Since performing for Canada at the age of 17 at the Yamaha International Music Festival in Japan, Deanna knew she would pursue a musical career. Following music studies at the University of Manitoba, she accepted the Product & Educational Specialist position for Technics Music Canada based in Vancouver. Her role would include curriculum design contributions to a world-wide contemporary education system that integrated electronic musical instrument technology with music.
Deanna’s expertise as a clinician includes training hundreds of teachers and music dealers across North America, Australia, and the UK. In addition to her clinician duties, Deanna is a respected national examiner, adjudicator, and accomplished instructor. With over 25 years of experience, she has taught hundreds of all ages producing numerous award winning students at regional and national levels. A select few have continued on to perform at international levels.
With an encouraging and upbeat teaching style, Deanna has earned the appreciation of hundreds of enriched students of all musical aspirations.
Deanna has more recently designed and authored an award-winning, internationally-recognized, Internet-based music education system created for public and private school systems. She provides consulting to the music industry and continues to enjoy her passion of inspiring students through music!
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