I'm an experienced piano teacher with a love for teaching and sharing the joy of learning how to play the piano. I teach students of all ages from Kindergarten to Adult and all levels from beginner to advanced. I have my ARCT in piano teaching and I'm committed to ongoing professional development. I'm also a member of the Alberta Registered Music Teachers Association and part of the local Grande Prairie Music Teacher's group.
I offer in-person and online lessons.
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 - Advanced
- Piano - Elementary
- Piano - Intermediate
Credentials
- 1992 - Diploma in Piano Teaching - Royal Conservatory of Music
Professional development
- Anxiety and Music Learning - Workshop presented by the Lotus Centre, CFMTA virtual conference. 1 hour - 2022
- Body Mapping (Alexander Technique) - Workshop-understanding the body in relation to playing an instrument - 2015
- Developing Intentional Music Habits in the digial Age - Workshop presented by Gloria Chu, CFMTA virtual conference. 1 hour - 2022
- Finding the Heart of Composition - Workshop presented by Dr. John Burge, CFMTA virtual conference. 1 hour - 2022
- Musical Activities to Fire Up Student Brains - Webinar - 2021
- Performance Anxiety and Stage Fright - Workshop with Michelle Powell - 2017
- Performance Skills for Festivals & Exams - Workshop & Master Class with Michaeil Oike - 2016
- Piano Workshop - New RCM curriculum -workshop with Dale Wheeler - 2015
- Piano Workshop - RCM workshop with Derek Chiu - 2016
- Teacher mentoring Workshops - Virtual presentation by Merlin Thomson. 4 Hours - 2021
- Technology in the Music Studio - Workshop presented by Ashley Clayton, GPMTA - 2021
- The Perception of Time and Rhythm - Workshop presented by Brendan Jacklin, CFMTA virtual conference. 1 hour - 2022
- The Practice Revolution - This book by Philip Johnston has given me many great ideas to help my students succeed in their practicing. - 2018
- Vocal Workshop - Vocal workshop featuring Allison Arends, Soprano presented by Grande Prairie Music Teachers Association - 2019
School Associations
- Alberta Piano Teachers' Association - Provincial / State
- Alberta Registered Music Teachers' Association - Provincial / State