Cowichan Music

Trisha has been teaching piano, cello and music theory in the South Cowichan Valley since she moved here more than 30 years ago. She trained in New Zealand through Trinity College, and has associate diplomas in both cello and piano, as well as B.A and B.Mus. The mother of three adult children, and grandmother of five, she has a great enjoyment of young people and much  enthusiasm for her role as a teacher. Her studio, Dandelion Music, is located in Mill Bay near the shopping centre. Private piano or cello lessons are once a week, for 30, 45 or 60 minutes, with the teaching year matching the longer school holidays. 

Although she encourages all students to learn the traditional basic skills of classical music, many also enjoy chording, jazz and popular. Most students will be encouraged to prepare at least one exam for the Royal Conservatory program, to get a benchmark of their progress and see if it’s their style. Trisha welcomes adult students as well as children, and we all enjoy the ‘adult performer’ recital at the end of the year where new friendships are formed, and sympathy and support shared, possibly with a glass of wine! Separate recitals for younger students and for adults each happen twice a year.

Trisha is also principal cellist of the Cowichan Consort Orchestra, the pipe organist at Shawnigan Lake School, and the local Centre Representative for the Royal Conservatory of Music.

More info at her website: www.dandelionmusic.ca

Phone: 250-709-7710