- QualificationABRSM - Diploma in Piano Pedagogy
- QualificationUniversity of British Columbia , Masters in Education
- QualificationUniversity of British Columbia, Bachelor of Education
Certified piano and vocal teacher
Ms. West began studying the piano at the age of 9 in Red Deer with Ruth Neufeld. She continued her studies in Edmonton at the Alberta College Conservatory of Music with well-respected teacher Glenda Murphy. Through the University of Alberta and the Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto, Ms. West completed all theory examinations (including Harmony, Analysis, and Counterpoint), receiving First Class Honours with Distinction in History. Ms. West has her Advanced Theory Certification from the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. Upon moving to Vancouver, Ms. West began studying piano pedagogy with John Dupuis at the West Point Grey School of Music. She completed both Elementary and Intermediate Piano Pedagogy Certificates, receiving First Class Honours in 2009 and 2014, respectively. In 2016, Ms. West received her Diploma in Instrumental Instruction (Piano) from the ABRSM (Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music) in London, UK. Since then, Ms. West has maintained a busy schedule teaching Elementary French Immersion full time in BC public schools and teaching piano privately.
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