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Create your JUNO moment!
Ottawa is hosting the JUNO awards on April 1. As part of the celebrations, JUNO pianos have been placed in locations throughout the capital. Bring your talent to any of the 12 public JUNO Piano locations between March 28 and April 1. Record your performance on photo or video and share it on the JUNO…
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It’s the little things
On Sunday afternoon I taught this year’s third and final group lessons before my students and I enter the busy festival and exam season. As I tidied up the papers and books and rearranged the furniture I reflected on this year’s preparations and results. Once again I came to the conclusion that these three group lessons…
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Share and share alike
A great thing about belonging to a professional music teacher’s association is the chance to exchange ideas with colleagues. This week I was honoured to be the presenter at an Information Sharing Session of the Ottawa Branch of the Ontario Registered Music Teachers’ Association. It’s an informal forum to share teaching ideas. Lately I’ve been studying…
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Children’s Activity Tax Credit
With the new, permanent Children’s Activity Tax Credit, parents will now be able to receive a refundable tax credit of up to $50 per child under the age of 16 and up to $100 per child with a disability under the age of 18 for enrolling their children in activities that encourage them to be…
