As a highly skilled clarinetist, pianist, arranger and conductor, I have a wealth of musical education and experience that I bring to any role. With a Doctorate of Musical Arts and a Master of Music Degree in clarinet performance and teaching, as well as a Bachelor of Music Degree in clarinet performance, bandmaster, and clarinet teaching, I am well-versed in a variety of musical genres and disciplines.
In addition to my academic background, I hold a number of prestigious licenses and certifications, including a TDSB Guest Artist certification, an RCM online teaching course license, and certification from both the OMEA and ORMTA. I am an RCM-certified teacher in both piano and clarinet, with elementary, intermediate, and advanced certificates.
Throughout my career, I have gained extensive experience in a variety of teaching and coaching roles. As a guest artist at Earl Haig Claude Watson Arts Program, I have been responsible for coaching woodwinds and group rehearsals for the Youth Symphonic and Band Grades 8-11, providing one-on-one tutoring, and delivering master classes and workshops. At the Schwartz/Reisman JCC, I taught clarinet, piano, and ensemble classes, while also running conductor classes at my private online music studio ‘Sonatico’.
I am particularly proud of my achievements as the Director/Conductor of The Woodwind Community Band, for which I received a grant from the government of Canada's New Horizons program. During my time with the band, I provided rehearsals and basic music theory classes for adults and seniors and helped to bring the joy of music to a wider audience. I was also involved with church worship ministries for 10 years, including being the music director of “Willowdale Community Assembly” and “The Scott Mission”, Hebrew Voice Ministry.
Finally, I am an advocate for using technology to enhance online music lessons, and I utilize the ‘Sonatico’ app to provide a unique and effective learning experience for my students. With built-in features such as a keyboard, metronome, music symbols, and articulations, I am able to make online lessons more efficient and engaging than ever before. 'Sonatico' was designed as an alternative to Zoom and other video-conferencing software to suit the needs of music lessons better. https://sonatico.com/teacher-profile/w0XjqYSLv0St3yXXYuDdTjzYW043
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I have also made notable contributions to the world of music through my recordings and publications. I have recorded Latin American clarinet music in "Soul of Brazil," gospel contemporary instrumental worship music in "Moment of Renewal," and recording of Brahms' Quintet with The State Borodin Quartet.
PRICING:
➢ Dependent on the student’s goal.
➢ Preparation for RCM exams: Grades 1-10 from $60 to $120 per lesson, ARCT: please contact for details.
NOTE FOR CHINESE STUDENTS:
我为中国学生量身打造了一种独特的教学方法，这一方法借鉴了俄罗斯的教育体系。同时，我还结合了自己30年的教学经验。这种方法不仅高效，能够帮助学生快速、有效地准备皇家音乐学院（RCM）的考试，还能让他们在几节课后明显感受到演奏水平的提升。