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Ecaterina Bedicov

London,ENG

Summary

A versatile musician with extensive expertise in sight-reading, music theory, and classical/ opera repertoire. Demonstrates exceptional skills in jazz improvisation, ensemble coordination, and live performance. Adept at creating a positive, playful, and creative teaching environment while fostering musical growth. Proficient in accompanying and improvising across diverse styles, with a strong foundation in both solo and collaborative settings. Committed to inspiring students and audiences through innovative approaches to music education and performance.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
8094
8094
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Pianist/Organist

Holy Innocent Church
Kingsbury, UK
12.2024 - 02.2025
  • Accompanied Sunday morning services, playing hymns and instrumental music during the communion, on both piano and organ.
  • Contributed to the musical development of the local church music by suggesting and discussing the service structure.

Private piano tutor

London, UK
12.2016 - 02.2025
  • Fostered musical growth in students through regular recitals and performances.
  • Demonstrated advanced piano techniques to inspire high-level skill acquisition in students.
  • Devised creative learning materials to enhance student engagement.
  • Cultivated an understanding of music theory with engaging activities and exercises.
  • Raised awareness of classical music by providing students and their parents tickets to local classical music concerts.
  • Prepared students for ABRSM and TRINITY music exams, trained in performance and theory knowledge.

Keyboardist

HTB Holy Trinity Brompton
03.2016 - 09.2018
  • Played at Alpha course meetings
  • Sunday services
  • Alpha events

Keyboard player and worship leader

Holy Trinity Baptist Church
Chisinau, Moldova
02.2005 - 08.2015
  • Led worship services at youth meetings Sunday services and prayer meetings on the keyboard within the band.
  • Accompanied the choir rehearsals and performances/ services.
  • Contributed to the planning ideas for Christmas, Easter, and other musical events at church services alongside pastors and the main church leaders' team.
  • Led the small choir group as back vocals, provided scores and training in singing as a group.
  • Led the teenager's music band in both musical and Bible study time.
  • Prepared music repertoire for conferences, meetings, etc. Composed and transposed music scores for vocals.


Education

ARSM - Performance diploma - Distinction

ABRSM
London
06.2022

MSc - Creative Arts and Mental Health

Queen Mary University of London
London
08.2020

Grade 8 Piano Practice Exam - Merit

London
12.2018

Grade 5 Theory Exam - Pass

London
02.2017

Psychology and English Language Diploma

‘Ion Creanga’ State Pedagogical University of Chisinau, Moldova
Chisinau
09.2004 - 06.2009

Music School graduate - class of piano

09.1994 - 05.2002

Mmus - Accompaniment Course

Guildhall School of Music and Drama
London
09.2023 - 11.2024

Skills

  • Sight-reading proficiency
  • Music theory knowledge
  • Improvising
  • Accompanying
  • Positive, playful, and creative approach to teaching
  • Classical repertoire knowledge
  • Jazz improvisation
  • Ensemble coordination
  • Performance experience

Personal Information

Title: Over 10 years of experience of teaching, preparing students for ABRSM exams, accompanying the ABRSM exams, Leading sessions at Buzzy Lizzy club., Running the ‘Piano with Katie’ Facebook page (since 2021), posting videos of my students’ success and progress, Knowledge of five languages, Clear DBS.

Custom

  • Music, Singing in the HTB church Christmas choir since 2016
  • Knitting, Accomplished small projects (eg. children’s toys for Christmas)

Timeline

Pianist/Organist

Holy Innocent Church
12.2024 - 02.2025

Mmus - Accompaniment Course

Guildhall School of Music and Drama
09.2023 - 11.2024

Private piano tutor

12.2016 - 02.2025

Keyboardist

HTB Holy Trinity Brompton
03.2016 - 09.2018

Keyboard player and worship leader

Holy Trinity Baptist Church
02.2005 - 08.2015

Psychology and English Language Diploma

‘Ion Creanga’ State Pedagogical University of Chisinau, Moldova
09.2004 - 06.2009

Music School graduate - class of piano

09.1994 - 05.2002

ARSM - Performance diploma - Distinction

ABRSM

MSc - Creative Arts and Mental Health

Queen Mary University of London

Grade 8 Piano Practice Exam - Merit

Grade 5 Theory Exam - Pass

Ecaterina Bedicov