I received my Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Victoria in 2001, playing the harpsichord and majoring in music history and literature. Before that I had spent many years playing piano and received First Class Honours with Distinction in my level 8 piano examination. Since then, I went onto a completely different path as a trauma therapist, receiving my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology in 2011. I was a practicing therapist until the summer of 2020. I have recently decided to return to music on a more professional, formal level and have successfully completed the Royal Conservatory of Music's Certificate in Elementary Piano Pedagogy. My goal is to complete my full diploma (ARCT) in Piano Pedagogy. Teaching piano has been an amazing experience, and my counsellor skills can come in very handy in front of the piano! I am also available to teach theory, music history, and basic ear training.