Conservatory Canada Radio

Oct 19 2021 1
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Host Derek Oger speaks with leading pedagogues, researchers, composers, performers and teachers. Conservatory Canada Radio is for the curious studio teacher looking to discover the CC difference and get more for their music. Conservatory Canada is a registered charity with a mission to promote achievement in music through an accredited system of study, evaluation and recognition for students and their independent teachers. CC aims to foster the development of musical talent and potential. www.conservatorycanada.ca

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Debra Wanless - Wanless Music

Oct 19 2021 38 mins  
Debra Wanless talks about Wanless Music publications including Pianozzazz, Keyboard Harmony, Harmonizing Made Fun, and her beginner method, Let's Begin. We talk about the benefits of harmonizing at the keyboard, composing, editing, and the subtleties of teaching staff notation. We also learn about how she brought the Leila Fletcher beginner piano method back to life.Support the Sho

Dr. Scott McBride Smith

Nov 20 2019 52 mins  
In this episode, we speak with renowned American pedagogue, Dr. Scott McBride Smith. After sharing about his somewhat unconventional path as a budding pianist, Dr. Smith talks freely about how he became interested in and became a leading authority in piano pedagogy. We later talk about the need for studio teachers to stay relevant, and how recent research can shed light on modern t

Christopher Norton

Jun 25 2019 64 mins  
In this episode, we speak with renowned composer, Christopher Norton. Chris shares some of his background, what got him interested and started in composing, and we listen to some of his latest works for piano and a sample from his MicroMusicals. We also talk about his wife, Wendy, her role in his musical writing (as well as some of her own), and their recent move to Canada. Christo

Dr. Donald Cook

Apr 04 2019 70 mins  
In this debut episode, we sit down in conversation with Dr. Donald Cook, one of CC's founding directors. Before talking about the merger between two former conservatories that created Conservatory Canada, Dr. Cook shares biographical details on his formative years and building the School of Music at Memorial University in St. John's Newfoundland.Support the Show.