In my studio, I integrate theory into the practical lesson and offer dedicated theory lessons using the RCM Theory books. To help deal with performance anxiety, provide goals, and give students experience in performing, I offer smaller practice recitals/group lessons over the teaching year along with formal studio recitals. I encourage participation in music festivals and preparing for exams. Relaxation, release of tension, and gestures at the piano are taught from the start so the students can successfully play repertoire as it progresses through to the advanced levels.
I am passionate about teaching and music and believe that one can only get their full worth out of these lessons through practice and improving their skills beyond the lessons. I expect that students who attend lessons reflect the same passion for music and want to improve on their skills at home through regular practice.
Instrument / Discipline
- Piano
- Rudiments
- Harmony
- Theory
Specialized in
- Youth (7-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Beginner/Elementary
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Teaches At
- Online
- Teacher's home
- Teacher's studio
Specialist designation
- Piano - Advanced
- Piano - Elementary
- Piano - Intermediate
- Theory - Elementary
- Theory - Intermediate
Credentials
- 2013 - Intermediate Pedagogy - RCM
- 2011 - Elementary Pedagogy - RCM
- 2010 - Level 10 Practical - RCM
- 2003 - History 3 - RCM
- 1996 - Advanced Harmony - RCM
- 1995 - Analysis - RCM
- 1995 - Counterpoint - RCM
Professional development
- Music Enrichment Program - Adult Strings Ensemble - The strings ensemble rehearses weekly between September and May with 2 concerts, one in December and on in May/June. - 2021
- Music Enrichment Program Adult strings Ensemble - Rehearsals are weekly between September and May with 2 concerts, one in Dec. and one in May/June. - 2022
- Practical violin - Private lessons and one recital in Feb. - 2022
- practical violin - Private lessons with one Feb. recital. - 2020
- Practical violin - Private lessons with one recital in Feb. - 2021
- Violin - Practical lessons - 2019
School Associations
- Alberta Piano Teachers' Association - Provincial / State
- Alberta Registered Music Teachers' Association - Provincial / State