Raised in a musical family with a singer, a flautist, a drummer and a bagpiper, Megan’s musical interests are deeply rooted and diverse. At an early age, she was recognized as having an exceptional ear and a strong technical facility at the piano.
In high school she placed consistently at the top in local and provincial music festivals and was later accepted with scholarship to the Bachelor of Music program at the University of Alberta where she completed her undergraduate degree with Stéphane Lemelin.
The recipient of numerous awards and scholarships, Megan was able to spend her summers at music schools across the country, including the Orford Arts Center, the Banff Center for the Arts and the Agassiz Summer Music Festival in Winnipeg. She continued to compete and succeed in local, provincial and national competitions.
She has had the privilege of collaborating with many other soloists and ensembles across the country including the University of Alberta Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Malcolm Forsythe, the I Choristi chamber choir directed by Debra Cairns and the University of Ottawa Concert Choir directed by Lawrence Ewashko.
Megan went on to complete her Master of Music Degree in piano performance at the University of Montreal where she studied with Jean Saulnier. She is currently a free-lance pianist, dividing her time between Toronto and Edmonton.
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Megan enjoys the challenge and stimulation of using her musical abilities in a multitude of settings. As a music teacher she enjoys the problem solving and the cooperative interpretation of the music with her students.
As a performer, she enjoys playing a range of repertoire to create the perfect atmosphere for weddings, private and corporate functions, concerts and other special events. Her advanced musical training has given her the ability to customize and play any music for any situation with sensitivity, nuance and mastery.