I attended the University of Alberta where I studied music and French. I taught band in middle school and French as a second language in British Columbia and Alberta.
I have created an innovative Adult Beginner music program that allows young adults to seniors to create music from the very first lesson. There had to be a faster and much easier way to teach adults popular music.
I developed my own unique method based on the shortcuts and strategies I picked up and adopted over the years in my own playing. SIMPLY JUST PLAYING FOR PLEASURE is the goal for many adults and I have created "a musical canvas" for adults to enjoy "the gift of music." This is music immersion at its finest.
I have had the opportunity to appear on numerous Television broadcasts across Canada such as CBC, Much Music, and many radio stations across the country talking about music innovation.
For people that have always wanted to play the piano or electronic keyboard for their own enjoyment and accomplish their dreams of making music, the EZee Piano Systems© is for them. Back to main page
My love of the piano began with my
grandmother playing “God Save the Queen”.
I started my formal training with the Royal Conservatory at the age of
7. I taught piano during my
college years. After obtaining my
Marketing Degree, I moved to Vancouver where I met my husband. Shortly after our two children were born we
moved to Kelowna where we have lived for over 20 years.
I spent many years working as an Activity Coordinator with seniors at local retirement resorts and found that I really enjoy the interaction. I have played professionally at dances, retirement resorts and the Kelowna Cancer Lodge for over 10 years. I was very excited to become a licensed teacher of the Ezee Piano Systems©. This gives me the opportunity to share my love of music with adults and seniors. A perfect combination!
Joanna Hibberd: Duncan B.C.
Joanna completed her Piano Performer diploma with the Royal Conservatory of Toronto when she was 18. She went on to teach Music for Young Children,a piano program taught in small groups. Joining the Registered Music Teachers Association, she acted as secretary-treasurer for 15 years.
After 20 years of teaching private lessons, preparing students for festivals and exams, teaching rudiments, history, and harmony, Joanna discovered the new EZee Piano Systems© Program for Adults and Seniors. She was pleased to be granted the license in 2012 to teach the program in Penticton /Summerland area.
As Joanna has now moved to the Island adults and seniors alike can now experience the joy of learning piano the EZee way!
“Most pianists spend a lot of time on their own, but sharing lessons with like minded students can be a lot of fun. People who have always wanted to learn piano love the EZeePiano Systems© program.”
Joanna plays for churches, musicals, soloists, choirs, weddings, and funerals. Back to main page
Virginia Friesen: Cambridge Ontario
Virginia is excited to be the first teacher to offer EZee Piano Systems© in Southern Ontario. Prior to getting married and moving to Cambridge 3 years ago, Virginia worked at a private elementary school for 10 years. During her time there she was an EA for a special needs child, taught private piano and voice lessons, directed the Christmas Musical Productions, led small vocal groups, started and taught a grade 7 and 8 band program in the school. She
also has played piano in church for many years. Virginia brings a wide variety of teaching experiences with her that she believes will ensure her success at teaching EZee Piano Systems©.
Virginia has a Bachelor of Sacred Music Degree, Grade 8 Conservatory Piano, and a Certificate in Addiction Counselling. Virginia is passionate about all forms of music and the arts. She loves theater and for the last 2 years was part of a major Easter Production called “The Rock” at her church. She also loves people and volunteers each week at her local pregnancy center.
“Music is a language that speaks to the soul; soothing, calming, uplifting. What a great opportunity and gift to be able to access and learn piano as an adult.” Back to main page