CONSERVATORY of MUSIC

Geraldine Haythorne

PRIVATE LESSONS | PIANO

conservatory instructor
I teach students how to read and interpret music so they can continue enjoying music even if they decide to stop taking lessons one day.

About

Geraldine Haythorne has been with the Conservatory of Music since 1976 and served as Piano department head. She has served as piano adjudicator for many festivals throughout Canada and as Senior Examiner for the Western Board of Music which became Conservatory Canada. She has conducted workshops in piano technique, repertoire study and piano pedagogy, and participated in MusiCamrose’s piano camp since its inception. In addition, she has studied voice and has directed a number of church and ethnic choirs.

Lessons

Geraldine offers private classical piano lessons in-person at the Alberta College Campus and online for intermediate and advanced students. Minimum level grade 4 RCM or equivalent. She teaches ages 8 to adult. She also teaches adult students who are looking to return to piano after a hiatus.

She specializes in teaching piano pedagogy to prepare students for the Royal Conservatory of Music Associate Diploma (ARCT). She also prepares students for performances, competitions, auditions, and examinations. Students can look forward to performing in annual recitals.

Request lessons with Geraldine to discuss lesson availability, rates, and how she can support your goals.

Education

  • Associate in Music – Western Board of Music
  • Diploma (Teaching & Performance) – Royal Conservatory of Music
  • Diploma (Teaching & Performance) – Conservatory Canada
  • Studied at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto
  • Studied in England at the Royal College of Music with Kendall Taylor

Professional associations and memberships

  • Alberta Registered Music Teachers Association (ARMTA)
  • The Association of Independent Music Teachers at Alberta College” (AIMTAC)

Boards and Committees

  • Alberta Registered Music Teachers Association (ARMTA) President
  • Alberta Music Conference Steering Committee
When I first met Gerry, I remember being so nervous! She had a great reputation and years of experience, but I quickly realized that she was one of the warmest teachers I’ve had. A very determined teacher with loads of patience, she’ll work with you until you’ve got it perfect. Even if that means hearing the same 3 notes 100 times, she’ll do it with a smile. In the 5 years I was her student, I achieved my goals of completing a high level exam, my repertoire expanded greatly, and my technique improved as well. I have nothing but great things to say about her sweet but firm teaching style, and before you know it, you’ll catch yourself being just as kind to yourself as she is to you.
Daria Ionescu, Piano Student
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