Music: Italian pianist and composer, music teacherWhat type of job are you looking for? I am looking for a position as a pianist, composer and/or music teacher in a conservatory or school of music. I am a professional pianist and composer with a PhD in music and a strong interest in musical theory as well as in "practical" performance. I can play, compose, arrange, and teach both classical and pop Western music. Additionally, since my mother language is Italian, if needed, and as a second choice, I could serve as an Italian teacher for operatic singers and musicians. What nationality are you? Italian. What languages do you speak (and at what level)? Italian (fluent); English (very good, at TOEFL level); Spanish (basic); German (Basic). In addition, I have an intermediate knowledge of Latin. What country or area are you looking to work in and why? Whichever country or area can be good for me, if the job fits my education and ambition. What countries have you worked in? Italy only. Occasionally, I did some online work as an arranger for a German composer. What countries do you have a visa to work in? European (EU) countries, and all the nations which have international agreements with European Union. What field do you currently work in? As a main job, I work as a librarian; but I also work freelance as a pianist, composer/arranger, and musicologist. What fields have you worked in before? Music. Music Education. What qualifications do you hold? 1) Dottorato di ricerca in "Storia e critica dei beni musicali" [PhD in History and Criticism of Musical Goods], 2009, Università del Salento (Lecce, Italy), with a dissertation on the notation of music. 2) Laurea con lode in Filosofia [M. Degree with honour in Philosophy], 2002, University Federico II of Naples (Italy), with a dissertation in history of music, on the string Concertos of the English composer Sir William Walton. 3) Diploma [M.Degree] in Composition, 2000, Conservatory of S. Pietro a Majella, Naples, Italy. 4) Diploma in Choral Music and Choir Conduction, 1998, Conservatory of S. Pietro a Majella, Naples, Italy. 5) Diploma in Pianoforte, 1996, Conservatory of S. Pietro a Majella, Naples, Italy. Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? Both. From my CV you can see that I have many academic degrees; thus you may think I consider formal education more valuable than skills. However, I have consistently developed my skills as a musician while continuing my formal education. This fact is also due to the peculiarity of the Italian educational system, which has very little costs and consequantly allows a real permanent education. Describe the benefits of working with others Working with others is the best way to consistently learn from colligues and develop your social personality. Although many people believe that art is the solitary activity of some so-called "genius", I conversely consider the social and communicative aspect of music as a very basic element of both musical performance and education. Describe the benefits of working alone Working alone lets you concentrate on objectives and problem solving without external interferences. Additionally, despite what I said in the previous answer,it cannot be denied that peronal and solitary work is the basic way by which music is traditionally composed and studied, at least in the Western culture. What was your worst working experience? Italian schools. Dealing with Italian politics. What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? Never give up! What unique skills do you have? 1) A very wide education, both general and musical. 2) My Italian background (at least, we "invented" classical music; I studied in the most ancient conservatory in the world...). What would you consider as your 'dream job'? I would be a Professor of theory and composition at a very good university or conservatory. Additionally, I would also like to be an active composer and/or scholar at an international level. What are the most interesting aspects of your field? Music unifies thoery and practice and explore the most unique aspects of human soul, mind, and cultures. What are the least interesting aspects of your field? Teaching at a very low level to non-musical students, can be very boring. Please replace this with a question of your own I would really know which countries and areas can potentially offer the best possibilities of career to an ambitious musician and/or music theorist who can rely only on his merit and not on his family and connection? (unfortunately, Italy is not that place..). How can potential employers contact you? via e-mail, at: diego.cembrola@tiscali.it (I will give further contact data on demand, only to really interested perspective employers). | 
