Lois began piano lessons at an early age, studying with teachers (who were pupils of distinguished Edmonton piano teacher, Madame LeSaunier). She was only 13 years old when she completed her Grade 10 Royal Conservatory piano exam and later completed her A.R.C.T.  Lois also earned a B. Ed. in Business and Physical Education from the U of Alberta in Edmonton. During her college years, she directed and acted in the Jubilaires, a musical theatre group. After university, Lois taught for many years at the Memorial Composite High School in Stony Plain, where she spent 14 of those years working with their award winning choral program. After 15 years, Lois continues to maintain a successful piano studio in Spruce Grove.     

The topic of HOW TO PRACTICE is of interest, not only for studio piano teachers, but for all studio and school music teachers. Advanced students, who are considering teaching music lessons, will also benefit from this workshop, which takes place at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Stony Plain, Alberta on April 18, 2008 from 9 am until 12 noon. The cost is $10 per person, (except for members of the Parkland Music Teachers' Association, who, because they are hosting and sponsoring this workshop, are not required to pay a fee).