MARILYN MANZER - MUSIC STUDIO

I have been teaching private music lessons in my home in Wolfville since 1990. Piano is my main instrument. I also teach voice, recorder, flute, violin, and Kindermusik® classes and have worked as an accompanist and associate director for musical theatre productions by youth in Wolfville.

My Approach to Teaching Music

I like to teach a variety of musical styles. I believe that students should play music because they love it, so they only play pieces they love. I am willing to assist any student in following a particular musical interest. We strive for excellence, while making the music as much fun as possible.

I like to search for the drama and the emotion within any piece of music. This is especially fun with singers! I play piano for my voice students.

I include theory and ear training in all lessons, and also give theory and harmony courses.

I hold three recitals per year in my home to give my students experience playing for each other. My students also participate in recitals organized by the Annapolis Valley chapter of the Nova Scotia Registered Music Teachers.

Many of my students participate in the annual Kings County Music Festival. I help them prepare for the festival and accompany them on piano if necessary. I also work as a volunteer for the Music Festival.

For those students who wish it, I prepare them for Royal Conservatory, Conservatory Canada or Acadia University music examinations.

My Education

1991 - Bachelor of Music Education, Acadia University (major in Piano and minor in Voice)
I studied piano for 8 years with Prof. Janice Stephens at Acadia University.

1972 - Master of Arts, McGill University

1970 - Bachelor of Arts, McGill University

Other professional qualifications:

  • Licensed Kindermusik® educator
  • Nova Scotia Teacher's Licence
  • Member of the Nova Scotia Registered Music Teacher's Association
  • President, Valley Chapter Registered Music Teachers Association

Other interests

  • Keeping abreast of my four daughters' activities, and those of parents and siblings and grandchildren
  • Walking my dog, Happy
  • Teaching Tai Chi classes in Wolfville
  • Skiing, skating, horseback riding, camping, canoeing, cooking, studying social economy, and Jungian psychology
  • Member of Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and clerk of the Wolfville Monthly Meeting

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