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Headed the Music Department, preparing students for conservatory exams and specializing in Western Classical Music Theory, Solfège, Piano, Performing Art, Articulation, and Opera Singing (Bel Canto école). Provided comprehensive education across all levels, adhering to the standards of The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, Trinity College London, London College of Music, and Vaganova

Managed the operational organization of exhibitions, including curatorship, and prepared the gallery's annual activities and budgets. Secured sponsorships and forged partnership agreements with state museums and foundations for exhibitions and academic art sessions.

Provided expert instruction in Western classical piano and opera repertoire, emphasizing active listening, practice, and openness to learning. Specialized in the performance and theory of Western classical music, delivering personalized lessons that fostered comprehensive musical understanding.

Implemented a holistic music curriculum, fostering proficiency in performance, composition, and analytical listening abilities, while encouraging students to explore music through inquiry. Provided a multifaceted musical education, emphasizing not only musical skill but also critical thinking, cultural understanding, and creative exploration.

Grade: 3.86 (Honor Degree)

Activities and societies: Thesis - The Impact of Art of Memory on Cultural Music Heritage: A Review of the Music of Arabian Peninsula as a Living Cultural Heritage (Spent 4 months researching efforts towards preservation of cultural memory through art.)

Completed a Master of Arts in Art History and Museology with a thesis titled 'The Impact of the Art of Memory on Cultural Music Heritage: A Review of the Music of the Arabian Peninsula as a Living Cultural Heritage'. Researched efforts towards the preservation of cultural memory through art.

Graduated from the State Conservatory of Music, specializing in Classical Western Music Opera. This program provided a comprehensive foundation in opera performance and classical music.

Completed a Pedagogical Education Formation Certificate Program. This program focused on educational psychology, principles of learning and teaching, classroom management, and assessment and evaluation.

Undertook courses in the History of Christianity, Mythology, and Iconography. These studies broadened understanding of cultural and historical contexts related to art and music.

Completed an introductory course in Ethnomusicology Science. This course provided insights into the study of music in its cultural context.