Marlene B Bartsch

Marlene has been teaching piano, music theory and history for 44 years. She has had many students over the years who are now themselves either music teachers, public school music teachers or successful performing musicians. Marlene loves to impart her love and joy of music to her students. To help them also love to make music as well as achieve success personally and professionally with their music. Marlene began her studies at age four and has her music degree from the Royal Conservatory of Music, went to Azusa Pacific University in California on a full music scholarship, and studied at Trinity Western University in British Columbia. In 1998 Marlene received further training and taught Music for Young Children for 8 years. Marlene has been teaching Smart Start since 2023. In addition to teaching music, Marlene has conducted various ensembles and choirs, worked with music festivals, music galas, and charity events. As well Marlene has done accompaniment for other musicians and has been a guest speaker. Over the years Marlene has mentored many professional musicians and teachers (private music teachers and public music school teachers). Marlene customizes her teaching methods to address each student’s learning style. Her end goal is to have each student possess a heightened love for art and music, a great sense of accomplishment, and for each student to reach their full potential. See more details about Marlene and her music studio at: Yorksonmusicandartstudio.com