ARROWSMITH PIANO
ABOUT JANE
MY APPROACH
Hello, I am Jane Arrowsmith, founder of Arrowsmith Piano. I use a customized approach that ensures each lesson is tailored to your specific learning style. This makes it easy and efficient to learn new concepts while keeping the lesson fun for you!
I’ve been teaching for 35 years and I like to steer my teaching business in the direction of what is working best for my students’ learning process. My teaching style is the same in-studio or online.
I provide extensive feedback and optimization of your playing sound, for a variety of musical styles, including Classical, 20th Century, Pop & Rock, Jazz, and Sacred music.
I’ve recently authored a book – “How to Get An “A” on a Grade 8 Piano Exam: A Study Guide for Parents, Teachers, Students Grade 1-8.
EDUCATION
& EXPERIENCE
Early Life
Jane was born in Saskatchewan, and raised in Ottawa.
Her musical interest was apparent at a very early age and nurtured by her parents. Piano lessons began at the age of 6 years, and she performed locally in Ottawa, studying with Dina Namer in her teenage years.
Education
Jane completed a Bachelor's Degree in Music from Ottawa and Carleton, where she studied with International renowned pianists/professors – Christina Petrowska and Andrew Tunis. Jane attained her ARCT (Associateship with the Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto). Jane accomplished up to RCM Grade 9 Voice.
Qualifications
Jane has taught piano for 35 years in the Kanata/Ottawa area and is a Registered ORMTA teacher. She is a member of the CFMTA, Provincial ORMTA, Ottawa ORMTA and other local associations