Paula Natalie Mustea

Passionate music professional with experience in performance, education, research, and administration. Skilled in building engaging programs, managing operations, and fostering community partnerships. Brings 5+ years of teaching and program leadership along with proven ability in customer service, scheduling, event planning, and outreach. Dedicated to creating welcoming, inclusive environments that connect people through learning and the arts.

Administration & Management: Assistant Manager at Bach to Rock, overseeing scheduling, communications, customer service, sales, staff training, and program development. Experienced in event planning, marketing, and community partnership building with schools, libraries, and local organizations.

Education & Instruction: 5+ years of private and group instruction in voice, piano, and early childhood music. Skilled in adapting lessons for diverse learners, including students with ADHD and Autism spectrum disorders.

Community Outreach & Programming: Designed and led library and community programs, early childhood classes, and music festivals. Strong record of engaging audiences through performances, workshops, and interactive activities.

Performance & Research: Active operatic performer with roles in professional and young artist productions in the U.S. and abroad. Academic background in vocal pedagogy, musicology, and opera/oratorio history.

Professional Skills: Communication, customer service, scheduling, training, curriculum design, program building, research, leadership, and inclusive community engagement.

Master of Music in Voice Performance from DePaul University

Bachelor of Music in Music Performance, Vocal from Millikin University