My students do awesome things!
Advocating for a sustainable, equitable planet I just wanted to acknowledge the hard work one of our students, Ira Puri, has put into...
top of page
- Sep 12, 2020
- 1 min
An online student concert…
When everything closed down in Toronto due to COVID-19, piano lessons went online, and so did year-end concerts. One of my students, who...
4 views0 comments
- Sep 6, 2020
- 1 min
Zoom Settings for Music Education Online
Zoom has just a released a new version aimed at improving sound quality for sessions that are dependent on better audio transmission!...
1 view0 comments
- Aug 26, 2020
- 1 min
Know a 4- or 5-year old who enjoys music?
a couple more spots available… in the Music Foundations small group class on Wednesdays, 4:00 to 4:40 p.m. Perfect for someone who enjoys...
3 views0 comments
- Aug 12, 2020
- 2 min
Piano Lessons and Small Group Music Lessons Online – Registration Open
I’ve been making all kinds of website changes and tweaks, and have found a studio management site that seems to work pretty well so far....
5 views1 comment
- Jul 18, 2020
- 3 min
Pandemic Piano
I had finally finished writing my dissertation, sent the final draft to my supervisor, when it seemed COVID-19 was going to hit fast and...
3 views0 comments
- Jul 6, 2019
- 2 min
So how about this climate crisis and what’s it got to do with music?
I’ve asked this question of myself many times over. Last summer, my partner, Matthew Lie-Paehlke, thought to provide ideas for decreasing...
3 views0 comments
- Mar 28, 2018
- 1 min
Another break! So check out the breaks…!
No lessons on Good Friday (March 30) and Easter Monday (April 2). See you after that! Here’s this post’s musical treat, one of my...
2 views0 comments
- Mar 9, 2018
- 1 min
March Break No Lessons Week of March 12 to 16
It’s time for another lesson break next week. Lessons resume the week of March 19. If you’re ever curious about our lesson calendar, go...
1 view0 comments
- Jan 5, 2018
- 1 min
2018 Lessons Begin Next Week
Happy New Year to all! Music lessons will begin next week for all my students. It will be great to see you. The full lesson calendar is...
2 views0 comments
- Jun 19, 2017
- 1 min
Last week of lessons!
Lessons end this Friday, June 23! It has been another fulfilling year teaching my small group of students. They just keep on growing both...
1 view0 comments
- Mar 12, 2017
- 1 min
March Break!
There will be no regularly scheduled lessons this week, but if I have arranged a make-up lesson with you, I’ll see you then! Have a...
2 views0 comments
- Jan 4, 2017
- 1 min
Lessons Resume
I’m looking forward to the new year! A quick reminder that piano lessons resume the week of January 9th. In the meantime, here’s a tune...
1 view0 comments
- Jun 14, 2016
- 1 min
The year’s almost over…
It’s time to celebrate with music. Our annual Student Salon will take place this Saturday, June 18 at 4:00 p.m. I’m looking forward to...
1 view0 comments
- Mar 10, 2016
- 1 min
March Break – March 14 to 18
Yup! It’s time for a piano lesson break. No lessons next week, giving students plenty of bonus practice time! Remember that if you’re...
1 view0 comments
- Feb 14, 2016
- 1 min
It’s Reading Week…
…which means no regular lessons this week as I try to do more PhD work and get over my cold and fever. I hope you enjoy Family Day....
2 views0 comments
- Dec 20, 2015
- 1 min
Happy Holidays!
It’s been another few months of learning more about and from my students. Yes, there’s been music-making, but what stands out more to me...
1 view0 comments
- Aug 18, 2015
- 1 min
A New Lesson Year About to Start!
I’m bracing myself for an incredibly busy year as I get back to my PhD work while teaching, playing, and watching a fascinating baby grow...
1 view0 comments
- May 31, 2015
- 2 min
House Music
On Saturday, May 23, we held the fourth annual Student Salon, an event I started so that my piano students could have a space to play...
5 views0 comments
- Jan 11, 2012
- 1 min
Student Music Salon
Last December, the first Student Music Salon was held at my home studio on a sunny afternoon. It was a casual affair, showcasing student...
9 views0 comments
bottom of page