Experience

Music Staff Studio

• United States
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Music Instructor

  • Oct 2018 - Present

  I teach private music lessons to students of all ages and ability levels. Instruments include all levels of voice and piano, as well as beginner guitar and ukulele. Lessons are adapted based on students’ interests and needs, including focuses on theory, songwriting, and improvisation. I teach private music lessons to students of all ages and ability levels. Instruments include all levels of voice and piano, as well as beginner guitar and ukulele. Lessons are adapted based on students’ interests and needs, including focuses on theory, songwriting, and improvisation.



Alex Noelle

• Recording Artist

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  Recording, performing, and touring under the artist name "Alex Noelle" Recording, performing, and touring under the artist name "Alex Noelle"



Vanderbilt Music Cognition Research Lab

• Nashville, Tennessee, United States

• Music Therapist

  • Nov 2022 - Dec 2022

  Over two months, I conducted seasonal choir rehearsals and a final performance for adults with aphasia. Over two months, I conducted seasonal choir rehearsals and a final performance for adults with aphasia.



Vanderbilt Music Cognition Research Lab

• Nashville, Tennessee, United States

• Music Therapist

  • Dec 2021 - Apr 2022

  As a consulting music therapist, I participated as a practitioner for the MERIT intervention research study for early intervention autism, as well as other music programs provided by Vanderbilt Music Cognition Research Lab. As a consulting music therapist, I participated as a practitioner for the MERIT intervention research study for early intervention autism, as well as other music programs provided by Vanderbilt Music Cognition Research Lab.



Blakeford Retirement Home at Green Hills

• Nashville, Tennessee

• Music Therapist

  • Nov 2018 - Mar 2020

  I led therapeutic music activities for the senior citizens of Blakeford that focus on increased socialization, physical movement, creativity, and memory recall. Sessions are tailored to be inclusive of a wide range of cognitive, physical, and musical abilities. I led therapeutic music activities for the senior citizens of Blakeford that focus on increased socialization, physical movement, creativity, and memory recall. Sessions are tailored to be inclusive of a wide range of cognitive, physical, and musical abilities.



Philly Music Lessons

• United States
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Voice and Instrumental Teacher

  • Oct 2017 - Sep 2018

  I teach a Babies and Tots music class as well as voice, piano, guitar, and ukulele for all ages and abilities (including special needs!) with additional focuses on songwriting, theory, and improvisation if desired. I also initiated individual music therapy sessions through this studio for children with additional developmental and mental health needs. I teach a Babies and Tots music class as well as voice, piano, guitar, and ukulele for all ages and abilities (including special needs!) with additional focuses on songwriting, theory, and improvisation if desired. I also initiated individual music therapy sessions through this studio for children with additional developmental and mental health needs.



Muzique

• Woodbury, New Jersey

• Music Therapist

  • Feb 2018 - Aug 2018

  I led two music therapy groups for children of varying functioning levels on the autism spectrum, ages 2-5 and 6-12. We focused on socialization, creative expression, verbal output, and relaxation through various music interventions. I also worked with private clients of similar diagnoses and goals through Muzique! I led two music therapy groups for children of varying functioning levels on the autism spectrum, ages 2-5 and 6-12. We focused on socialization, creative expression, verbal output, and relaxation through various music interventions. I also worked with private clients of similar diagnoses and goals through Muzique!



Private

• Philadelphia

• Caregiver for young man with disabilities

  • Aug 2017 - Aug 2018

  I am a part-time caregiver for a young man with leukodystrophy. I have been trained by a nurse to use his necessary medical equipment, and contribute to his daily tasks involving basic hygiene, feeding, preparing for the day, and driving him in a wheelchair-accessible van. Together we attend events in the community, and build on his quality of life through therapeutic music activities. I am a part-time caregiver for a young man with leukodystrophy. I have been trained by a nurse to use his necessary medical equipment, and contribute to his daily tasks involving basic hygiene, feeding, preparing for the day, and driving him in a wheelchair-accessible van. Together we attend events in the community, and build on his quality of life through therapeutic music activities.



The Church of St. Luke & the Epiphany

• Chorister

  • Sep 2017 - Jun 2018

  I sing in this professional choir weekly, and alternate between alto and soprano voice parts based on the conductor’s needs. This includes sight-singing the full repertoire with the choir on the morning of the service and performing immediately after rehearsal, as well as soloist work. I sing in this professional choir weekly, and alternate between alto and soprano voice parts based on the conductor’s needs. This includes sight-singing the full repertoire with the choir on the morning of the service and performing immediately after rehearsal, as well as soloist work.



Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Music therapy intern

  • Jan 2017 - Jul 2017

  During this eye-opening 1000-hour internship, I independently led groups and individual sessions targeting psychosocial, emotional, cognitive, physical, and communication goals. I treated ages 1-23, and developed a wide range of interventions for all levels of functioning, as well as for non-English speakers. I also co-treated and collaborated often with child life specialists, and speech, occupational, dance-movement, and physical therapies! During this eye-opening 1000-hour internship, I independently led groups and individual sessions targeting psychosocial, emotional, cognitive, physical, and communication goals. I treated ages 1-23, and developed a wide range of interventions for all levels of functioning, as well as for non-English speakers. I also co-treated and collaborated often with child life specialists, and speech, occupational, dance-movement, and physical therapies!



Private Voice Lessons

• Voice Teacher

  • Sep 2016 - Dec 2016

  -Provided private voice lessons for a 13-year old female student and focused on voice placement, diaphragmatic engagement, and pitch accuracy -Provided voice lessons for a 14-year-old male student with physical limitations and focused on diaphragmatic engagement and modified vocal technique to optimize health -Provided private voice lessons for a 13-year old female student and focused on voice placement, diaphragmatic engagement, and pitch accuracy -Provided voice lessons for a 14-year-old male student with physical limitations and focused on diaphragmatic engagement and modified vocal technique to optimize health



Academy of Adult Learning

• Greater Philadelphia Area

• Tutor

  • Apr 2014 - Dec 2016

  -Accompanied adults with intellectual disabilities to Temple University classes and PASCEP community classes -Worked with the students both inside and outside of the classroom to study academic concepts and foster a sense of independence -Worked with the students to improve both strengths and weaknesses of each student's abilities in the classroom and in the community -Accompanied adults with intellectual disabilities to Temple University classes and PASCEP community classes -Worked with the students both inside and outside of the classroom to study academic concepts and foster a sense of independence -Worked with the students to improve both strengths and weaknesses of each student's abilities in the classroom and in the community



Mercer County Special Services Elementary School

• West Windsor, NJ

• Teacher Assistant

  • Jul 2016 - Aug 2016

  -Extended School Year summer program in both 2015 and 2016 -Teacher assistant for a class of eight children with severe cognitive disabilities due to various medical and developmental disorders -Assistance with social studies, math, science, music, and art lessons -Changing, feeding, and moving the children between various physical training equipment -Co-led daily morning meetings by teaching and engaging students through song using my voice and guitar -Extended School Year summer program in both 2015 and 2016 -Teacher assistant for a class of eight children with severe cognitive disabilities due to various medical and developmental disorders -Assistance with social studies, math, science, music, and art lessons -Changing, feeding, and moving the children between various physical training equipment -Co-led daily morning meetings by teaching and engaging students through song using my voice and guitar



Eden Autism

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Teaching Assistant

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  -Assisted teachers during the summer session's after-school program -Worked with children ages 6 through 21 with behavioral difficulties -Trained in specific holds and restraint methods for emergency purposes -Supported daily visits to community spaces (fast-food restaurants, bowling, roller-skating) to practice social skills and work on decreasing self-stimulating behaviors -Assisted teachers during the summer session's after-school program -Worked with children ages 6 through 21 with behavioral difficulties -Trained in specific holds and restraint methods for emergency purposes -Supported daily visits to community spaces (fast-food restaurants, bowling, roller-skating) to practice social skills and work on decreasing self-stimulating behaviors