Nathalie Hidalgo Reyes
Musician
Dubai,Dubai
Summary
Composer, pianist, vocalist and music teacher trained in artistic and scientific fields. Professional with ethic values, sense of responsibility, creative and critical thinker. Entrepreneur of initiatives with a sense of belonging who is able to take on commitments. Friend of teamwork. Aiming to continue her professional training.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Piano and Singing Teacher
Studio Republik
Dubai , Dubai
09.2023 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Piano and Theory Teacher
Melodica. Music and Dance Institute
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Experienced teaching of syllabuses as ABRSM and Trinity Rock and Pop.
- Developed lesson plans, selected course materials and prepared assignments.
- Arranged lessons to accommodate each student's unique goals and interests.
- Established strong music foundation with students by incorporating basic music theory into weekly lessons.
- Introduced students to appropriate hand positioning, finger transitions and pedal use.
- Communicated with parents regarding upcoming events and student progress.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Mentored students of different ages and backgrounds in music theory, composition and performance.
- Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
Orchestral Scores Reading Professor
University of the Arts of Havana (ISA)
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Taught how to read transposing instruments, as well as how to skillfully interpret and reduce orchestral scores to the piano.
- Sightread with accuracy orchestral scores.
History of Music Teacher
National School of Arts (ENA)
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Collaborated with other music teachers to expand student knowledge and deliver comprehensive learning experiences.
- Encouraged social interaction and collaboration among students to foster camaraderie and teamwork.
- Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
- Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
- Gathered display materials and distributed programs for shows and performances.
Orchestral Score Reading Assistant
University of the Arts (ISA)
09.2017 - 07.2019
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Prepared reports and maintained administrative records.
Counterpoint and Analysis Teacher
National School of Arts (ENA)
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Cultivated connections and strong student engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students to identify different counterpoint species using Joseph Fux´s Gradus ad Parnassum.
- Administered quizzes and exams to assess student competency levels and develop individual learning plans.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
Pianist and Composer
Jazz Quartet, Jazzsuite
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Composed and arranged music and recorded music in studios.
- Rewrote original scores to adapt to different musical genres and styles.
- Consulted with directors and producers to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision.
Pianist and Vocalist
Great Theatre of Havana, Alicia Alonso
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
Piano Harmony Teacher
National School of Art (ENA)
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Worked with students to sharpen sight-reading, memorization and improvisation piano techniques.
- Established strong music foundation with students by incorporating basic music theory into weekly lessons.
- Selected music from various genres for use as teaching pieces.
- Arranged lessons to accommodate each student's unique goals and interests.
Piano Accompanist
"Alejandro García Caturla Music Conservatory"
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Handled requests for specific musical selections in the department of bassoon and violin
- Scheduled rehearsals with students
- Lead rehearsals by demonstrating specific song parts.
- Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.
Piano Teacher
Vocational School of Arte “El Cucalambé”
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Developed lesson plans, selected course materials and prepared assignments.
- Introduced students to appropriate hand positioning, finger transitions and pedal use.
- Communicated with parents regarding upcoming events and student progress.
- Coordinated recitals and musical events to showcase student achievements.
Education
Evaluation And Intervention in Clinical Psychology - Education of Individuals With Multiple Disabilities
Superior Institute of Psychology Studies (ISEP)
Madrid - Spain04.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Music Composition
Institute of Superior Art" (ISA)
Havana. Cuba07.2019
Professional Diploma in Piano Performance - Music
Vocational School of The Arts “El Cucalambé
Las Tunas07.2014
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Creativity and Artistic Expression
- Different Learning Styles
- Piano Lessons
- Music Theory
- Lesson Planning
- Instructional Strategies
- Public and Private Education Knowledge
- Music History
- Activity Organization
- Sight-Reading
- Musical Composition
Accomplishments
- 2023 Composed the soundtrack for the short film "Song" directed by Neftalì Reynaldo
- 2023 Premier of “Un Tango para Galán” in Valencia's Summer of Music Festival– Spain
- 2023 Premier of her string Quartet “Redemption” in the Mostly Modern Festival – The Netherlands
- 2021 A selections of her piano work is published as part of the Latin-American Sound Poetics, a University Perspective II. Project carried out by the Arts National University UNA (Argentina) and the University of the Arts (UArtes) – Ecuador
- 2021 Part of her piano repertoire is performed at the International Piano Festival organized by the Industrial University of Santander – Colombia
- 2020 Receives a Diploma in Contemporary Music from the University of Art (ISA), Cuba
- 2019 Premiere of her work "Calabi. Triptych for Symphonic orchestra and choir" carried out by the Cuban conductor Jessica Rivero Altarriba
- 2018 Recording of her Preludes for piano at the Colibrí Studios (EGREM)
- 2017 Premiere of her piece "Trio for a quartet without strings" at Magna Hall of the University of the Arts
- 2017 Participates in the "Young Composers Concert" sponsored by the Composition Department of the Institute Superior of Arts
- 2017 Participates in the International Electroacoustics Music Festival.
- 2015 Participates in the "VI Festival de las Artes" as a member of the ISA women's choir
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
French
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Piano and Singing Teacher
Studio Republik
09.2023 - Current
Piano and Theory Teacher
Melodica. Music and Dance Institute
08.2021 - 09.2023
Orchestral Scores Reading Professor
University of the Arts of Havana (ISA)
09.2019 - 07.2021
History of Music Teacher
National School of Arts (ENA)
09.2019 - 06.2020
Orchestral Score Reading Assistant
University of the Arts (ISA)
09.2017 - 07.2019
Counterpoint and Analysis Teacher
National School of Arts (ENA)
09.2017 - 06.2018
Pianist and Composer
Jazz Quartet, Jazzsuite
01.2017 - 12.2017
Pianist and Vocalist
Great Theatre of Havana, Alicia Alonso
01.2017 - 05.2017
Piano Accompanist
"Alejandro García Caturla Music Conservatory"
09.2016 - 05.2017
Piano Harmony Teacher
National School of Art (ENA)
01.2016 - 07.2016
Piano Teacher
Vocational School of Arte “El Cucalambé”
09.2014 - 06.2015
Evaluation And Intervention in Clinical Psychology - Education of Individuals With Multiple Disabilities
Superior Institute of Psychology Studies (ISEP)
Bachelor of Arts - Music Composition
Institute of Superior Art" (ISA)
Professional Diploma in Piano Performance - Music
Vocational School of The Arts “El Cucalambé