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Student success

Student Awards

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The Piano exam highlights over the years

My students commonly scored above average. Our highest mark this past cycle was 90 for RCM level 5 and 91 RCM Harmony level 9. 

Past Highlights

Eric Liang, pianist Jazz FM Big Band, Jazz Scholarship winner to the New School in New York City fall 2022

​Christian Boin, the Dennis and Patricia Frehlich, national scholarship winner, First Class Honours with Distinction.
Ben Kukhta, medal winner for Ontario, First Class Honours with Distinction
Willum Odenhof, medal winner for Ontario, First Class Honours with Distinction
Thersa Benniger, multiple medal winner Ontario and Canada

Heritage Festival New York City 2009

Gold rating Westdale Senior Jazz Band. Six musicians from the 5000+ in attendance were awarded outstanding citations for their performances. Two of the six musicians were from our group. Over the years, this group has won a pile of gold medals in various music festivals in North America.

Past Music festival highlights

Josh Chan 1st place Grade 8 Piano Baroque, Burlington Rotary Music Festival
Rachel Andal, first place in Composition, first place in Romantic Piano Grade 9, Burlington Rotary Music Festival
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Some former students

Robert Scott, pianist/composer of "Hollywood" recorded by Michael  Bublé 
Dr. Adam Scime, composer/bassist 
Dr. Beau Stocker, drummer/teacher, Vancouver Island 
Strummer J., drummer Shitbats, punk band Canada
David Foster, drummer/synthesist/noise artist, Berlin
Mimi J., bassist with Dream Nails punk band UK

Former students have or are attending various art programs at New School of Music, Berklee College of Music, McGill, McMaster, University of Toronto, Mohawk College, New York University Tisch School of the Arts, University of Western Ontario, Fanshaw College, Goldsmiths at the University of London UK. 

Student Compositions and Arrangements: 

Last year we had a "Rap" theme. This year a "Video Game" theme. Here are some the best.

1. Garrett's Rap: 5-year-old. He played and created all the parts 
2. Ben's Rap: 14 years old.

Video Game:
1. Yum Yum Yum: 8 year old
2. Josh Goes To Florida: 14 year old
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Piano Pop:
1. Summer Recess by Cadance: 7-year-old

Keyboard Arrangements: A heap of fun. Simple Scottish folk song arrangements by Eleanor Gow. 
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  • Homepage
  • Tips, Ideas, Stories, Free Lessons
  • Adult Lessons
  • Jazz Workshop #Eleven March 5, 2023
  • Contact form, fees, calendar, policies
  • Philosophy
  • Testimonials
  • Children's Winter Concert 2023
  • My Story
  • Student awards and compositions
  • Classical downloads
  • Classical outline for beginners
  • Jazz downloads
  • Jazz outline for beginners
  • Video Library of Piano Techniques
  • Breakfast Piano Minute
  • Books, Apps, Websites, Music
  • Ear Training and Sight Singing Resources