Teachers are listed by neighbourhood sorted alphabetically.
St. Albert Piano Teachers
Todd Yaniw
- Aikinsdale – Piano
- 647-787-7148
- tyaniw@gmail.com
- Originally from Edmonton/St. Albert, I worked as a pianist and coach at The Glenn Gould School [GGS] and The Phil and Eli Taylor Academy, at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. I am excited to be back home! My training includes a Doctorate degree (The University of Texas at Austin), Master’s degree (Rice University), Artist Diploma and Bachelor’s degree (GGS) in piano performance. Visit my websites for more information: www.duoavante.com www.toddyaniw.com
Dr. Petya Stavreva
- Akinsdale – Piano
- 647-571-1512
- stavreva.petya@gmail.com
Online lessons available! New to St. Albert – currently accepting new students! I have 20 years of experience and have professional training with a Doctorate degree, master’s degree, artist diploma, bachelor’s degree and ARCT all in piano performance. I teach all levels and strive to deeply inspire students through music. Check out my websites for more info: www.duoavante.com www.petya-stavreva.com
Kelly Patterson
- Braeside – Piano
- 780-919-4847
- solfeggietto_music@yahoo.ca
Online lessons available! 17 years teaching experience
Karen Cowie
- Deer Ridge – Piano
- 780-554-2565
- kbcowie@live.ca
- Teaching piano and theory for over 30 years.
Deborah Gallant
- Deer Ridge – Piano, Theory, Harmony & History
- 780-459-4590
- mdecgall@telus.net
Online lessons available! Teaching all grades of piano and music theory. Deborah can also act as consultant to new teachers who are needing help with teaching any of those subjects.
Danielle Lee-Scheerschmidt
- Forest Lawn – Piano, Voice & Music for Young Children
- 780-293-7672
- Danie460@telus.net
- Young children music exploration.
Ina Dykstra
- Grandin – Piano & Theory
- 778-678-1223
- inadykstra@gmail.com
- Ms. Ina Dykstra received her Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance at the University of Alberta, where she studied with Dr. Ernesto Lejano, Dr. Helmut Brauss.and Isobel Rolston. She also went on to complete Graduate Degree courses in Art Song, Collaborative Piano, Chamber Music and Solo Performance. Ms. Dykstra holds a degree in Music Therapy from Capilano College in Vancouver, and has worked with a wide variety of students of all ages and all abilities, from the very gifted to those with various special needs. She is also a composer, and has written many solo piano works for all levels. She and musician/composer Jan Randall have a website: www.vistaheightsmusic.com which features the “Let’s Play” series of books (Preparatory to Advanced), as well as other piano solos for all ages. Ina’s piece “Leafy Sea Dragon’ is featured in the 2022 Level 7 Etudes book with the Royal Conservatory of music. Ina has given workshops and Master Classes for teachers and students on a variety of topics, which include: -Duet/Duo-Piano music -Canadian compositions -An Introduction to Student Composition -Piano Teaching: Where do we begin? She has also been active at “Summer Sizzle”, a young composers’ music camp created by the Canadian National Conservatory of Music. Ina is a member of the College of Examiners with the Royal Conservatory of Music and conducts both remote and in-person RCM exams across the country. While living in Victoria for 10 years, Ina was concert chair for the Victoria Branch of the BCRMTA, as well as involved in Canada Music Week preparations and concerts each year. She plans to continue her involvement with ARMTA in Alberta, since she will be moving back to St. Albert, Alberta in spring of 2025. Ms. Dykstra has a deep commitment to furthering musical education, creativity, and artistry. She has over 45 years of experience as an accompanist, performer, clinician, examiner, adjudicator, composer and inspiring teacher.
Laurie Wright
- Heritage Lake – Piano & Theory
- 780-721-8181
- lauriewright135@gmail.com
- Currently accepting new students.
Galen Noland
- Jensen Lakes – Piano, Harp, Theory & Composition
- 780-243-4137
- gdnoland@shaw.ca
Online lessons available! Galen has taught for over 30 years and has a Bachelor of Music Honours Degree from the U of A and a Diploma with Distinction from Grant MacEwan. He loves teaching students of any age or level in a variety of musical styles. Also able to teach theory, composition, and harp. www.stalbertpianoteacher.com
Wendy Blewett
- Lacombe Park – Piano, Theory, Harmony & History
- wblewett@interbaun.com
Online lessons available!
Tracey Demuynck
- Lacombe Park
- 780-887-8406
- nomad03@telus.net
Online lessons available! I am a certificated teacher with a B. Ed. and over 30 years of experience teaching piano students of all ages and ability. I believe in meeting students where they are at, and I will customize your lessons to your needs. My studio offers the opportunity to participate in up to four recitals a year, including some at a local seniors’ centre. Check out my website as well as my other social media platforms if you would like to see what piano lessons at Upbeat Music Studios are all about! upbeatmusicstudio.mymusicstaff.com/
Crystal Keith
- Lacombe Park – Piano & Theory
- 780-722-0446
- crystalkeith88@gmail.com
Online lessons available! I bring to you 30 years of experience teaching private piano and theory lessons in St. Albert. My designation with the Royal Conservatory of Music is as an elementary and intermediate specialist in piano and theory. I offer personalized lessons in my comfortable home studio, with both daytime and evening hours that work for you. You are welcome in my home studio, or if it is more comfortable for your family in these uncertain times I am offering engaging and interactive on-line lessons.
Natalia Krupinova
- Lacombe Park – Piano
- 780-651-6824
- bogmak@shaw.ca
Michelle Los
- Lacombe Park – Piano
- 780-231-5557
- los.michelle@yahoo.ca
- Life is better with music. As a lifelong learner and musician with a B.Ed in elementary education, my focus is teaching beginner piano to elementary aged children in a fun and encouraging way.
Alex le Riche
- Mission – Piano
- 780-460-9131
- alex.leriche15@gmail.com
Online lessons available! Teaching private piano lessons since 2008. I take beginner students of all ages and teach up to Grade 3 RCM.
Crystal Krips
- Oakmont – Piano, Flute & Theory
- ckrips@telus.net
Online lessons available!Over 35 years experience teaching piano and flute to students of all levels and ages. I offer comprehensive lessons in many genres, from classical to jazz to pop. www.crystalkripsmusic.ca
Carolyn Garritano
- Sturgeon Heights – Piano & Theory
- 780-459-6109
- carolyn@pianostars.com
Online lessons available! I offer a well balanced program which allows students to choose from a variety of classical & popular music styles. There are a variety of optional performance opportunities each year including studio recitals, music festivals & exams. Music Theory Club: Tuesdays, 7-9pm www.pianostars.com