Upon hearing the legendary Jacqueline Du Pré perform in Vancouver, Karen became enthralled with the cello. She studied with Judith Fraser and Ian and Colin Hampton and completed a Bachelor of Music Degree in Performance in 1985.
Karen also has a Master’s Degrees in Education and a Professional Teaching Certificate from University of Victoria, and Strings Diploma from the Camosun College/Victoria Conservatory of Music, and is in the process of becoming certified as a Suzuki Cello Instructor through the Suzuki Association of the Americas and has attended training seminars at the Montreal Suzuki Summer Institute.
Teaching Philosophy
Karen believes that with the support of family, community and a caring, knowledgeable teacher, children and adults can learn to play a musical instrument with ease and joy.
SUZUKI CELLO METHOD
The Suzuki Method is a “whole music” approach to learning an instrument. Children can start at an early age. Elements of the course include: The importance of listening to music; Learning to play before learning to read; Producing a good sound in a balanced and natural way; A nurturing and positive learning environment; A high standard of teaching by a trained Instructor.
Teaching Schedule:
Karen teaches on Mondays and Fridays.
Call for current openings.