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Pierre Yves Gagnon

RCM CERTIFIED

Pierre Yves Gagnon

Faculty, Oscar Peterson School of Music
RCM Certified
I first did my violin and viola study in Montreal where I did my Bachelor’s degree in Viola Performance at University McGill. I pursued my viola study further at Western University, where I hold a Master’s Degree in Performance and Literature. I am a Suzuki Method specialist and I have obtained all 10 SAA accredited violin units and all 9 SAA accredited viola units. Fully bilingual, I have been teaching all levels of the RCM violin and viola curriculum as well as the Suzuki Method for over 30 years. I am presently a core member of the Niagara Symphony Orchestra's viola section.

Instrument / Discipline

  • Viola
  • Violin

Spoken languages

  • English
  • French

Teaches At

  • Music school
  • Oscar Peterson School of Music (Toronto)
  • Teacher's studio

Specialist designation

  • Violin - Elementary

Credentials

  • 1986 - Master of Music Performance and Litteratrure - University of Western Ontario
  • 1983 - Masters of Music Performance and Literature - University of Western Ontario
  • 1978 - Bachelor of Music - McGill University
  • 1978 - Bachelor of Music - Universty of McGill
  • 1975 - Diploma of College Studies - McGill University
  • 1975 - Diploma of College Studies - University of McGill

Professional development

  • SAA Viola Training Units - Completion of all 9 Viola Training Units - 2015
  • SAA Violin Training Units - Completion of all 10 Violin Training Units - 2010

School Associations

  • Canadian Music Festival Adjudicators' Association - National
  • Suzuki Association of the Americas - National
RCM Credentials
RCM Certified