Voice Teacher
(Female, Age 29) from Chicago, IL
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Voice Teacher |
|---|---|
| Salary | $20,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 29 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | Chicago, IL |
| Years Experience | 5 years |
Career Ratings
Opinions on your CAREER overall (i.e. not just your current job)
| Years in Career | 0 |
|---|---|
| Education | (not answered) |
| Income Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Interest Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Work-Life Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Fulfilment Rating | 0 / 10 |
Current job Q&A
Describe the type of organization you work for.
I am self employed
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
I teach voice, advertise, act as CEO, CFO, marketing person, and actual teacher.
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
none
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
under
Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
I work one on one with my students. I enjoy it alot. We get alot done.
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it.
Please rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 2
Benefits: 6
Hours: 5
Co-Workers: 8
Supervisors: 8
Job Title: 4
Level of Responsibility: 3
The Actual Work: 1
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
Because I work for myself, I advertised
What was the application process?
none for me.
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
no, I own my own company
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
n/a
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
n/a
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
None, just experience as a professional musician
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
yes, I have a degree in performance and one in pedagogy
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
n/a
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
Must attend music school and have credentials in performance and as a private teacher.
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
They must be able to actually sing WELL, and also have personable and teaching skills. They must know the techniqal aspects of the voice so they can relay it to others in many different ways.
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
yes
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
take a business class, which is not offered in music schools today.
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
n/a/
What are your current career goals?
keep teaching.
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
Its a tough career, but very rewarding.
Prior work history
Please list your most recent jobs prior to this current job:
| Title | Length | Salary | Description | |
| Prior Job 1 | cantor | 3 years | 60/hour | cantor in church |
| Prior Job 2 | private teacher | 3 years | 40/hiour | private voice teacher |
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:4
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
4 | ccm | music |
| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
4 | ccm | music |
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