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
- At a school
- At own home
- At own studio
- Online
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 - Derek Chui (Virtuosity) - 2021
- Canadian Indigenous Culture Training - Truth and Reconciliation - Training Course by The Canadian Diversity Initiative - 2022
- Carl Orff Conference - National Orff Conference - 2016
- Catherine Rollins Workshop - Workshop - 2016
- Connecting Canada – Musical Diversity from Coast to Coast - CFMTA National Conference - 2021
- Cracking the Boy Code Workshop - Gregory Chase (sponsored by RMTSC) - 2017
- Diversification in the Workplace - Training Course by The Canadian Diversity Initiative - 2022
- Early Childhood Music Workshop - Dr. Beth Bolton (sponsored by Yorkton RMT) - 2016
- Growing the Young Musician - Music Learning in Early Childhood - RMT Yorkton - 2015
- Improving Students' Practice Habits Webinar - Wesley Ferreira (sponsored by RCM) - 2018
- Improvisation Webinar - Christopher Norton - 2017
- Learning Like a Genius, Talent is Just a Word - Gregg Goddhart (sponsored by RMTSC branch) - 2021
- Martha Hill Duncan workshop - (sponsored by Biggar RMT Branch) - 2021
- Melody Bober workshop - Repertoire workshop (Calgary) - 2018
- Motivation & Practicing Workshop - Dale Wheeler (sponsored by Central RMT) - 2017
- Music Learning Theory Rhythms - Janna Olson (sponsored by RMTSC branch) - 2021
- MYC International Conference - Intern'l Conference - Ottawa - 2013
- MYC Sask Conference - Fall Provincial Conference - 2012
- MYC Sask Conference - Fall Provincial Conference - 2013
- MYC Sask Conference - Fall Provincial Conference - 2014
- MYC Sask Conference - Fall Provincial Conference - 2015
- MYC Sask Conference - Fall Provincial Conference - 2016
- MYC Sask Conference - Fall Provincial Conference - 2017
- MYC Sask Conference - Fall provincial conference - 2018
- MYC SW-Sask Area PD - Annual Area PD meeting - 2019
- MYC SW-Sask Area PD - Annual Area PD meeting - 2020
- Online Studio Set-up workshop - Diana Woolrich (sponsored by Regina RMT Branch) - 2020
- RCM Summer Summit - Nuturing the Complete Musician - 2013
- Sask Music Alliance Conference - Annual Provincial Conference - 2016
- Sask Music Alliance Conference - Annual Provincial Conference - 2017
- Sask Music Allicance Conference - Provincial Conference - 2015
- Sask Music Conference - Annual Provincial Conference - 2018
- Sask Registered Music Teachers AGM - Annual conference & workshop (Teen Anxiety) - 2019
- Sask Registered Music Teachers AGM - Annual Conference and PD (Collaboration – Gord Gerrard -RSO- Keynote) - 2020
- Sask Registered Music Teachers AGM - Annual conference and PD (Maria Fuller – a Fuller Life) - 2021
- SRMTA - Annual Provincial Conference - 2018
- SRMTA Conference - Annual Provincial Conference - 2016
- SRMTA Conference - Annual Provincial Conference - 2017
- SRMTA Conference - RCM syllabus session & teaching to young children - 2014
- Successful Preparation for Remote Elementary and Intermediate Piano Exams webinar - RCM - 2020
- Summer Sizzle - Pedagogy conference (sponsored by CNCM) - 2018
- Taming the Practice Monster - Developing effective practicing habits - 2013
- Teaching Ukulele - Workshop (sponsored by SMEA) - 2019
- Teaching Ukulele 2 - Workshop (sponsored by SMEA) - 2019
- What to Expect During Remote Practical Exams Webinar - RCM - 2020
School Associations
- Music for Young Children - National
- Saskatchewan Registered Music Teachers' Association - Provincial / State