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Celeste Amador
Professional Experience
2026 – Present
Piano Teacher, Old Town Music School
  • •Provides piano instruction with a proven tested structured curriculum implementing music theory, piano technique and sight-reading.
    • 2026 – Present
    In-Home Piano Teacher, Piano & More
  • •Provides in-home piano lessons with a tailored curriculum for each student.

    • 2018 – 2025Baja California, Mexico
    Particular Piano and Music Theory Teacher, Self-employed
  • •Tailored piano and music theory instruction to students, adapting content to varied learning styles and skill levels.
  • •Implemented a deep, individualized approach to piano technique, focusing on hand position, articulation, dynamics, and injury-preventive practice strategies to develop refined and expressive performance skills.
    • 2018 – 2024Baja California, Mexico
    Chamber Music Collaborative Pianist, Freelance
  • •Performed regularly as a collaborative pianist in chamber ensembles, accompanying soloists, vocalists, and instrumentalists across diverse repertoires and ensembles.
  • •Rehearsed and performed under time-sensitive conditions, demonstrating precision, flexibility, and real-time musical decision-making.
    • 2018 – 2021Mexicali, Baja California
    Piano Teacher, State Center for the Arts (CEART)
  • •Developed clear, engaging presentations and explanations for complex musical concepts.
  • •Prepared students for public performances, auditions, and music exams with personalized coaching and confidence-building techniques.
  • •Designed structured learning plans and assessment tools to track student progress and set measurable goals.
    • 2018 – 2021Mexicali, Baja California
    Piano Instructor for Artistic Talents Scholars, Baja California Institute of Culture (ICBC)
  • •Providing Piano mentorships and classes to students that got granted the Award of Artistic Talents in Mexicali.
  • •Provided piano repertoire for the period of the award and prepared students to perform in the final recital.
    • Education
    2012 – 2018
    Bachelor's of Music in Music, Autonomous University of Baja California

    Concentration in Piano (Classical)

    2023 – 2026
    Bachelor's of Science in Computer Systems Engineering, Virtual University of the State of Guanajuato
    Languages
    Spanish

    Native Speaker

    English

    Bilingual

    German

    Proficient

    Awards
    2020
    FONDARTE 2020, Baja California Institute of Culture

    Support for Independent Artistic and Cultural Activities in Baja California 2020 (Fondarte-BC). Awarded in a collaboration project with Classical Femmes ensemble.