Rachel P. offers Gospel Singing Lessons, Jazz Voice Lessons, Musical The...
Tutor in Washington, DC 20009
Washington, DC 20009
NOT ENROLLING
Price starts at: $35
Subjects: Arrangement and Composition, Audition Prep, Broadway Singing, Ear Training, Gospel Singing, Jazz Voice, Musical Theater, Music Performance, Music Theory, Piano, Singing, Songwriting
A graduate of Duke Ellington School for the Arts and the prestigious Berklee College of Music, Rachel Panay is a 6 time Billboard Club charting singer/songwriter in the Dance music genre. She recently returned to her musical theatre roots appearing as Rose in Theatre Lab’s production of The Secret Garden. Rachel is also a Wolftrap resident teaching artist in DC schools and has been commissioned by Wolftrap to create and perform her original children’s performance piece, Jazz Cat/Blues Kitty.
As teacher, Rachel is warm, friendly & energetic. Her passion for every facet of music is expressed in her desire to impart that same appreciation to her students. She tailors lessons according to the individual student’s goals and interests.
With younger students, Rachel communicates regularly with parents so they can work together to get the most out of lessons!
For scheduling, i ask that prospective students specify if they would like to reserve a recurring lesson time or schedule week to week. I give priority to those who commit to weekly lessons.
- Child Ages:
- 3 weeks - 17 years
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EDUCATION
Date: September 15, 1985 – June 15, 1989
School: Duke Ellington School for the Arts
Degree: Musical Theater
Date: January 15, 1992 – June 15, 1997
School: Berklee College of Music
Degree: Dual Degree in Vocal Performance & Arranging
Description: Graduated Magna cum Laude
AFFILIATIONS
Date: March 15, 2004
Name: Broadcast Music Inc.
Description: One of three United States performing rights organizations, along with ASCAP and SESAC. It collects license fees on behalf of songwriters, composers, and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed. In FY 2013, BMI collected more than $944 million in licensing fees and distributed $814 million in royalties.
Date: August 15, 1990
Name: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
Description: The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than 480,000 US composers, songwriters, lyricists and music publishers. The ASCAP is committed to nurturing music makers throughout their careers.
Date: August 15, 2018
Name: Music Teachers National Association
Description: The MTNA was founded in 1876 with the goal of advancing the value of music study and music-making to society while supporting the careers and professionalism of teachers of music. With nearly 22,000 members in 50 states—and more than 500 local affiliates—the MTNA is the preeminent source for music teacher support, where members embody like-minded values and commitment to their students, colleagues and society as a whole, while reaping the rewards of collaboration, continuity and connection throughout the lifetime of their careers.
EXPERIENCE
Date: October 15, 2010
Organization: Wolftrap Educational Foundation
Title: Resident Teaching Artist
Description: Arts integration specialist in DC schools, using music, dance and drama to accomplish overall curriculum goals in early childhood settings.
Date: September 15, 2015
Organization: Take Lessons
Title: Piano Instructor & Vocal Coach
Description:
Date: January 15, 2013 – August 15, 2016
Organization: Luther Place Memorial Church
Title: Lead Vocalist
Description:
Date: March 15, 2015 – August 15, 2016
Organization: Bach to Rock
Title: Voice & Piano Instructor
Description: Private & group classes plus Glee Club camp classes
Date: June 15, 2009
Organization: Levine School of Music
Title: Creative Movement/Dance Teacher
Description: Creative Movement/Dance Teacher for Levine School of Music summer arts intensive for children ages 5-13. Special emphasis within classes to build musicianship while exposing the children to jazz, modern and interpretive movement styles. Children also have the opportunity to work on their on choreography. This culminates into four camp-wide performances.
CERTIFICATES
Date: June 15, 2014
Authority: Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts, Wolftrap
Name: Imagination Lab
Description: Gathering of teaching artists for Wolftrap in the DC/MD/VA areas, to research imagination in young children and write the foundation’s mission statement as it pertains to imagination in action.
Date: May 15, 2014
Authority: Early Learning Through the Arts, Wolftrap Foundation
Name: Engineering/Science Institute (Arts Integration)
Description: Using music, dance and drama to teach engineering “habits of mind” and basic science principles.
Date: March 15, 2014
Authority: Early Learning Through the Arts, Wolftrap Foundation
Name: Imagine That! Storytelling & Puppetry
Description: Bringing STEM subjects to life using story telling techniques and basic puppetry for interactive learning.
Date: December 15, 2013
Authority: Early Learning Through the Arts, Wolftrap Foundation
Name: Music, Math & Movies!
Description: Using “Let’s make a movie!” as a model within the classroom wherein children are the directors, the actors, and sometimes the scenery, acting out fiction and nonfiction scenarios. Develops recall, teamwork, attention span, and of course sparks creativity, imagination and makes learning FUN!
Date: September 15, 2013
Authority: Early Learning Through the Arts, Wolftrap Foundation
Name: Common Core: Unwrapping the Standards
Description: Using common principles inherent within academics and the performing arts, as a lesson planning tool within common core learning environments and real time in the classroom and one on one with students.
Date: August 15, 2018
Authority: MTNA
Name: Music Teacher’s National Association
Description: MTNA is the preeminent source for music teacher support, where members embody like-minded values and commitment to their students, colleagues and society as a whole, while reaping the rewards of collaboration, continuity and connection throughout the lifetime of their careers.
The numerous programs offered by MTNA encompass an array of choices as diverse as the people who participate, prepare and attend them—from educational programming, festivals and forums to advocacy, conferences and competitions. And all have been specifically designed to engage music teachers of all levels with the resources needed to advance their careers.
Date: August 15, 2018
Authority: WMTA (Affiliate of MTNA)
Name: Washington Music Teacher’s Associaton
Description: Washington Music Teachers Association is prominent association of independent music teachers from the District of Columbia, Northern Virginia and Suburban Maryland in the pursuit of the highest standards in music instruction.
WMTA offers an outstanding range of student performance opportunities including competitions, recitals and festivals.
Members also enjoy excellent opportunities for professional development through various activities available to them and their students.
AWARDS
Date: March 15, 2014
Authority: N St. Village
Name: Steinbruck Award
Description: Annual awards given to women who demonstrate outstanding leadership and philanthropy in Washington, DC.
Date: November 15, 2005
Authority: Billboard Magazine
Name: 6 Top Ten Club Charting Singles (From 2005-2009)
Description: Billboard compliles data from 150 top club DJ’s across America and this results in the Club Play chart published weekly by Billboard Magazine. It is the most prestigious platform worldwide in recognition of creators in genre of Dance music.
LANGUAGES
Language: English
Proficiency: Fluent / Native Proficiency