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Ali Morrison The Stone Soup Studio
Ali Morrison is a classical pianist and arts educator, recently moved to Canmore after many years in Europe. She is a senior examiner for the RCM, adjudicator and lecturer presenting many workshops and educational talks for a variety of Arts Institutions. She has performed, recorded, lectured and taught at numerous Post-Secondary Arts Institutions across Canada, the U.S., New Zealand, Spain, the UK and Ireland. Ali was a regular summer faculty member at Suny Purchase and Vasser in NY, as well as in Denver Co, and at the University of Eugene Oregon. Her students have won numerous awards, most recently a 13 yr old student was awarded the European Piano Teachers Association Cup. Ms. Morrison was the featured subject in a TVO documentary on Artists and Philosophy, and an independent film was made about her work in the U.S. with street kids making music on found objects in open space and empty inner city structures. Ali worked in an outreach program in remote villages of Peru, using music on found objects as a means of teaching language and self-directed education. Ms. Morrison has been invited internationally to present her "Finger Gym" pedagogy program in Piano Teachers conferences and workshops. Her training methodology promotes accelerated development in young pianists through coordination exercises, wrist and thumb mobility and mental coordination. She has presented workshops and training programs on the Development of Creative Thought and has been invited to participate in seminars with multi-disciplinary artists on the area of 'Creating Artists and Artistry". She has been heard on numerous radio programs on the subject of Arts Education and an invited Panel speaker at teachers conferences. In Ireland, Ali created and directed the annual " Festival of Lights - Procession of Lights" and "It Takes A Village of Children" non profit festivals bringing communities together through the direct creative efforts of children. Her ! BOOM ! She Said " Mass Percussion events are popular at community arts festivals, bringing all ages together to play on found objects. In New Zealand, she directed a 45 minute non-stop unique improvised percussion event bring together 175 people at one time to perform . Ms. Morrison also creates unique Glass Music events to raise money for charities - these are meditative visual and sound performances in which everyone becomes a musician and composer for the evening. Ali is passionate about the need for everyone to have a 'voice of their own' and is building a piano studio in Canmore. For information about piano lessons for all ages, and workshops or special events, please contact her at the number or email below.
502 Grotto Road, Canmore, AB T1W 1J2
Phone: 403-688-0812 Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Ben Miles Trio/Quartet
Trumpet & saxophone, piano, drums and or bass. Providing light swing and jazz standards for a variety of social occasions. Private music instruction available.
Breanna Temple Smolicz, M.Mus
Professional singer and private voice studio located in Canmore. All ages, levels and musical interests welcome to enquire. Lessons focus on building and strengthening vocal technique, musicianship, and performance.
Cathy Robinson
Royal Conservatory of Music-trained voice teacher of all levels. Mezzo-soprano performer available for concerts, weddings, funerals. Member of women’s a cappella ensemble In The Pink!, the Calgary Opera chorus.
Cheryl Craver, B. Mus. Ed
Private Piano Studio providing piano and theory instruction for children and adults in both Canmore and Banff. Courses of study include preparation for Royal Conservatory of Music programs, as well as recreational playing for personal enrichment. Member of the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers, Alberta Music Teachers Association, and the Alberta Piano Teachers Association. Available as a pianist for weddings/funerals
Christine Ernst, B. Mus in Vocal Performance
Private voice studio in Canmore providing vocal instruction for anyone aged 10 and up. Adults are welcome. Learn to enhance your own vocal and music skills by learning proper vocal technique. I work with students who want to focus on the challenge of RCM voice exams at all levels or with students who would like to improve their own singing for their personal pleasure. I am also willing to teach basic rudiment theory lessons to students. Member of : National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), Alberta Registered Music Teachers Association (ARMTA) Alberta Music Education Foundation (AMEF).
Conquest Theatre
Community semi-professional performance company. Theatrical performances. Year round schedule. Visit our website. Acting classes.
Harvest Moon Acoustics
Acoustic instruments: banjos, mandolins, guitars. Electric guitars. Sales, service, accessories, P.A. rentals, lessons.
Jan Tissandier
Piano teacher, pianist/accompanist, available for weddings, etc. Member of a cappella vocal ensemble "In the Pink!".
Mountain Melodies
Registered Piano Technician - Craftsman Level tuning, repair and rebuilding. Private instruction in clarinet, flute, saxophone, piano, recorder & trumpet - children and adults. Woodwind instrument repair also offered.
Music Magic
A variety of music programs for individuals of any age, from infants to seniors. Music and movement programs for children 3 months up to 5 years old. Private lessons for piano, guitar, and voice for students. Music activities and entertainment for children's birthday parties. NEW! Music Therapy services available to assist with various conditions; specializing in palliative care and individuals living with dementia.
Ray Reddekop
Guitar and bass lessons for all ages. All styles except classical.
Tanya Sullivan
Piano teacher, pianist/organist/accompanist, available for weddings, etc. Member of a cappella vocal ensemble "In the Pink!"