The study of Keyboard Harmony affords piano players and non-piano players the development of an ear for playing and thinking in a key, to hear music in more than one part and to recognize harmonic progressions in any music heard. The subject can be an adjunct to RCM written Theory exams or direct credit for RCM Grade 3, 4 or 5 Harmony. Also taught, written Theory and several ARCT Composition papers.

She also welcomes Adult Beginners wishing to play keyboard by ear or read music quickly. She has developed in over 30 years teaching experience an approach that grew out of students’ interests - short term study oriented to the goal of a lifelong ability to pick up a music book and play, to pick out a melody by ear and add chords. Any recording or any written music in any style may be brought for study.

Formal studies include an ARCT in Composition, 1991 from the Royal Conservatory, and a Bachelor of Music in Composition, 1992 from the University of Toronto, obtained with high standing and several in-house and graduating scholarships.

As a Composer & Conductor she has written award-winning music for film, theatre, orchestra, concert ensembles, and other media. Performances and venues include Glenn Gould film scoring stage, CBC studios, and ensembles Arditti String Quartet, Royal Conservatory Orchestra and U of Toronto Orchestra and Band; Portland State U, Oregon. Her film scores include feature film Amor Violento (2005), TIFF & MWFF Film Festivals Canadian Short Elephant Shoe, A Good Knight Story (BravoFACT Canadian series 2006), Nostalgia, (Bay Street Film Fest, North Bay; Best Foreign Film, Bare Bones International Film Fest, Oklahoma 2006), and The Mailroom, (Charlotte Film Fest 2006). Excerpts are at the website.