Teaching Philosophy
“My goal as a music teacher is to foster the joy of music with personalized instruction tailored to each student’s unique needs, goals, and learning abilities. My studio teaching is enriched through varied musical activities and community engagement, supporting student success and developing compassion and responsibility through music learning.”
—Dr. Allison Star, Star Piano Studio
Instrument / Discipline
- Piano
- Harmony
- Analysis
- Piano Pedagogy
- Rudiments
- Collaborative Piano
- Theory
Specialized in
- Youth (7-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Beginner/Elementary
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Teaches At
- Music school
- Online
- Teacher's home
- Teacher's studio
Specialist designation
- History - Advanced
- Piano - Advanced
- Piano - Elementary
- Piano - Intermediate
- Theory - Elementary
- Theory - Intermediate
Credentials
- 2011 - Ph.d. - UVic
- 2002 - M. Arts - Uvic
- 1991 - Masters - Dominican University
- 1987 - Graduate Studies - U.S.C.
- 1986 - B. Mus. - U.B.C.
Professional development
- Advanced Specialist - 2015
- Senior Examiner - 2002
School Associations
- British Columbia Registered Music Teachers' Association - Provincial / State