A Little Bit About Me ...
At the age of 18, I received an ARCT in piano performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music and continued my studies at Western University, where I completed a Bachelor's of Music degree. I have been fortunate to train under a number of respected pedagogues including Andrew Markow, John Paul Bracey and Stephan Sylvestre. They have each had a significant influence on my playing and teaching style. Since graduating from university, I have been working as a church music director, a piano teacher and an accompanist for a wide range of musicians. I have released two cds of original pop songs, have written and recorded with various bands and am currently working on an album of my solo piano compositions.
In my free time I enjoy spending time with my wife, dog-sitting for friends and family, going for walks, playing crokinole, collecting coins, and riding on trains. I am a big sports fan; in particular of Liverpool FC, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Rafael Nadal.
In my free time I enjoy spending time with my wife, dog-sitting for friends and family, going for walks, playing crokinole, collecting coins, and riding on trains. I am a big sports fan; in particular of Liverpool FC, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Rafael Nadal.
TeachingI am an experienced piano teacher and member of ORMTA (Ontario Registered Music Teachers' Association); comfortable working with a variety of styles and levels. I have successfully prepared students for RCM examinations and am happy to help students of all ages reach their individual musical goals. While teaching for over fifteen years, I have taught many students at the Long and McQuade Music School in Waterloo and Upbeat Piano Studio in Toronto along with my own private students. Please contact me below to enquire about a lesson time that fits your schedule.
Rate for 1/2 hour lesson: $27.50 Rate for 1 hour lesson: $55 |
AccompanyingI have been accompanying both singers and instrumentalists for many years at auditions, exams and performances. Through working in churches for the last twenty years, I have gained valuable experience playing for a wide range of instrumental groups and choirs. I learn repertoire quickly and am always sensitive to the needs of the performer who I am working with. Please contact me below for rates and to schedule a rehearsal.
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