I have studied with many great teachers from all over Canada.  However, Leon Karan is the one I respect more than anyone.  He is the standard I try to meet in my professional teaching career, as a performer, and as a good human being.  He taught me to look into the soul of a piece.  To play with expression and that every note written in a piece has...

I am writing to raise parents’ awareness of advantages taking lessons from professionally trained music teachers. At present, there are people with no qualifications teaching music, trying to fill the gap left by a lack of music education in the public schools. Parents are hiring neighborhood kids with little experience, piano store owners are hiring students...

Dear Mr. Karan, I want you to know that I frequently reflect on all the lessons, performances, and opportunities I was blessed with while being a student of yours.  I do not take for granted any of our time together nor did any of the great wisdom and passion do you so generously pass on to me.  My opinions and passion for music was strengthened by our...