My first experience with piano was when I was four years old and my mother and I took piano lessons together. This was the beginning of an ever-evolving adoration for music. I began taking Royal Conservatory Examinations and participating in the Kiwanis Music Festival, two endeavours with which I continued until the end of highschool. While piano was my first instrumental love, in middle and highschool I discovered the saxophone. I was excited by the way I could manipulate the sound of the instrument the same way I could my voice. I enjoyed playing in the wind ensemble and jazz band, and even dabbled in the drumline on the side.

Upon graduating highschool, I chose to step away from my musical studies and pivoted to the sciences and my desire to work in healthcare. However, a year into my studies, I returned to my musical roots.. I transferred into the DAN School of Music at Queen’s University, where I focused largely on my classical saxophone practice. I played in the Queen’s wind ensemble, the jazz band, and a saxophone quartet, while continuing to take keyboard classes along the way. I graduated in 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts in music. I also enjoy playing the ukulele, and can get lost for hours learning new songs.

Today, I am studying Massage Therapy at the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy. I am happy to have settled into a life that allows me to foster my love for healing alongside my love for music. When I am not in school or teaching piano, you can find me on the rock climbing wall, working on a crochet project, or snuggled up with my cat watching a movie.

Lessons with Tori:  I teach private piano to children, teens and adults.  From beginner to Royal Conservatory/Christopher Norton Level 10.  Ukulele from beginner to intermediate levels.  Saxophone from beginner to advanced levels.

Beginner students  
- Learn notes, basic terms, proper hand positioning, ear training and theory through both practical playing, writing and fun off the bench music games 

Intermediate students  
 - Expand their knowledge of terms, ear training, theory and different music genres through both practical playing, writing and fun off the bench music games 
  - Have the opportunity to participate in the Royal Conservatory Examinations  
 - Have the opportunity to participate in the Kiwanis Music Festival

Advanced students

-  Receive coaching and guidance on the pieces that they are learning such as help with musicality, expression, and other musical nuances

 - Have the opportunity to participate in the Royal Conservatory Examinations 

 - Have the opportunity to participate in the Kiwanis Music Festival

- University/College admissions preparations

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