Adams, Meredith Teaching: Piano, Theory, History, Harmony I have enjoyed teaching piano and theory in the Parkland area since 1982. I also taught in the Early Childhood music program at Alberta College and have done some substitute teaching for Parkland School Division. Having developed an appreciation for all of the arts, I like to see my students become well rounded musicians. Since 1995, I have been a pianist/organist at Stony Plain United Church, playing for services as well as accompanying the choir. I also encourage my students to play at student performance classes, the Parkland Music Festival and the June Recital. Discovering how to bring out the unique musicality within each of my students continues to inspire and delight me! Education: *Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Alberta (1977) *ARCT Diploma (Piano Teacher) from the Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto Canada *Theatre Arts Diploma from Grant MacEwan College in Edmonton (1981) Berger, Katy I began playing the piano at the age of six. I have always known that I wanted to be a musician, either performing or teaching piano. I have Level 10 Harmony & Counterpoint, Level 10 History, and completed my Level 10 Practical Piano exam in June, 2018. I am currently preparing for an associate (ARCT) diploma in piano performance. I have won several awards for Theory and Practical, performed annually at St. Albert Rotary Festival, and also had the privilege to perform at the Alberta Provincial Music Festival (2016). I was also honored to be the Emerging Artist at St Albert Chamber Music Society’s October 2016 performance. Other musical avenues that I enjoy are playing in the Parkland Handbell Choir in Spruce Grove, playing at my local church, and teaching myself to play the accordion.Bodnar, Melanie
Melanie Bodnar began playing the piano at the
age of 7 and she thrives on sharing her love of music with others, especially
children. A trained teacher in the Suzuki Method of piano
instruction, Melanie is a firm believer that talent is developed and nurtured
in rich and life-giving environments and that every child can learn. Also called the “Mother Tongue” approach to
musical instruction, the Suzuki Method is an easy and natural way to
learn. Just as babies spend years
listening to language before speaking, so Suzuki students spend ample time
listening to recordings of beautiful music before learning to play those pieces
themselves. Just as children learn to
speak before learning to read and write, so Suzuki students learn to play by
ear before learning to read musical scores. Melanie holds a Bachelor of Music Degree in Piano Performance (Summa Cum Laude) from the University of Lethbridge and a Bachelor of Education Degree from King’s University College in Edmonton. Highlights of her teaching career thus far include teaching children as young as two years old to play the piano, as well as teaching children and young adults with developmental disabilities. Melanie teaches in her home studio on an
acreage in the Carvel/Duffield area (15 min. west of Stony Plain) where she
lives with her husband and five children.
Aside from music, Melanie loves reading, baking, and homeschooling her
children.
Please see www.edmontonsuzukipiano.ca for more information about the Suzuki Method and Suzuki Program. Davio, Barbara I recently moved to Stony
Plain and am looking forward to teaching piano here. I’ve been teaching
since 1998 and have enjoyed teaching both children and adults. My
own musical journey started late. I was an adult beginner, but now
have the Grade 10 Practical piano certificate and am finishing the final
theory course for the Conservatory Canada teaching diploma. I
love the lifelong process of discovering and learning music and being
able to share it with my students, whether they want to work towards
examinations or play for their own enjoyment. I offer weekly private
lessons and believe in a well-rounded approach, including technique, ear
training, sight reading and theory Gomes, Cathy Cathy Gomes was born in Calgary, Alberta and began her piano studies at the age of 7 with Ethel Huber. She moved to Claresholm and continued lessons under Arnold Waack. Cathy also began lessons on the French Horn and attended summer workshops. She received some scholarships towards furthering her music studies. In 1984, Cathy started her University training and continued the study of piano, theory and French Horn. She obtained her Grade 10 Piano and her Grade 10 French Horn Certification during her University Training. Cathy graduated with a Bachelor of Education with a Music Major in 1989 from the University of Lethbridge. Cathy also was trained to teach Music for Young Children and taught MYC from 1998 through 2008. Cathy has taught private piano, theory, French Horn and Music for Young Children. Johnston, Joanne Teaching: Piano, Theory, History Joanne started playing at a very young age, however her formal studies started in Edmonton with Jackie Smith followed by Pat Stretch, Lillian Stillman, and Dr. Lillian Upright. Joanne achieved her ARCT and has been teaching for over 35 years in the Edmonton and Spruce Grove area. Her students enjoy a varied program of music including Popular, Jazz and student favorites with a focus on Royal Conservatory of Music. They can enjoy both Christmas and Final recitals as well as 2 Piano Parties a year (students only!) and she likes to take them to one performance a year when an appropriate event comes along. Joanne has accompanied vocalists, instrumentalists, ensembles, and choirs since she was 11 years old, performed at the Horizon Stage Theatre, Jubilee Auditorium, at the Fringe with the "Tribute Singers", Festival of Trees, recorded at CBC and many, many other events. As well she has played for church services and weddings both near and far. Joanne continues to attend workshops and educational events to expand on her knowledge of music, its evolution and has a particular interest in the anatomy of performance. Your body is your instrument too! Joanne looks forward to meeting new students in an audition setting and hopes they find her studio an inviting forum for learning one of the greatest gifts to mankind - Music! Johnston, Nicola Hello fellow music lovers! I am a long-time resident of the Parkland area and have been teaching for over 20 years. I teach ages 5 and up, beginners to Grade 8 Royal Conservatory and the theory applicable to each level. Lessons begin in September and run through to the end of May. I offer private piano lessons for students on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 2:00-9:00pm. My current students range from beginner to Grade 8 and ages 6-46. I have a body of 30-40 students. At my studio, there are 2 recitals: one at Christmas and another as a final year end celebration. I encourage students to perform at the Parkland Music Festival; it is a wonderful opportunity for performance experience and a chance to perform for an adjudicator. Support will be provided for those who want the challenge of a piano exam. I have hard-working, smart, fun, dedicated students! I LOVE MUSIC and am passionate about teaching. I encourage my students to venture out into different avenues of interest like jazz, movie theme music, popular, etc. I cater each lesson to the individual. No two students are the same, so no two lessons are the same. Kulak, Carmen Teaching: Piano, Theory Carmen Kulak was born in Quesnel, BC and started piano lessons with Paul Dykstra at seven years of age. She continued her studies in Edmonton with Dr. Lillian Upright before studying at the University of Alberta with Stephane Lemelin and Janet Scott-Hoyt. She has participated in summer classes at the Orford Centre for the Arts and audited classes at the Banff Centre for the Arts. Carmen graduated from the University of Alberta in 2001 with a Bachelor of Music Performance degree. She now has a successful private studio where she resides in Stony Plain and frequently accompanies voice and violin students in and around Edmonton. Carmen is Past-President of the Parkland Music Teachers Association, a member of the Alberta Registered Music Teachers Association, and the Alberta Piano Teachers Association. Carmen's students will receive a well-rounded program of study including technique, ear training, practise techniques, musical interpretation, theory and performance. Students primarily focus on the classical discipline to secure a firm musical foundation but there is always room for popular pieces or special musical interests within the lessons. Students are encouraged to participate in the yearly Christmas & Spring recitals as well as the Parkland Music Festival. Nelson, Nicole Nicole has been playing piano since the age of six and has lived in
Parkland County all her life. She loves sharing music through
performing and teaching. Nicole has participated in the Parkland Music
Festival since she was a beginner student and and has won Most
Outstanding Piano Performance for four consecutive years (2015 - 2018).
She has had the honour of representing Parkland at the Alberta
Provincial Music Festival three times, and in 2017 she was given the
privilege of being one of twelve students from across North America to
be accepted into the Alberta Pianofest summer academy. She is currently
studying in Edmonton under Joseph Fridman and has recently completed
her grade 10 RCM practical exam with First Class Honours. Nicole is
looking forward to her second year of teaching piano and theory and
further instilling in her students the same love and enthusiasm for
music that her teachers have done for her. Nissen, Betty-Ann Olsen, Mikaela Violin has been my passion since I was six, and now ten years later, I am so grateful for the opportunity I had to learn for it has changed my life in so many ways. Now I would like to be able to share this opportunity with other people in my local community who would also like to learn how to play the violin. My desire is to aid in their process of learning, growth, and maturity as well as share my love for music.
Ottenbreit, Jason
 After firmly establishing a solid foundation of classical training, I broadened my experience and performance in jazz, popular music, and folk music. I excel at songwriting and enjoy passing on my experience to instill passion for music to all of my students. My credentials include Grade 10 Royal Conservatory of Music, Conservatory Canada ARCT piano teachers, Bachelor of Music Composition at the University of Alberta, 10+ years as an accompanist for the Alberta Lyric Theatre, and also active in music ministry at the Spruce Grove Alliance Church. Peterson, Joanne Thank you for reading my biography! I’m not currently accepting new private students. However, I invite you and your child (7 years or younger) to join me for Music for Young Children keyboard classes, which run from September to June each year. The MYC parent-child beginner keyboard class ‘Sunshine 1’ is available for children age 4 (or almost 4). There is also a beginner keyboard class for children 5-7 years old (‘Sunbeams 1’). Visit www.myc.com/teacher/joanne-peterson/ for information about MYC keyboard programs or contact me at sparkle7@telus.net. Keyboard classes will start again in early September 2019 and run till early June 2020 (36 classes). Music Pups is a family music class for children newborn to age 4. We have a blast boppin’ to great tunes, singing, and playing rhythm instruments. 7-week sessions run October-November; January-February; and April-May. The 6-week summer session takes place in July and August. Visit www.themusicclass.com or www.myc.com/teacher/joanne-peterson/ for more information about the Music Pups program. The MYC Sunrise pre-keyboard program for 3-and 4-year olds runs in three 8-week blocks starting in late September. Sunrise is the perfect introduction to music lessons for your 3-or 4-year old. We do lots of singing, movement and rhythm instruments (like Music Pups). In addition, workbook exercises, visual patterns and vocabulary introduce basic music concepts in an age-appropriate manner. Visit http://www.myc.com/teacher/joanne-peterson for more information about the Sunrise program. I’ve been teaching music lessons in Stony Plain since 1997. I started teaching private piano lessons in 1989. Twelve years ago, I also started teaching parent-child small group classes through Music for Young Children. I have my grade 10 piano certificate from the Royal Conservatory and my grade 9 singing certificate from Conservatory Canada. I’ve also taken jazz piano courses at Grant MacEwan College. Continuing education is important to me. I enjoy teaching all styles of music. I think it’s important for students to work together so I always feature duets, trios or larger ensembles as part of my studio curriculum. I really try to understand the learning styles of my students, both to help them learn efficiently and also to stretch them into exploring their non-dominant modes. I love performing and encourage all my students to take advantage of performance opportunities, such as Christmas and year-end concerts and the annual Parkland Music Festival each spring. I’m active in my church as pianist, organist and vocal ensemble director. In the past, I’ve also accompanied an award-winning junior choir and the vocal jazz quartet U-4-Ya. I guess it would be fair to say that music is the hub around which my life revolves! Poruchny, Melanie Along with piano, I also play trumpet, guitar, violin and use singing as a tool in our piano lessons. Many of my students have played for festivals and special concert events where they have been praised for playing their own compositions. I love to incorporate composition and creativity in my studio. Everyone has music in their soul and I love being able to help find the best way for you to express that. Piano lessons are taught in my home (which I have named the Music Imaginarium) in parkland county, close to blueberry school. Powell, Andrew Teaching: Piano, Bass, Trombone, Theory Andrew studied composition/orchestration at U.C.L.A. where he also
taught piano and tutored in music theory before beginning a 25 year
career as a film and TV composer and orchestrator. He has written and
orchestrated music for NBC, ABC, CBS, Universal Pictures, Castle Rock
Entertainment, The History Channel, and many more. He started playing
piano at age 8, trombone at age 14, bass at age 16 and has played with
numerous jazz greats including Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald, and
John Patitucci. He currently plays with the A. Powell Band jazz quartet
and the Joe Saumer Big Band. Rutter, Tim Teaching: Guitar, Mandolin Tim Rutter has been teaching and performing guitar since the early nineties. He has a diploma in music performance from Humber College in Toronto. A busy local musician, Tim has played many styles in a variety of venues. He can play and teach rock, jazz, blues, country, classical and Celtic, all done with expert ability and enthusiasm. A passionate teacher, Tim maintains a busy private teaching roster in his home. All ages, styles and levels of students are welcome. Schepp, Shirley Teaching: Piano, Voice, Theory I live on an acreage near Carvel and Blueberry School. I teach piano, voice, and theory. I have been teaching for many years and have always loved my work. One of my friends once said to me, "You are the only person I know who never complains about your job." I teach all grades and ages. I have completed my Grade 10 Practical and Grade 11 Theory with the Western Board of Music. I studied in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. I sing Soprano 1 with the Richard Eaton Singers, Edmonton's Symphonic Choir, an auditioned choir under the direction of Dr. Leonard Ratzlaff. I teach all styles of music and will prepare students for examinations. My students entertain parents and guests at recitals, many in the form of plays, which I write. Many of my students have won awards for highest exam marks in the province in both theory and practical exams. Vankosky, Kelsey My first and foremost passion is music! I get to spend my days doing what I love and to have the opportunity to share that passion with others is a gift all on its own! I’ve been teaching Voice and Piano for the past 4 years. I teach lessons to students ages 5 and up out of my home studio in Stony Plain. I graduated from the University of Alberta with her Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance majoring in classical training and I have been studying Piano and Voice for over 16 years. I currently hold my grade 9 RCM piano certificate. I have been honored to be a recipient of numerous music festival awards and scholarships and my studies have taken her Italy where I performed in the opera” L’incornazione de Poppea” and Newfoundland, in which I was cast to understudy two of the main characters in the musical “Sweeny Todd” In addition to teaching, I try and do as many various performances in the area and is I have began Co-Conducting and Accompanying for the “Parkland Celebration Choir” I enjoy teaching all different genres of voice and piano, including Pop, Musical Theatre, Contemporary, Folk and Classical. Thank you for taking a moment to read my bio. I would love to hear from you and be able to share my passion of music with you! I can be contacted at either kvankosky@gmail.com or at (587) 785-1802. Wiens, Sarah If you would ask me, it's hard to say which I love most -- making
music on my piano, or teaching children to make it! Using fun and games
to teach, I have given lessons to children ages 5 - 10 and am of this
year accepting preschool students. My goal is to create in my students a
love for making music. Every time my students walk into the studio
door, they are smiling! My music experience
and credentials includes achieving my Grade 10 Piano from Royal
Conservatory of Music (First Class Honours) and the accompanying History
and Theory: Intermediate (First Class Honours with Distinction). I also
served two years as the primary pianist in our church. I continue to
take lessons at the Alberta Academy of Music under Joseph Fridman to
further develop artistic skills and my abilities as a teacher. I've also
had nearly three years of teaching piano. Lessons are one-on-one to ensure my teaching fits your child's individual personality. Whyte, Dori Teaching: Voice, Piano, Theory Teaching singing, beginner piano, and theory for over 25 years; and still loving it. I enjoy performing and teaching. I have an A.R.C.T. in Singing Performance and take every opportunity to sing in public and teach students to do the same. It takes confidence to sing in public, and having "been there, done that" helps me to help you do it too. I've had great success with students performing at Festivals, special events, or getting accredited through RCM or Conservatory Canada exams. I teach classical, musical theatre, and contemporary styles, I even have the sound equipment set up to teach you the proper use of the microphone. Singing can also be a 'visual' art as well, so presentation is carefully prepared so you feel confident in your performance. I teach 40 minute lessons once a week for the beginner to grade 4 level. More advanced students would require an hour per week. Come see me. I look forward to hearing from you and meeting you. Dori Whyte Wong, Kimberly Teaching: Piano | Music Theory | Voice | Guitar | Early Childhood Music Education Kimberly
Wong is passionate about music and about nurturing the love of music in
her students. She was born and raised in Vancouver, BC,
and moved to Spruce Grove, Alberta in October 2015. She has her Royal
Conservatory of Music Teacher's ARCT and has been teaching for over ten
years. She herself has played the piano since she was four years old.
She played and sang in her church congregation
music team since age eleven, and has eight years of experience leading
children's music at the Pacific Grace Mennonite Brethren Church in
Vancouver. Throughout the years, she won many first place piano
performance awards in the Vancouver Kiwanis Music Festivals
for her piano performances. When she lived in Fort St. John, BC from
2010 to 2015, she picked up the guitar, wrote songs, and has performed
in local shows. In 2015, she sang in the North Peace Community Choir at
Carnegie Hall, New York. Kimberly studied piano with Winfried Rompf, the Vice President of BC Conservatory of Music and musical director of Vancouver Piano Ensemble. For her Teacher’s ARCT and Piano Pedagogy, which she achieved in 2006, she studied with Edward J. Parker, the father of concert pianist Ian Parker and uncle of concert pianist Jon (Jackie) Parker. She graduated from The University of British Columbia in 2008, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Sociology with a focus on child developmental psychology and cognitive neuroscience. Lessons with Kimberly are fun and creative as she believes that making music should first and foremost be fun! Students receive a well-rounded musical education, including ear training, technique, performance skills, memorization, musical interpretation, improvisation, and theory. Kim also takes adult students who want to pursue music casually without necessarily taking exams. As an early childhood music educator, Kimberly developed own program called Music Fun Time. Kimberly is also a pianist for events, singer, voice teacher (she studied with Rachel Casponi, Master of Music in Vocal Performance, and achieved her RCM Level 9 in Classical Voice), musical theatre actress, and guitar player. You've Got Rhythm Our Story: Ballroom Dance: Ballroom
dance (workshops/private/group) lessons are available upon request.
Dances avaiable are the Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Rhumba, Cha Cha, Swing,
Salsa, Jive. Lessons are usually one hour long. Individuals without
partners are welcome. Music Lessons: Piano,
harp, theory, or voice lessons are offered weekly or by appointment in
the locations of Wabamun and Onoway. For children, youth, and adults and
all levels. Lesson plans are based on each students’ needs but usually
include ear traning, technique, theory, and sight reading. Exams,
recitals, and festivals are an option. Half hour or one hour lessons are
available. Harp performance: Book a harpist to play for a wedding, banquet, reception, party, anniversary....and for many other events or occasions. Contact: To register for 2018 or for more information 780-916-1317 |
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