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Nina Assimakopoulos’ teaching experience includes one-on-one work with K-12 students, artist residencies, public master classes, large group seminars and workshops, and undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral level instruction. She has held teaching positions in Munich, Germany at the Volkschule Für Musik, Heimstetten, in New York at the Greatbatch School of Music, Houghton College, in Ohio at the College of Musical Arts, Bowling Green State University, and at the College of Creative Arts, West Virginia University, where she is currently Visiting Professor of Flute.
“An
important component of my work with students is the cultivation of a
creative and supportive learning environment and community. My teaching
promotes vision and creative expression, the stimulation of ideas and
realization of aspirations, and celebrates growth and accomplishment. I
encourage dialogue and the exchange of ideas and insights. I motivate
my students to become their own teachers, think outside the box, find
and effectively articulate their own ‘voice’, and
integrate sources outside the field of music into their learning,
teaching and performing endeavors.”–
Nina
Assimakopoulos
“Her
passion for life and music is exceedingly evident in her playing and
her teaching…she is warm, energetic, demanding and nurturing
with her students. She has the ability to maintain a high
level of expectation with those under her tutelage, while continuing to
treat them cordially and with genuine respect.”
Gary
Stith Associate Professor
of Music, Greatbatch School of Music, Houghton, New York
My
teaching
incorporates many techniques and focuses. Here I list what I consider
to be my primary areas of focus.
Mind
and
Body
·Mind and body awareness
·Ease, grace, and efficiency of breathing
·Absence of unnecessary tension
·Balance of effort and effortlessness
·Creative intent and direction
·Vocal singing techniques
·Poise and stage presence
·Memorization
·Use of the body and self as the instrument |
Technique
and Artistry
·Expression of value, contrast, texture, emotion, and
contour
(etc) in music
·Tone resonance and color
·Close finger proximity and relaxed touch
·Vowel placement
·Air and breath regulation
·Resonance and projection
·Score analysis and study
·Contemporary music and extended techniques
Teaching
Skills
·Flexibility, creativity, and skill in reaching a variety of
learning styles and ages
·Creative projects and learning activities
·Goal setting, time management, mentoring skills
Entrepreneurial
Skills
·Public speaking and creative programming
·Professional portfolio building
·Repertoire building
·Building performing and college teaching careers
·Educational and community outreach
·Time Management
·Setting up private studios/ home run businesses
·Grant writing, competitions, audition preparation
·Arts integration
·New music commissioning
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