Katie Franklin Ledsinger

Experience

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  Katie Franklin Ledsinger, pianist

  Jan 1995 - now

  I'm a freelance pianist, specializing in collaborative piano and private piano instruction. I teach students of all ages and levels all aspects of playing piano. These include note-reading, music theory, history, interpretation, and technique.

  • Freelance musician

    Jun 1995 - now

  • Piano Instructor

    Jan 1995 - now
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  Mesa Verde UMC

  Oct 2004 - Aug 2008

  Organist, Children's Choir and Chimes Director

  At Mesa Verde United Methodist, I played organ for their weekly church services, providing accompaniment for hymns and special music. I also directed the children's choir and chimes choir, having weekly rehearsals with the children, aged 5-13. Annually, I directed, rehearsed, and produced the Christmas musical.

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  OCHSA

  Sept 2006 - Jun 2008

  Accompanist

  I accompanied classes and concerts for the Opera division of OCSHA. Additionally, I gave lectures and coached the student singers in diction, musicality, and interpretation.

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  Lutheran High School of Orange County

  Aug 2012 - May 2014

  Choral Accompanist

  Develop music theory curriculum for all choirs. Accompany choirs in rehearsal and in performance. Run sectional rehearsals. Manage classroom tasks, such as attendance, grade input, music preparation, and directing band rehearsals for quarterly performances.

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  Claremont United Methodist Church

  Oct 2014 - now

  Organist, Children's Choir director, Handbell Director
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  Resilience Restored (Katie Franklin Ledsinger, SEP)

  Oct 2014 - now

  Somatic Experiencing Practitioner

  I have just received my certificate in the Somatic Experiencing healing modality, which is a holistic approach to renegotiating the effects of post-traumatic stress responses. I am specializing in helping infants, toddlers, and children, military families, and performing artists of all disciplines.

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  Corona Del Mar High School

  Feb 2024 - now

  Accompanist