How my musical journey began

One of the most important things in my life is sharing music with others, whether through teaching piano or collaborating to make music. I started studying the piano at the age of five and vividly remember my first piano teacher and method book! Throughout my school years, I progressed through the Royal Conservatory of Music levels, learned to play for church and others, and discovered how music can shape one’s life. I completed my Teachers’ ARCT and have been learning and growing as a teacher ever since.

I have taught piano since high school to a variety of students. Whether it is watching a beginner student blossom in lessons or working on the finer points of music making with more advanced students, I enjoy all aspects of piano teaching. I have been challenged in recent years to expand my teaching style to include games and I’m enjoying seeing students discover and review musical concepts through play.

I consider myself to be a lifelong learner. I started studying cello as an adult and now play in a community orchestra. I love to read and often apply what I am reading about to my lessons with students. I am continuing to learn about the relationship between listening and playing and hope that all my students will learn to be lifelong learners and musicians.

I am a member of the Alberta Registered Music Teachers Association (ARMTA). I am also a member of the Alberta Piano Teachers Association(APTA) where I currently serve as the President. I am always looking for ways to learn more about music and piano teaching and hope to pass this inquisitive spirit onto my students.