I LOVE teaching my students!! As a certified RCM piano and theory teacher, I have been helping people of all ages develop their piano skills for over 15 years. My approach is to help design a personal program of study for each student since everyone is unique. The RCM program provides an excellent framework for piano study; however, I also use other methods and programs, depending on a person's needs and interests. Through weekly lessons, performance opportunities at my recitals, and preparation for both piano and theory exams for those who enjoy such challenges, it is my main hope that I instill in my students enthusiasm for playing the piano and developing themselves as musicians.
Specialized in
- Youth (7-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Young Children (under 7)
- Beginner/Elementary
- Intermediate
Teaches At
- Music school
- Online
- Teacher's home
- Teacher's studio
Specialist designation
- Piano - Elementary
- Piano - Intermediate
Credentials
- 2006 - Grade X Piano Performance Certificate - Royal Conservatory of Music
- 1998 - B.A. - U.B.C.
Professional development
- Alfred Teacher's Workshop - - 2019
- Digital concert Hall, Berliner Philharmoniker - - 2023
- Exploring Popular Selections in the Celebration Series, Sixth Edition - - 2023
- How to Connect With Your Students Over a Virtual Platform - - 2021
- Improving Students' Practice Habits Webinar - - 2018
- Inspiring Creativity with Melodic Improvisation and Lead-Sheet Reading - - 2023
- RCM Intermediate Level Theory Workshop - - 2018
- RCM Summer Summit 2018, Vancouver - - 2018
- Teacher Certification: Elementary Piano - - 2016
- Teaching With the RCM Piano Syllabus and Celebration Series, Sixth Edition: Level 7 - - 2023
- Teaching with the RCM Piano Syllabus and Celebration Series, Sixth Edition: Levels 1 and 2 - - 2023
- Teaching with the RCM Piano Syllabus and Celebration Series, Sixth Edition: Levels 5 & 6 - - 2023
- Teaching with the RCM Piano Syllabus and Celebration Series, Sixth Edition: Prep A and B Levels - - 2023
- Webinar talks on Performing and Practice Habits by RCM instructor, Jeff Nelson - - 2023