About My Studio and Teaching

Students of all ages and levels participate in two recitals a year. A great way to show off all their musical talent! (That's me on the left).

My studio conveniently is located in a quiet neighborhoo and is fully equipped with a Steinway grand piano and additional keyboard. Plus it overlooks Boedecker lake with a great view. How inspiring!

First of all it is a joy and honor to be entrusted with you or your child's musical journey. I truly want to understand your goals and help you achieve them. I believe in patience and listen carefully. 

I teach all ages from as young as 5 all the way to several adult learners (whom I enjoy very much).  Curriculum is customized to the age and skill and also the kind of music a student wishes to learn. I have no problem with any style.  Though my training is classical I love all styles and I am quite comfortable teaching how to play by ear.

Some of the basic core books I use are

  • Faber series for younger and beginners.
  • Adult Faber books for adults.
  • Royal Conservatory of Music graded levels as we progress. 
  • Many supplementary books including fun jazz, church music, pop music, and even video game music!

 

I started teaching myself to play piano at the age of six after hearing a classical record and declaring to my parents I would be pianist when I grew up! I was able to teach myself to quite an advanced level and then later when on to earn a Bachelor of Sacred Music in Piano Performance from Tyndale college in Toronto. I then earned an A.R.C.T. (masters degree level) from the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto which is Canada's premier music school.

I have been teaching many years and really enjoy it. I am proud of all my students and the progress they make. Though sure not everyone's goal, I have had several students move on to college as music majors.

Another facet of what I do is writing, and recording piano music in a meditative contemplative style and have been fortunate to have much success in that field. You can find my music anywhere you stream just by searching my name:) I have won an album of the year award from One World Radio in Europe and played in Canada, the U.S. Mexico and Europe. Check the footer note to may other web site!