Elizabeth Westlund

classical pianist, composer, educator

Educational Background

1. ‣Bachelor of Music (B.M.) Degree from
   

2. UMHB in Belton, Texas, 1990
   

3. ‣graduate studies in Special Education
   

Awards

1. ‣Who's Who in American Colleges & Universities, 1990
   

2. ‣Aplha Chi, 1990 (Honorary Academic Excellence Award)
   

Teaching Credentials

1. ‣state of Texas Teaching Certificate in Music (K-12)
   

2. ‣state of Texas Teaching Certificate in Special Education (K-12)
   

3. ‣state of Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education (EC-4)
   

Teaching Experience

1. ‣teaching piano since 1986 (24 years)
   

2. ‣previously taught general music courses in public school and private school
   

3. ‣previously taught private voice lessons and private violin lessons
   

Performing Experience

1. ‣performing as a pianist in public since childhood
   

2. ‣currently perform in the community as a solo pianist
   

3. ‣piano accompanist for singers, solo instrumentalists, and choirs
   

4. ‣have performed professionally as a singer and as an orchestral violinist
   

Additional Musical & Teaching Skills

1. ‣compose music for solo piano
   

2. ‣create original and unique instructional materials for piano education
   

3. (Westlund Piano Course)
   

4. ‣do music engraving in Finale (professional music notation software)
   

5. ‣create custom MIDI recordings