PIANO LESSONS:  Louise Chochla began taking piano lessons at 10 years of age. She became a Dental Hygienist at 22 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in dentistry by the time she was 24. 

Jobs included, being Director of Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene at Niagara College in Welland, Ont.; a teacher at Seneca College in Toronto; and Senior Dental Hygienist at Queen Elizabeth Rehabilitation and Chronic Care Hospital in Toronto. After her children were born, Louise returned to her first two loves – playing the piano and teaching – and started her music studio “Colour Outside the Lines Music.”

Her music educational accomplishments include receiving her Affiliate of the Royal Conservatory of Music (teacher’s diploma); being involved in many piano pedagogy programs including a week in Chicago; and 2 weeks in Kingston attending Queen’s University. In the past, she was the Toronto East representative for The Royal Conservatory of Music. Most recently, she has studied a unique and specialized piano technique with The Golandsky Institute, which includes private lessons and an annual summer conference at Princeton University. Pianists from all over the world who are studying this technique gather to learn and perform at this seminar. 

During the summer of 2011 Louise spent two weeks at a performers’ conference in Rome because her belief is that to be a good teacher, you must perform. She continues to study with two coaches, Arianne Ewing Chow and Jared Dunn, both highly regarded performers and teachers.  She also takes part in Master Classes, including playing in two virtual concerts during Covid-19 isolation.

MISSION:   To teach individuals to play the piano and/or enjoy music and movement in a fun, supportive interactive environment. To help my students to develop a sense of community and a love of music. To collaborate with and learn from others to enhance my ability to provide creative and effective learning experiences for my students.