Instruments:
- Trumpet
Services:
- Music Theory (Advanced)
- Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate)
- RCM
Languages:
- English
I think the greatest gift music has given me is the ability to “play” for a living. To perform trumpet is to play trumpet and that is a big part of my teaching philosophy. I think proper technique and discipline are things we can learn from a teacher but it is important to learn to love music first. I am listening to music as much as I can and enjoy many styles and genres, my favourites being classical, alternative and rock. Playing trumpet has taught me responsibility, personal discipline and the importance of a strong work ethic. I think formal lessons are important to help guide correct technique which will then allow freedom to play.
I have completed both my Bachelors of Music Performance and Masters of Music Performance in trumpet from McGill University in Montreal. I am currently completing my Artist Diploma from the Glenn Gould School at the Royal Conservatory where I perform with the Royal Conservatory Orchestra. I have studied with members of the Montreal Symphony and the Associate Principal Trumpet of the Toronto Symphony. I have been teaching either tennis or trumpet to people of all ages since I was 15 and have attended pedagogy courses at international seminars.
-International Trumpet Guild Solo Competition: Semi-Finalist competing June 2025
-JUNO Award, Classical Album of the Year, 2nd Trumpet for Maxime Goulet’s “Symphonie de la tempête de verglas”: 2024
-The Shirley Dick Memorial Brass Scholarship: 2024-26
-The Sheryl & David Kerr Trumpet Scholarship: 2024-26
-Sylva Gelber Foundation Award: Finalist Nominated by Mcgill University, 2024
-International Trumpet Guild Orchestral Excerpts Competition: Semi- Finalist 2023 & 2024
-McGill Graduate Excellence Full Scholarship: 2022-24
-Melissa Knock Memorial Bursary: 2023-24
-Maurice Pollack Fund Fellowship: 2023-24
-Scholarship Winner International Trumpet Guild Undergraduate Division: 2021
-Western University Concerto Competition: Finalist 2018
-Saunders Staff Award: awarded to the highest all-around achieving grade 11 student: 2016-17
I have been teaching since the age of 15, starting with group tennis lessons to young children and over the years teaching group and private lessons to people of all ages. I began teaching trumpet when I started studying at McGill university and have taught beginners who have never played to undergraduate students at McGill university. I have been a camp counsellor for 10 summers at a sports camp ages 4 to 16 so I am very comfortable teaching children of any age and am happy teaching adults as well!
30 Minutes: $39.00
45 Minutes: $49.00
60 Minutes: $59.00
There is a one-time registration fee of 25 $ charged with the first lessons. All Taxes are included in prices, if applicable
NOTE: Your Credit card will be charged ONLY when the first lesson is set up and confirmed with the teacher