Teruko B. — Piano Teacher — Kanata, Ottawa

My music journy began with Electone(Electronic Organ)at the age of 4 when I was enrolled in Junior Music Course at Yamaha Music School. Mainly I learned the basic skills and ensemble techniques there. I participated and won in National Yamaha music contest when I was 7yrs. After that I switched to learn piano from Electone. I decided to enter composition department in music university, influenced by 2 famous Japanese composers. I hold bachelor degree from Nihon University College of Art, music composition and piano couse in Japan where I won the president's award when I was graduated. In 2012, I moved to Canada and began teaching in Yamaha Music School in Ottawa. In 2015, I started to open own piano school at home and still going now. In 2023, I also started to work in Kanata School of Music. I have been helping all age and levels students for piano and music theory for 15 years. My students were listed on RCM first class honor roll in 2025 and I was listed as an excellent teacher on the category of Elementary and Intermediate level as well. Also, my student is selected a 2026 states Award Winner. I pursued my studies at the Royal Conservatory of Music, where I achieved practical Grade 8 in piano performance, advanced rudiments in RCM theory, and obtained a Grade 5 certification from Yamaha Piano.

I help kids and adults go from 'I can't read sheet music' to playing their favorite songs with confidence. I tailor lessons to each student's musical goals. I have many experiences to pass RCM exam with high score in any level.