• Grade 10 Piano Diploma, Royal Conservatory of Music, 2002
• Bachelor of Music Degree, University of Calgary, 2003 (Secondary Education Specialist)
• Masters of Education Degree, University of Calgary, MT Program, 2007 (Elementary Specialist)

• Music Wonderland and Junior Music Course Diploma, Yamaha Canada, 2007
• Certified Yamaha Music Education Educator 2007-2012, 2018
• Registered Music Teacher, 1997-present
• Certified Theory Specialist – Ultimate Music Theory – Glory St Germain, 2013
• Certified Advanced Piano and Theory Specialist, Royal Conservatory of Music, 2015-ongoing
• Established Skyline Music Studio Ltd (Skyline Music), Calgary 2007,  Airdrie 2016

• Expanded Skyline Music location to Airdrie, 2016 (click here to read more)
• Winner of an Honourable Mention Award through the Royal Conservatory of Music “Nominate a teacher” May, 2011
• Piano, Theory and Organ Teacher since 1997
• Nominated for Airdries Amazing Woman Award in 2018/2023
• Winner of Platinum, Gold & Silver for Airdrie Community Votes Award, 2021-2023
• Nominee for Arts Educator Award for the Airdrie Mayors Night, 2018
• Winner of Arts Educator Award for the Airdrie Mayors Night, 2023
• Co creator/Sponsor of the Rocky Mountain Symphony Orchestra first-ever Mini Maestros Program 2023
• Owner of Skyline Music in Airdrie and authorized YAMAHA MUSIC EDUCATOR

Background

Lisa has studied with well noted teachers such as Miguel Wilcox (organ), Dmitry Nesterov (piano), Vladimir Levtov (piano) and Celene Yohemmas (drums).

She performed in Seville Spain for the 1992 World Expo and showcased Spanish music at El Escorial Palace in Madrid for representatives of the King and Queen of Spain.

Lisa’s music teaching career began in 1997 when she graduated high school. She worked with Irene Besse Academy of Music for 10 years before starting Skyline Music in Calgary.

Studying at the University of Calgary in 1997, Lisa graduated with her first degree in Music Education, and 5 years later, graduated with her second degree in Elementary Education. She has extensive experience as a student teacher in Grade 2 and 4 elementary classrooms as a generalist teacher.

In 2007-2012, Lisa became a member of the Yamaha Canada Foundation and was certified as a Music Wonderland, Adult Keyboard and Junior Music Course teacher. She re-certified in 2018 as a music specialist.

In 2013, Lisa became a certified music theory teacher through the Glory St. Germaine-Ultimate Music Theory program. Lisa is trained to teach Prep A to Advanced (Grade 8) music theory rudiments as well as History 9 & 10 levels with the Royal Conservatory of Music curriculum.

In 2015, Lisa became a certified Advanced Piano and Theory specialist with the Royal Conservatory of Music where she is still associated and completes her annual training to keep up with requirements annually.

In 2007, Skyline Music Studio Ltd was established in Calgary. In 2016, Skyline Music expanded to Airdrie which features themed instruction rooms and a unique learning environment. It has won numerous awards with thanks to the Community for being Airdries only specialized piano studio.

In her off time, Lisa enjoys working as an examiner and adjudicator for music festivals in Calgary. She is a part time voice over artist and an active member of the Airdrie Community Choir as a Soprano vocalist. She studies ethnic dance including West African Dance and continues to professionally develop her teaching/piano skills with workshops, performance piano lessons and webinars.  A self professed Vegan “foodie” and “Plant-Obsessed-Crazy Cat-Lady”, Lisa takes great pride in being an honest, enthusiastic and supportive  teacher in her classroom. She creates a safe and nurturing learning environment for all of her students, whether in person or during her amazing Zoom lessons.