I teach piano with a growth mindset approach. Work with my students incorporates aspects of mindfulness, body mapping, performing arts medicine, applied polyvagal theory, and somatic stress release.
I am passionate about exploring classical music in depth, and about guiding students on the path of cultivating healthy body and mind awareness, as well as efficient movement; this allows them to avoid tension and injury at the instrument, and to establish beautiful connections with the music that they perform
Specialized in
- Youth (7-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Young Children (under 7)
- Beginner/Elementary
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Teaches At
- Music school
- Online
- Teacher's home
- Teacher's studio
Specialist designation
- Piano - Advanced
- Piano - Elementary
- Piano - Intermediate
Credentials
- 2019 - Certified Practitioner - PAMA
- 2017 - Certified Instructor - Lifestyle Meditation
- 2006 - Doctorate - University of Alberta
- 2002 - Master's - University of Western Ontario
- 2000 - Bachelor's - Transylvania University School of Music
- 1998 - Diploma - Transylvania University School of Music
Professional development
- Andover Education - Body Mapping - 2018
- Banff residency - workshops, masterclasses, recorded world premiere CD - 2006
- RCM Examiner training - Completed, Member of the College of Examiners - 2018
School Associations
- Alberta Piano Teachers' Association - Provincial / State
- Alberta Registered Music Teachers' Association - Provincial / State
- Canadian Music Festival Adjudicators' Association - National