Musical Art”, violin teacher, orchestra artist,
conductor of chamber orchestra,-
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Sergiy Prokofiev State Music Academy of Donetsk, Master in “Musical Art”, violin
teacher, orchestra artist, chamber orchestra artist,-
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Donetsk National Technical University, Master, IT-specialist,-
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Donetsk National Technical University, Postgraduate school,-
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TOEIC certificate - 845 scores
