Emma
Terrell
TRAINED MUSICIAN & EDUCATOR
I’m a professional musician who designs culturally responsive and accessible learning experiences.
Masters of Education (M. Ed.) Harvard University, 2022.
Bachelor of Music (BM). Rice University, 2016.
Faculty Instructional Lead, Community Music Center of Boston. 2019-2023
Designed curriculum and student learning assessment protocol for percussion and popular music department.
Taught weekly private and group percussion and general music classes to +170 students, ages 5-adult.
Adolescent Media and Psychology Research Manager, Center for Scholars & Storytellers at UCLA. 2022-2024.
Managed end-to-end research initiatives, acting as principal liaison between academic and industry clients, including Mattel, Nickelodeon, and Disney.
Synthesized complex research into actionable curriculum recommendations for diverse audiences, driving informed decision-making and the nationwide expansion of 3 pilot educational programs.
Private Piano Teacher. 2017-2020
Taught weekly piano lessons to students ages 5-adult, focused on technique, composition, theory, and aural and reading skills.
Arts Researcher and Consultant, WolfBrown. 2020-2024.
Managed strategic planning for 5 arts education nonprofit organizations, overseeing a team of 4 to achieve project objectives.
Clients included Carnegie Hall’s Education Department, the William Penn Foundation, and the Community Music Center of Boston.
Translated complex data into actionable recommendations, communicating findings to diverse stakeholders.
Managed budgets, financial models, and forecasting.
MY PHILOSOPHYDriven by my experiences as a Latinx musician, I felt a lack of representation and cultural connection in both my childhood and university music programs. This gap inspired me to become an educator, curriculum designer, and researcher focused on making music education more inclusive and accessible for others.
MY TRAININGCurriculum Design
Educational Digital Media Development
Educational Research and Analytics
Professional Musician
“I’m passionate about creating and supporting culturally relevant music education experiences.”
Emma Terrell • Musician & Educator