As a teacher, I have come to believe that students should be encouraged in a way that suits their individual personality. Some students benefit from being pushed to their limits, while others perform better when allowed to work at their own pace; I have students that fit into both of these categories. By not dictating a single, one-for-all approach in my teaching, I allow students to grow musically in a way that is comfortable for them. With every student I try to make lessons fun and engaging, and try to steer them towards pieces of music I think they will enjoy playing. I have many students who participate in the rigorous Royal Conservatory of Music assessments, and other competitions, but I also have many students who choose a different path, whether it be a specific genre of classical music, or jazz, or popular music. In all lessons I strive to cover all essential musical elements including Music Theory, Technical Exercises (Scales, Chords, Arpeggios, Etudes), Posture and Hand Position, Sight-reading, Ear Training, and Basic Music History. My ultimate goal is to nourish a love for music and playing the piano that my students can carry with them throughout their lives.

 

 

For students who work well with a little competition, I have a practicing competition every semester where students log their practice times, and the students who practice the most win medals or trophies. Students can also win smaller prizes along the way as they accumulate practice minute "points".

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