Anja is a guitarist, pianist, and educator based in Pittsburgh, PA. She holds a BA in music from Bucknell University as well as a K-12 Music Education Certificate from Duquesne University. She teaches as a substitute music teacher at area public schools, such as Jefferson Middle School in Mt. Lebanon, among others. Anja performs regularly and is well-versed in multiple styles of music, including jazz, blues, rock, and pop. With her training in music and education, Anja caters to students of all ages. She believes that making music is an amazing gift of creative expression and freedom for everyone.
EDUCATION:
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B.A.,
Music, Summa Cum Laude, Bucknell
University, 2008
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Pennsylvania
K-12 Music Education Certificate, Duquesne University, 2012
MUSICAL TRAINING:
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classical
piano (studied through college)
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acoustic
and electric guitar in the styles of blues, jazz, and rock (currently
studying jazz guitar with Mark Koch)
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other
instruments: soprano and alto recorder (4 years private study in childhood); handbells
(4 years study in middle and high school); Gamelan (Indonesian instrument; studied in college)
RELEVANT
EXPERIENCE:
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K-12
substitute teacher, Mt. Lebanon School District…………………………….November
2013-present
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K-12
substitute teacher, Pittsburgh Public Schools……………………………………….March 2012-present
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student
teacher, general music , HD Berkey Elementary in New Kensington PA……………..Fall
2012
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student
teacher, middle school band, Jefferson Middle School in Mt. Lebanon, PA………..Fall
2012
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member
of Mary Pappert Chorale at Duquesne University…………..................Jan 2010-May
2012
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TA
for Music Theory II at Bucknell University……….....................................Jan 2008-May 2008
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piano teaching experience with a variety of ages …...........................…...……Starting May 2007
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member
of Bucknell University Gamelan Ensemble……….............................Jan 2006-May 2008
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