Seina Shirakura

Seina Shirakura has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Seina worked as a Program Manager at Trala, Inc. starting in 2023. Prior to that, they established their own photography business, Seina Shirakura Photography, in 2017, where they combined their skills in photography, digital marketing, and graphic design to provide promotional support for client businesses.

In 2009, Seina Shirakura started their career as a Private Studio Instructor, developing a fully-remote teaching model and maintaining annual recruitment of students through social media advertising and community outreach. Seina also served as an instructor for the Saratoga Springs Summer Fiddle Class, teaching music theory and college audition preparation.

From 2018 to 2023, Seina worked at Kent School, first as the Director of Orchestra and Teacher of Music History, where they managed faculty members, supported the department head, and tracked prospective students. Seina also served as an Instructor of Violin & Viola, providing individual instruction and building connections with students.

Seina has experience as a Suzuki Violin Instructor at the Montessori School of Greater Hartford and International Magnet School CREC. Additionally, they worked at The Music School at Sound Crossing as the Head of Social Media Marketing and Research and as a Suzuki & Traditional Violin/Viola Instructor.

Earlier in their career, Seina worked as a Strings Faculty, Chamber Coach, and Resident Assistant at the New York State Summer School of the Arts (NYSSSA). Seina also served as a Data Entry and Marketing Specialist at the Hartt School Community Division University of Hartford and as a Marketing Communications Specialist at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center.

Overall, Seina Shirakura has a strong background in music education, photography, digital marketing, and program management.

Seina Shirakura has a diverse education history in the field of music. From an unspecified year until 2018, they attended The Hartt School at the University of Hartford, where they pursued Suzuki Pedagogy and earned a SAA Book 1-8 Certification in Suzuki Pedagogy. During this time, they focused on Music Performance, General.

Prior to their time at The Hartt School, Seina Shirakura attended the Manhattan School of Music until 2013. Here, they completed the Pre Collegiate Division program, specializing in Violin Performance.

In addition to their degree programs, Seina Shirakura has obtained several certifications. Seina completed the Suzuki Principles in Action program through the Suzuki Association of the Americas in an unspecified year. In 2017, they obtained a Violin Unit 1-8 certification from the same institution. In 2016, they earned the Every Child Can! certification, showcasing their expertise in teaching music to young students. Furthermore, Seina Shirakura expanded their skill set beyond music by obtaining a Certified Google Analyst certification from Google Analytics in December 2020.