Advocating for a sustainable, equitable planet I just wanted to acknowledge the hard work one of our students, Ira Puri, has put into...

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...

Zoom has just a released a new version aimed at improving sound quality for sessions that are dependent on better audio transmission!...

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...

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....

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...

I’ve asked this question of myself many times over. Last summer, my partner, Matthew Lie-Paehlke, thought to provide ideas for decreasing...

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...

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...

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...

Lessons end this Friday, June 23! It has been another fulfilling year teaching my small group of students. They just keep on growing both...

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...

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...

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...

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...

…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....

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...

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...

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...

Last December, the first Student Music Salon was held at my home studio on a sunny afternoon.  It was a casual affair, showcasing student...