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O. Daniel Ayala

O. Daniel Ayala

Asunción

Summary

Dynamic Assistant Professor at Universidad Nacional De Asunción, skilled in mentoring students and enhancing performance through innovative lesson plans. Expert in applied piano instruction, fostering creativity and collaboration in ensemble settings. Proven ability to integrate professional practices into teaching, significantly improving student engagement and artistic expression.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Professor

Universidad Nacional De Asunción
08.2015 - Current
  • Provide applied piano instruction with an emphasis on performance in jazz, Latin, and popular styles.
  • Mentor students in improvisation, stylistic interpretation, and stage presence for solo and ensemble settings
  • Integrate professional performance practices into lessons, drawing from contemporary and traditional repertoire
  • Foster collaborative musicianship and creativity through ensemble coaching and performance workshops

Accompanying Pianist

Instituto Superior De Bellas Artes
08.2015 - Current
  • Performed diverse repertoire of classical and contemporary pieces for various academic events.
  • Collaborated with faculty to enhance student performance through tailored instructional sessions.
  • Mentored students in musical techniques, fostering skill development and artistic expression.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans that improved student understanding of music theory and practice.

Education

Master of Arts - Jazz Studies

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
05-2020

Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS
05-2013

Skills

  • Mentoring students
  • Piano Performance
  • Piano Accompanying
  • Piano Improvisation

Websites

Accomplishments

PUBLICATIONS:

  • Translation from English to Spanish of the Book "Playing Solo Jazz Piano" by author Jeremy Siskind (2021)
  • Translation from English to Spanish of the Book "Jazz Piano Fundamentals Book 1" by author Jeremy Siskind (2023)
  • Translation from English to Spanish of the Book "Jazz Piano Fundamentals Book 2" by author Jeremy Siskind (2024)
  • Author of the e-book "Conceptos Armónicos y Técnicas de Improvisación" (2023)
  • Author of the book "12 Estudios Cortos para Piano Moderno" (2024)
  • Album "Sugestión" available on all digital platforms.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Assistant Professor

Universidad Nacional De Asunción
08.2015 - Current

Accompanying Pianist

Instituto Superior De Bellas Artes
08.2015 - Current

Master of Arts - Jazz Studies

Western Illinois University

Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance

Pittsburg State University

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