AIRDRIE PIANO AND VOICE LESSONS
Who We Are |
Jill Kotchon is the owner and operator of the studio. She has her ARCT in Piano Performance from the Royal Conservatory of Toronto, as well as several years of experience in teaching piano and music theory, accompanying soloists, and accompanying choirs. She is member of the Alberta Registered Music Teachers' Association, and is also currently the Policies and Procedures liaison.
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Our History |
Jill began taking piano lessons at the age of four, and began teaching beginner students herself at the age of 14. She has been fortunate enough to take lessons from some of the most noted teachers in Alberta, including Brian Cross, Edwin Gnandt, and Peter Janciewicz. She began teaching in Airdrie in 1992, and also started taking exams to achieve her certification. Jill received First Class Honours on her certificate from the Royal Conservatory. In addition to her teaching experience, she has accompanied the Pierce Fortnight Chorale, the Airdrie Community Choir, and the Airdrie United Church Junior and Senior Choirs. Her experience in accompanying soloists includes those from the vocal studios of Tara Kearney, Jacqueline Serpas, Anne Craig, and Shelly Fullerton. Jill's students have participated in festivals regularly in the past, notably the Olds Kiwanis Festival, the Calgary Kiwanis Festival, and the Airdrie Rotary Festival of the Performing Arts.
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