Michelle received her formal music education at the Trinity Western University, Langley, BC. She has also studied at the Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto, The Associated Boards of the Royal School of Music, London & Trinity College, London. She is also a member of the BC Registered Music Teachers Association, BCRMTA and a Teacher listed with Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto.
With over 25 years of experience in piano & harp teaching & performing, owner Michelle Klimchuk started her studio to change the stereotypes that are associated with piano lessons.
Michelle's is a dedicated & motivating teaching method provides beginning students with a solid core foundation in music theory, musical concepts and skills... combined with a fun & creative approach to learning, playing & practicing the instrument. I provide a fun positive approach to learning music. Michelle's lessons provides parents and kids the solution to boring music lessons by using fun and innovative techniques that transform children into musicians who love music and leave parents feeling proud. There’s never any pressure to practice, compete, or perform. Only pressure to PLAY and have FUN!
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Notable studies: I have had master classes with Nancy Allen (Julliard), Alice Giles (Sydney Conservatorium of Music), Jill Whitman (Western Washington University), Baltazar Juanrez (Principal Harpist of Mexico's National Symphony Orchestra & Founder of the Mexico's International Harp competition), Elizabeth Volpe - Bligh (UBC & Former principal harpist of the VSO) & Motoshi Kosako (Former principal harpist of Stockton Symphony Orchestra) . I also have over 25+ years experience in professional harp performance. I also have been teaching piano & harp for over 25 years.
I am open to all opportunities to share my music. A quick note of trivia, Michelle also shared the stage with world famous performer Michael Buble as the both performed in the early 90's at a charity function. I also had the privilege of playing for a surprise party for Bryan Adams.
With over 25 years of experience in piano & harp teaching & performing, owner Michelle Klimchuk started her studio to change the stereotypes that are associated with piano lessons.
Michelle's is a dedicated & motivating teaching method provides beginning students with a solid core foundation in music theory, musical concepts and skills... combined with a fun & creative approach to learning, playing & practicing the instrument. I provide a fun positive approach to learning music. Michelle's lessons provides parents and kids the solution to boring music lessons by using fun and innovative techniques that transform children into musicians who love music and leave parents feeling proud. There’s never any pressure to practice, compete, or perform. Only pressure to PLAY and have FUN!
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Notable studies: I have had master classes with Nancy Allen (Julliard), Alice Giles (Sydney Conservatorium of Music), Jill Whitman (Western Washington University), Baltazar Juanrez (Principal Harpist of Mexico's National Symphony Orchestra & Founder of the Mexico's International Harp competition), Elizabeth Volpe - Bligh (UBC & Former principal harpist of the VSO) & Motoshi Kosako (Former principal harpist of Stockton Symphony Orchestra) . I also have over 25+ years experience in professional harp performance. I also have been teaching piano & harp for over 25 years.
I am open to all opportunities to share my music. A quick note of trivia, Michelle also shared the stage with world famous performer Michael Buble as the both performed in the early 90's at a charity function. I also had the privilege of playing for a surprise party for Bryan Adams.