Trevor Berens: pianist, teacher, composer, music therapist
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EDUCATION

2009-2012
Lesley University, Cambridge, MA
M.A. – Music Therapy

2001-2003
California Institute of the Arts, Valencia, CA
M.F.A. – Performer/Composer
  • Composition Instructors: Stephen L. Mosko, James Tenney
  • Piano Instructors: Peter Miyamoto, Vicki Ray

1996-2000
Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA
B.A. – Music (Piano/Composition) and Psychology
  • Composition Instructors: Paul Humphreys, Mark Saya
  • Piano Instructors: Tania Fleischer, Wendy Prober
  • Honors: Summa Cum Laude, Top Music Graduate, Valedictorian Candidate
  • Societies: Psi Chi (psychology honors society), Alpha Sigma Nu (Jesuit honors Society), Damus Nostrum service club (president 1999-2000), Student Music Socie ty (president 1999-2000)

WORK EXPERIENCE

     2015-2017         Lesley University (contracted position)                         Cambridge, MA
                                    Music Therapy Supervisor
  • Oversee development and implementation of music therapy program at Elder Services Plan, a day center for the elderly in Boston
  • Assist music therapy interns in creating and running groups
  • Assist interns in educating staff about music therapy as well as helping them integrate into the existing culture
 
     2014-present         Minuteman ARC Early Intervention                                 Concord, MA
                                    Music Therapist and Mental Health Counselor (LMHC-Eligible)
  • Create and carry out treatment plans for children with special needs, ages 1-3
  • Participate in developmental testing and forming of IFSPs (Individual Family Service Plans)
  • Create and lead music therapy groups
 
     2012-present         Self-employed                                                                         Lincoln, MA
                                    Piano, composition, and theory instructor
  • Private studio averages 15-20 students
  • Teach beginners through early advanced students
  • Prepare students for recitals, twice per year
 
     2014-present         Halalisa Singers                                                                 Lexington, MA
                                    Accompanist
  • Accompany community world music choir of 20-30 singers
  • Lead rehearsals and sectionals when needed
 
     2012-2015              Newbridge on the Charles                                                  Dedham, MA
                                    Music Therapist
  • Create and run music therapy groups with seniors with Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia
  • Assess residents’ needs to assess appropriateness of particular music therapy interventions
  • Work in a team with other expressive therapists, CNAs, and private aides
 
     2012-2013              Thom Early Intervention and Family Services          Shrewsbury, MA
                                    Music Therapist
  • Create and carry out treatment plans for children with special needs, ages 1-3
  • Participate in developmental testing and forming of IFSPs (Individual Family Service Plans)
  • Create and lead music therapy groups
 
     2010-2012              Boston ABA                                                                              Boston, MA
                                    Behavioral Therapist
  • Work one-on-one doing applied behavior analysis (a-b-a) with children with autism
  • Develop musical means to teach necessary information such as name, address, and phone numbers    
 
     2011-2012              Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital                                                Boston, MA
                                    Music Therapy Intern
  • Developed and utilized music therapy assessments for patients with brain injuries
  • Developed and utilized music therapy protocols in working with brain injured patients as individuals and in group settings
  • Presented in-service to audience of therapists and doctors
  • Presented for stroke support group and brain injury support group
 
 
     2010-2011              Sherrill House                                                          Jamaica Plain, MA
                                    Music Therapy Intern
  • Developed and led, with voice and guitar, neurological music therapy groups, appreciation groups, and reminiscence groups
  • Expanded musical repertoire appropriate to residents’ desires and needs
  • Developed and utilized assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes with individual clients
 
     2010-2011              Jammin’ With You                                                               Boston, MA
                                    Piano/guitar instructor
  • Taught piano and guitar students privately
  • Used a variety of teaching methods, geared to learning style of each student
 
     2001-2009              Self-employed                                                                  Los Angeles, CA
                                    Piano instructor
  • MTAC (Music Teacher’s Association of California) member
  • Private studio averaged 17-29 students
  • Have taught ages 5-65
  • Have taught beginners through early advanced students
    
     2005-2009              Loyola Marymount University                                       Los Angeles, CA
                                    Lecturer
  • Developed curriculum for Fundamentals of Music
  • Lectured Fundamentals of Music, Music Theory 1 and 2
  • Created projects and evaluation materials
  • Created arenas for musicians and non-musicians to perform, compose, discuss, and actively listen to music
 
     2004-2007              Lauridsen Ballet Center                                                     Torrance, CA
                                    Staff pianist
  • Compiled appropriate music for accompaniment of various dance classes
  • Used written music and improvisation for accompaniment
 
     2004-2005              Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center     Santa Ana, CA
                        Group piano instructor
  • Developed curriculum and handouts
  • Taught basic piano skills and music theory to special needs children and adults
 
 
 
 
     2005-2007              Palo Verde Avenue Christian Church                          Long Beach, CA
                        Church pianist and choir director
  • Played during Sunday services, using written music and occasional improvisation
  • Rehearsed and directed choir for performances during services
 
     2002-2004              Parks and Recreation, Drama Department                   El Segundo, CA
                                    Music director
  • Vocal coaching for musical theater performances
  • Rehearsed with individual singers and groups
  • Arranged music for small ensembles
  • Directed and accompanied various musical theater performances
     2002                       Cazadero Performing Arts Camp                                      Cazadero, CA
                                    Music staff
  • Taught private and group piano lessons
  • Taught private and group composition lessons for middle-school aged children
  • Accompanied various choirs
  • Performed with various ensembles at faculty recitals
  
     1999-2001              Autism Partnership                                                           Seal Beach, CA                                    Behavioral Therapist                                                                                        
  • Worked one-on-one doing applied behavior analysis (a-b-a) with children with autism
  • Developed musical means to teach necessary information such as name, address, and phone numbers
  • Accompanied children on outings to increase social abilities
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