Dominic Florence
Teaching



According to Dominic, teaching is a great source for his own inspiration. Hearing pianists perform for him and then discussing ideas through demonstration and dialogue will often elucidate meaning for both the teacher and student.

He understands the unusual connection that should exist between a teacher and student; including the corollary that not every master is suited for every pupil. As such, it may be mentioned here that not everyone will benefit from Dominic's teaching. Students of his must have their own internal impetus for hard work and be able to reasonably defend their ideas; equally they must be ready to question any concept given to them from any origin.

Dominic has taught piano and theory at all levels for more than ten years; privately, as a studio TA at UBC, and as an informal coach for anyone who wishes to learn.

As of Fall 2007, Dominic is working in conjunction with the Aeolian School of Music in London, Canada. It is essentially a new conservatory that will be experiencing rapid growth in the near future. Dominic will be a part of this exciting venture through teaching, lectures and masterclasses. For more information or to arrange a lesson, please contact Dominic at:

dominic@doctorfugue.com