My desire is to inspire a love and passion for music in all of my students. I love to teach and tutor piano and theory, and I enjoy students of all ages and abilities.
Since Covid I’ve continued teaching piano and theory online year round! Distance and time zones are no longer an issue, as I’ve been able to teach students in isolated rural areas, and continue teaching students who have moved to different parts of the country.
I've been so grateful for the wealth of teaching resources that the RCM has provided to teachers, to help equip us to 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
- Online
- Teacher's home
- Teacher's studio
Specialist designation
- Piano - Advanced
- Piano - Elementary
- Piano - Intermediate
Credentials
- 1986 - Performer - University of Toronto
Professional development
- Renew, Refresh, Inspire - 2011
- Examiner Training - 2013
- Celebration Series 2015 - 2015
- Terry Dawson Piano Masterclass and Workshop - 2014
- Minsoo Sohn Sohn Masterclass - 2013
- Online Piano Teacher Course - 2021
- Teaching with the RCM Piano Syllabus and Celebration Series, Sixth Edition - 2022
- Autism and Music Study - 2017
- Theory Webinar - 2022
- Smart Start Webinar - 2023
- How to Teach Music Online - 2020
- Online Teaching with Different Learners - 2020
- Sharpen your Harmony Skills - 2020
- Making Your Online Teaching Interactive and Multi-Modal - 2020
- Successful Communication with Students and Parents - 2020
- Unlocking Performance Potential with Derek Chiu - 2023
- RCM Elementary Theory Quizzes - 2024
- Exploring The RCM Ear Training & Sight Reading Digital Tools - 2024
- Discover the Online Theory Study Guides & Exams Webinar - 2024
- RCM Performance Assessment Webinar - 2024
- Building Cognitive Skills Webinar - 2024
- Women Composers in Celebration Series 6th Edition - 2025
- Students with Adaptive Needs - 2025
- Stewart Goodyear's Guide to the Beethoven Piano Sonatas - 2025
- Exams and Preparation with Elaine Rusk - 2025
- Solutions to Common Online Teaching Challenge - 2025
- Integrating Artistry into First Lessons - 2025
- E-music Maestro - 2025
School Associations
- British Columbia Registered Music Teachers' Association - Provincial / State
- Music Teachers National Association - National