Martha's Music Lessons (Orchestral, Song Writing)

Years of Experience: 30 Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: 10 Genres: Classical Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Song Writing Lessons,Orchestral Lessons Overview: Music teacher and performer, specialized in Oboe and English Horn music interpretation. I have 30+ years experience as a performer, and 16+ years of experience as a band director, working with middle and high school symphonic instrumental groups, folk and popular music ensembles. Teaching subjects: Music grammar: Music appreciation: Music history In addition, I am a teacher and researcher of music therapy, with emphasis in the activation and harmonization of human brain waves and the body's energetic system through music, voice, drums, flutes, rhythmic dance, painting, color, geometry and mandalas. Private Education: Master in Oboe, State Institute of Fine Arts, Cali, Colombia, 2011. Licensed in Oboe Performance, National University of Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia, 1985. Seminars and Special Courses: • First International Congress of Music Education "Antonio Maria Valencia" for the Willems methodology, State Institute of Fine Arts, Cali, Colombia, 2010. • National Workshop: "Orchestral Ensemble Formation", Batuta - National system of children and youth symphony orchestras, Cali, Colombia, 2010. • Teaching Certificate in Schoolroom Music Research, State Institute of Fine Arts, Cali, Colombia, 120 hours, 2005. • Certificate in Art Research, State Institute of Fine Arts, Cali, Colombia, 120 horas, 2002. • Rythmic Workshop Dalcroze, Encuentros School, Cali, Colombia, 1988-1996 y 2006. • Biosonic, Voice analysis and light and sound bio-resonance therapy. Marysol Gonzáles Sterling, Mojacar, Almería, España. 120 horas, 2008. • Acupuncture, Nei Jing School, Cali, Colombia, 2008-2009. Performing Experience: Teacher, Bolivar School, Cali, Colombia, 2010 - Present Teacher of Oboe and MusicTtherapy, Conservatory Antonio María Valencia, 2013, Cali, Colombia. Fine Arts Institute, Valle State Band, Oboe and English Horn player, 2002-2013 Cali, Colombia. Marching Band Teacher, Fundación Nelson Mandela, Decepaz, Cali, Colombia. May-June 2009. Sound Therapy Workshop, Alondra, Center for the Integrity of Being, 2011. Choir for the Votive Temple of the Sacred Heart, Liturgical Music Group, 2002 – 2007, Cali, Colombia. Symphony Orchestra of El Valle, Oboe and English Horn player, 1986 – 2001, Cali, Colombia. Oboe and Band Teacher, School Luís Horacio Gómez, 2000 – 2002, Cali, Colombia. Oboe Teacher, University of El Valle, 1989 – 1994, Cali, Colombia. Fine Arts Institute, Valle State Band, Oboe player, 1986 – 1991, Cali, Colombia. Youth Symphony Orchestra of Colombia, Oboe player and teacher, 1980 – 1986, Bogotá, Colombia. Oboe player in the TV Show "Buy the Orchestra", TV Channel CoStars. 1985 – 1986, Bogotá, Colombia. Symphony Orchestra of Bogotá, Oboe player, 1981 – 1984, Bogotá, Colombia. Experience Teaching: + 20 years