I encourage artistry and musicality in my students. I want them to "feel" the soul of each piece, and to create rich and colourful imagery when they play. It is much more than learning the notes... they will feel joy and pride in their accomplishments!
Specialized in
- Youth (7-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Young Children (under 7)
- Beginner/Elementary
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Teaches At
- Music school
- Online
- Teacher's home
- Teacher's studio
Specialist designation
- Piano - Elementary
- Piano - Intermediate
Credentials
- 2018 - Teacher Certification - Royal Conservatory of Music
- 2016 - .. - Saskatchewan Orchestral Association
- 2015 - Teacher Certification - Royal Conservatory of Music
- 2013 - Elementary Piano Pedagogy - Royal Conservatory of Music
- 1991 - Bach. Of Commerce - Queen's University, Kingston
Professional development
- Bach-Preparing the Preludes and Fugues Part 1 webinar - - 2021
- Canadian Indigenous Culture Training - Truth and Reconciliation - - 2022
- Carl Orff Conference - - 2016
- Catherine Rollins Workshop - - 2016
- Connecting Canada – Musical Diversity from Coast to Coast - - 2021
- Cracking the Boy Code Workshop - - 2017
- Diversification in the Workplace - - 2022
- Early Childhood Music Workshop - - 2016
- Growing the Young Musician - - 2015
- Improving Students' Practice Habits Webinar - - 2018
- Improvisation Webinar - - 2017
- Learning Like a Genius, Talent is Just a Word - - 2021
- Martha Hill Duncan workshop - - 2021
- Melody Bober workshop - - 2018
- Motivation & Practicing Workshop - - 2017
- Music Learning Theory Rhythms - - 2021
- MYC International Conference - - 2013
- MYC Sask Conference - - 2012
- MYC Sask Conference - - 2013
- MYC Sask Conference - - 2014
- MYC Sask Conference - - 2015
- MYC Sask Conference - - 2016
- MYC Sask Conference - - 2017
- MYC Sask Conference - - 2018
- MYC SW-Sask Area PD - - 2019
- MYC SW-Sask Area PD - - 2020
- Online Studio Set-up workshop - - 2020
- RCM Summer Summit - - 2013
- Sask Music Alliance Conference - - 2016
- Sask Music Alliance Conference - - 2017
- Sask Music Allicance Conference - - 2015
- Sask Music Conference - - 2018
- Sask Registered Music Teachers AGM - - 2019
- Sask Registered Music Teachers AGM - - 2020
- Sask Registered Music Teachers AGM - - 2021
- SRMTA - - 2018
- SRMTA Conference - - 2014
- SRMTA Conference - - 2016
- SRMTA Conference - - 2017
- Successful Preparation for Remote Elementary and Intermediate Piano Exams webinar - - 2020
- Summer Sizzle - - 2018
- Taming the Practice Monster - - 2013
- Teaching Ukulele - - 2019
- Teaching Ukulele 2 - - 2019
- What to Expect During Remote Practical Exams Webinar - - 2020
School Associations
- Music for Young Children - National
- Saskatchewan Registered Music Teachers' Association - Provincial / State