TEZCAN ERDEM SUİÇMEZ

CLASSICAL PIANIST, MUSIC TEACHER, ASPIRING SOUND ENGINEER

✉️ [email protected]
🌐 www.tezguan.com
📍 Istanbul/Türkiye

EDUCATION

BS in Music

Trakya University State Conservatory

Sep 2019 - Jul 2023

Edirne

GPA: 3.93/4.00

Vocational High School Diploma in Prepress Technology

Dr. Oktay Duran Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School

Sep 2013 - Jun 2017

Istanbul

GPA: 69.69/100

HOBBIES & INTERESTS

  • Photography
  • Drawing
  • Social Media
  • Music Livestreams and Contents
  • Video Game Design
  • Gaming

LANGUAGES

  • Turkish: Native
  • English: Fluent

SKILLS

  • Sight-Reading
  • Musical Improvisation
  • Music Teaching
  • Proficient in Computers
  • Music Composition & Arranging
  • Audio Editing
  • Orchestration

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • DAW Programs (Logic Pro, Cubase Pro)
  • Notation Programs (Dorico, Musescore)
  • Adobe Programs (Photoshop, Illustrator)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Part-time Piano Instructor

Kadıköy Municipality Children's Art Center - Sep 2024 - Jan 2025

Istanbul

Taught piano and music theory to children.

Part-time Music Teacher

Uğur Schools, Sefaköy Campus - Nov 2023 - Jun 2024

Istanbul

Taught music theory, history & piano to students from grades 3 to 10.

Part-time Piano Instructor

Kreas Art Academy - Aug 2023 - Jun 2024

Istanbul

Focused on improving students' musical expression and technique.

Part-time Piano Instructor

Trakya University State Conservatory - Oct 2022 - Jun 2023

Edirne

Delivered piano lessons to students of varying levels.

Private Piano Instructor

Private Lessons - 2019 - Present

Edirne & Istanbul

Delivering piano lessons to students of varying levels.

CONCERTS

Pianist, Solo Recital

TÜDK Art, Education and Performance Center - June 2023, Edirne

  • L.V Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 30
  • F. Liszt: VERDI's Miserere
  • M. Ravel: Alborada del Gracioso
  • E. Satie: Gnossienne No. 1

Pianist, Gülnare - Erol TARKUM, Student Concert

TÜDK Art, Education and Performance Center - June 2023, Edirne

  • W.A Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 20, Movement I

Pianist, Burukan Kuş Students, Summer Concert

All Saints Church - June 2022, Istanbul Kadıköy Moda

  • F. Chopin: Prelude No. 2, Etude Op. 25 No. 1, Mazurka Op. 17 No. 4
  • F. Schubert: Impromptu Op. 90 No. 1

Pianist, Gülnare - Erol TARKUM, Student Concert

TÜDK Art, Education and Performance Center - June 2022, Edirne

  • F. Chopin: Etude Op. 25 No. 1

Pianist, Hakan A. Toker & Naz Evren Students, "Sweet and Savory Concert"

Nazlı Işıldak Music Academy - May 2019, Istanbul Etiler

  • L.V Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 8, Movement I

Pianist, Cem TV Sunday Coffee Program

Istanbul - July 2018

  • F. Chopin: A Minor Waltz and my own composition.

Pianist, Burukan Kuş Students, Violin and Piano Concert

Chamber Theater - August 2017, Istanbul Mecidiyeköy

HONORS & AWARDS

Second Place - Piano Department

Trakya University State Conservatory - Jul 2023

Graduated as the second top student of the Piano Department with a GPA of 3.93/4.00

Appreciation Certificate - Teaching Excellence

Trakya University State Conservatory - Jun 2023

Recognized for teaching contributions to elementary school students as part of a conservatory program.

Participation Certificate - International Pera Piano Festival

Pera Piano Festival Committee - May 2023

Awarded for mentoring a student in the International Pera Piano Festival.

Prof. Gulnara Aziz Piano Masterclass Certificate of Participation

Trakya University State Conservatory - Mar 2019