Colleen McInnes

Teaching since the early 1990’s Colleen instructs piano, theory and a variety of band instruments from her home studio (with remote lesson delivery as necessary) to all ages and levels. As a mother to two, Colleen knows firsthand the ups and downs associated with music learning and the importance of finding the right teacher for each student. Many of her students participate and place in various festivals and exams while others move on to the successful study of music in university/college. She is proudly recognized by the RCM as the teacher of a Gold Medalist for the 2019 exam session. Colleen holds a BA in Music from Western University, a BEd from The University of Toronto (OISE) and is annually certified by the Ontario College of Teachers. She earned her MA in Education from the University of Central Michigan and holds Advanced Specialist Piano and Intermediate Specialist Theory teacher certifications from the RCM. Colleen is a full-time Music Specialist for a large GTA independent school and has been extensively involved with music programs and concerts for JK-Gr. 8, as well as co-curricular activities such as Choirs, Orff Ensemble, Bands and drama. Certifications for remote learning from Queens, as well as seminars and conferences provided by numerous providers such as RCM and Microsoft as well as a keen, evolving interest in transformational music education, have helped prepare her for successful student learning with strong musical outcomes.