My desire is to inspire a love and passion for music in all of my students. I love teaching piano, and more recently - teaching piano online! I've been so grateful for the teaching tools that the RCM has provided to teachers, to help us give our very best to our students.
Instrument / Discipline
- Piano
- Harmony
- History
- Rudiments
- Theory
Specialized in
- Youth (7-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Young Children (under 7)
- Beginner/Elementary
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Teaches At
- At own home
- At own studio
- Online
Specialist designation
- Piano - Advanced
- Piano - Elementary
- Piano - Intermediate
Credentials
- 1986 - Performer - University of Toronto
Professional development
- Autism and Music Study - Dr. Scott Price shared insights on teaching procedures for students with autism - 2017
- Celebration Series 2015 - Integrating the new curriculum into our teaching - 2015
- Examiner Training - Learning the process involved in preparing students for exams - 2013
- How to Teach Music Online - New perspectives and approaches to expand online teaching skills - 2020
- Making Your Online Teaching Interactive and Multi-Modal - Tips to enhance the online learning experience for students - 2020
- Minsoo Sohn Sohn Masterclass - Workshop with ARCT level students to help with difficult passages - 2013
- Online Piano Teacher Course - Learning innovative strategies and practical skills to incorporate into my online piano and theory lessons - 2021
- Online Teaching with Different Learners - Adapting teaching style to engage different learners - 2020
- Renew, Refresh, Inspire - Important skills needed in teaching - learning styles - 2011
- Sharpen your Harmony Skills - Helpful tips for engaging students - 2020
- Smart Start Webinar - Webinars introducing RCM’s Early childhood Music Program - 2023
- Successful Communication with Students and Parents - Tips for keeping an open line of communication between parents and students - 2020
- Teaching with the RCM Piano Syllabus and Celebration Series, Sixth Edition - 12 hours of mentoring with RCM’s top examiners - 2022
- Terry Dawson Piano Masterclass and Workshop - Playing the Difficult Ones, Building your Students' Foundation - 2014
- Theory Webinar - Blending the Celebrate Theory books with the Online Theory study guide - 2022
School Associations
- British Columbia Registered Music Teachers' Association - Provincial / State
- Music Teachers National Association - National