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Writing Credits

All articles are in PDF format
(updated 11/5/07)

Wonderful Web Resources for Teachers & Students (Nov. edition)
(Published in Impromptu, Nov. 2007)

Back to Basics
Summary: How spending countless hours on basic martial arts techniques inspired a "Back to Basics" journey in my own piano technique. (Published in Impromptu, Nov. 2007)

Tempering Fire
Summary: My essay that garnered me the Haruna sensei Seminar Bursary. My attempts to feel more "killing intent" in my kata and my music. (Published in The Iaido Journal, April 2007)

Rhythm & Flow
Summary: An article on the parallels and contrasts between music and the martial art of Iaido. (Published in The Iaido Journal, September 2006)

Peaking and Peaked Out: Looking Back at "Peak Performance"
Summary: A reflection of my involvement with the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers' Assocation Peak Performance Conference and Celebration held July 2005.
(First published in Impromptu, Calgary ARMTA's newsletter, September 2005)

The Art of Practicing
Summary: A review of the annual APTA Workshop with Dmitry Nesterov as the clinician.
(First published in APTA News, APTA's newsletter, June 2005)

Passion & Precision: A Tribute to Irina Ginzburg
Summary: A tribute to Rhona-Mae and Jay-Arnel's piano teacher, mentor and honorary aunt who passed away December 2004.
(First pubished in Impromptu, Calgary ARMTA's newsletter, January 2005)

Making Music with the Right Teacher
(First published in the Somerset/Bridlewood Community Newsletter, June 2004)

The Quest for the Perfect Performance
(First published in The Chinook Beat, Feb. 2004)

Nurturing the Musician in Your Family
Summary: How family members can support their musician's musical development.
(First published in The Chinook Beat, Fall 2003)

Unravelling the Paradoxes of Efficient Practicing
Summary: Review of APTA Calgary's February workshop featuring clinician Joseph Fridman. (First published in APTA News, Spring 2003)

Daring to Go to Arts Camp (2003 version)
Summary: Promotional piece on the 2003 Calgary Arts Summer School programs.
(First published in APTA News, Winter 2003)

MTN Open Forum Opens Minds
Summary: Review of the first Music Theory Network workshop, featuring panelists Dr. Janet Lopinski, Dale Wheeler, Barbara Mackin and Roberta Stephen.
(First published in APTA News, Fall 2002)

From Playing Beethoven to Passing the Bar
Summary: A new take on the benefits of studying music.
(First published in the Somerset/Bridlewood Community Newsletter, November 2002)

Making Waves with Let's Create an Opera
Summary: Local students incorporate many subjects and talents to create their own opera through this education program.
(First published in Bravo!, Calgary Opera's 2002/03 programme)

Rediscovering the Artist Within
Summary: How a nursery school teacher, lawyer and dance teacher achieved a healthier balance in their lives through creative means.
(First published in Synchronicity: The Magazine, June/July 2002)

Creativity/Musicianship Workshop was a Good Risk: A Workshop Review
Summary: Review on a workshop presented by Canadian composer/clinician/teacher Helve Sastok.
(First published in APTA News, Spring 2002)

Daring to Go to Arts Camp
Summary: Profile on a piano teacher, piano student and Association president about the Calgary Arts Summer School programs. Music Alberta is the membership magazine for the Alberta Music Teachers Association.
(First published in Music Alberta, March 2002)

All for a Rush
Summary: A look at why an architect, medical professor, lawyer and jack of all trades are drawn to the Calgary Opera Chorus. Bravo is the Calgary Opera's newsletter.
(First published in Bravo, Spring 2002 issue)

Museum welcomes Doc Severinsen
Summary: American trumpet whiz Doc Severinsen pays a visit to a rural Alberta museum in search of some family history.
(First published in The Regional, June 1996)

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Other Writing/Editing Credits

Canadian Federation of Music Teachers' Associations (CFMTA) (Consultant, 2002 - 2005)
In 2005, the CFMTA's annual conference will take place in Calgary, AB. Billed as CFMTA Peak Performance Conference & Celebration 2005, the event promises workshops, master classes and recitals for its participants and audience members.

Spices of Life Catering (Freelance Writer, 2002)
Spices of Life Catering specializes in continental and traditional European fare and has catered everything from intimate dinner parties to weddings.

Wildcatter News (Freelance Writer, October 2001 - 2002)
The Wildcatter is an independent, Alberta-owned publication dedicated to all aspects in the Alberta Oil and Gas industry. It provides a wealth of information pertaining to oil and gas production, construction, welding, transportation, manufacturing and drilling throughout the province.

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Work and Volunteer Experience

Freelance Writer
Musespeak™, Calgary, Alberta (2001 - Present)

Communications Coordinator/Editor
SMED International, Calgary, Alberta (1998 - 2001)

Development Associate, Philanthropic Giving
Alberta Ballet, Calgary, Alberta (1996 - 1997)

Development Assistant
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, Calgary, Alberta (1993 - 1996)

Membership Database Coordinator (Volunteer)
International Association of Business Communicators, Calgary, Alberta (1998 - 2000)

Board Member (Volunteer)
Museum of the Highwood, High River, Alberta (1994 - 1998)

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Education

Introduction to Creative Writing Course
Alexandra Writers' Centre Society (2005)

Writing for Newsletters and Magazines, course
University of Calgary (2001)

Bachelor of Arts (Music)
University of Lethbridge (1995)

Bachelor of Management
University of Lethbridge (1995)

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Professional Affiliations

Alexandra Writers' Centre Society
Member (2005 - 2006)

Writers' Guild of Alberta
Member (March 2002 - 2004)