Co-founder of the West Kelowna Academy of Music and music teacher since 2006. Our ‘Music4life!’ philosophy is my focus in helping students develop the well-rounded musicianship, artistry, and theoretical understanding essential to the enjoyment and affirmation of playing their chosen instrument(s). An extensive knowledge of technique, theory, analysis, harmony, composition and improvisation, gleaned from annual professional pedagogical and instrumental workshops, masterclasses, courses and materials is important to me, as on-going teacher education helps students evolve into confident, expressive and versatile musicians. My piano, violin and theory students are always successful in RCM and (other) conservatory examinations, with several achieving conservatory, provincial and community music awards, including RCM and conservatory medalists. Private lessons are structured to student learning styles, skill sets and goals, with materials derived from a wide range of resources, including RCM curriculums for piano, violin and classical guitar.
Instrument / Discipline
- Piano
- Violin
- Clarinet
- Guitar
- Rudiments
- Theory
Specialized in
- Youth (7-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Beginner/Elementary
- Intermediate
Teaches At
- Music school
- Online
- Teacher's studio
Specialist designation
- Piano - Elementary
- Piano - Intermediate
Credentials
- 2020 - Complete - Royal Conservatory of Music
- 2017 - Level 10 Harmony and Counterpoint - Royal Conservatory of Music
- 2017 - Level 6 Violin - Royal Conservatory of Music
- 2015 - Basic Harmony - Royal Conservatory of Music
- 2015 - Level 9 Piano - Royal Conservatory of Music
- 2012 - Grade 8 Piano - Canadian National Conservatory of Music
- 2012 - Level 4 Violin - Royal Conservatory of Music
- 2011 - Grade 8 Piano - Royal Conservatory of Music
Professional development
- 10 hour masterclass festival - - 2013
- 10 hour masterclass festival - - 2014
- 10 hour masterclass festival - - 2015
- 10 hour masterclass festival - - 2017
- 10 hour masterclass festival - - 2018
- 2-Day Piano Teacher Conference - - 2013
- 3 hour pedagogy observation - - 2019
- 4 hour Student Lessons Observation - - 2018
- 8 hour masterclass festival - - 2016
- Celebrating Theory - - 2017
- Classical Guitar Course - - 2018
- Composition from Micro to Mactro Introduction to Harmony - - 2017
- Creating Harmonic Progressions - - 2017
- Dale Wheeler Piano Teacher Workshops - - 2014
- Examination and Theory Resources - - 2017
- Guided Composition Part 5 - - 2017
- Introduction to RCM 2015 Syllabus - - 2015
- Managing Performance Anxiety - - 2016
- Private classical guitar studies - - 2018
- Private Piano Studies with RCM ARCT Mary Reynolds - - 2018
- Private Violin studies with Okanagan Symphony Orchestra's Sarah Anderson - - 2018
- RCM Examination Workshop - - 2014
- Rhythm Workshop - - 2014
- Strings The Thing Violin Program - - 2016
- Teacher Portal Violin Videos - - 2019
- Teacher Workshop with Joseph Fridman - - 2019
- Wholistic Piano Approach - - 2017
School Associations
- Alberta Piano Teachers' Association - Provincial / State