about 2 weeks ago - No comments
Congratulations to my student Linda T. on winning an ORMTA-Ottawa Scholarship for her excellent mark in Keyboard Harmony 9!
about 3 months ago - No comments
Congratulations to my student Sarah Daly for winning a Gold Medal from the Royal Conservatory of Music for the highest mark in Ontario in Intermediate Piano Pedagogy! Sarah worked very hard over several years to complete all her Level 10 piano and theory requirements, as well as prepare for all her teacher exams. Well done!
about 2 years ago - No comments
The Royal Conservatory of Music has released a new theory syllabus and textbooks. My books just arrived and I have had a first read-through. I am excited about the direction things are going! There are now theory books that correspond to every piano level – from Preparatory to ARCT – organized into these categories: Elementary…
about 2 years ago - No comments
I am pleased to announce that I have received teacher certification from the Royal Conservatory of Music in these categories: Piano – Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced Theory – Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced These designations are based on my education, experience, and my students’ results in the RCM examination system. As part of the RCM Teacher Certification program…
about 4 years ago - No comments
I have been teaching piano for 20 years, and this past season was my biggest ever. Some highlights: the season launched with 37 students studying piano (beginner to grade 10), rudiments, keyboard harmony, and history my Intermediate Keyboard Harmony student won an ORMTA-Ottawa Scholarship for highest mark our secret partner duet project for group class…
about 4 years ago - No comments
One of the subjects I teach is harmony. It is a big step up from rudiments. In rudiments students learn the building blocks of music as well as how to draw the elements correctly. “…stems go this way…key signature first, then time signature.” Harmony is all about learning how the sounds in music behave. There…
about 4 years ago - No comments
I was able to attend the First Class Honours Recital last evening, hosted by ORMTA-Ottawa. Many talented young musicians performed, and scholarships were awarded for the 2013 season. Congratulations to my student Katerina who won an ORMTA-Ottawa scholarship for her excellent mark in Intermediate Keyboard Harmony!
about 5 years ago - No comments
I’m always excited to find out student exam results. Here are the latest marks from Spring 2013. I.L. – Basic Written Harmony – 91% M.K. – Basic Keyboard Harmony – 78% K.P. – Intermediate Keyboard Harmony – 90% C.A. – History 1 – 89% H.P. – Intermediate Rudiments – 96% By way of comparison the…
about 6 years ago - No comments
I enjoy accompanying young instrumentalists and vocalists. Their talent and enthusiasm and my experience make a strong team. Recently I received some delightful news. Two flute students and a violin student I accompanied last spring earned provincial medals for the highest marks in their instrument and grade. I knew we had done well, and I…
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