“Teachers have three loves:  love of learning, love of learners, and the love of bringing the first two loves together.” Scott Hayden

 

To be an excellent teacher, Sheelah believes that one must continually learn from experts, and she also gains insight from listening to and observing her own students.

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Here are some of the workshops/conferences:​​​​​​​

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January 31, 2021 - Attended the panel discussion on BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Colour)music and composers, and found it very informative.

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June, 2021 - Webinar "Mental Health in the Teaching Studio" with Ingela Onstadt from Courageous Artistry​​

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January 16, 2022 - Attended NATS Chat - Contemporary Vocal Styles: Demystifying the Pedagogical Process Specifically for Pop/Rock

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July, 2022 - Attended the Ontario Registered Music Teachers' Association Convention - appreciated the presentation from the Royal Conservatory of Music introducing the repertoire from the new 2022 piano syllabus.  Enjoyed the workshop on Contemporary Musical Theatre - Vocal Styles and Performance Practise.  Also was inspired by the performances of young, competitive pianists and vocalists at the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts in Kingston, Ontario

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June, 2023- Workshop with Lindsay McIntrye at the Canadian Music Centre, dealing with music performance anxiety, root causes and mindfulness.

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November, 2024 - Successfuly completed the Royal Conservatory of Music Advanced Teaching Specialist course.

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July 2025- Attended the CFMTA National conference in Montreal, Quebec. Interesting topics included Baroque Dance for Musicians, Exploring the Invisible, Interbellum, Intercultural Piano Works by Women, and Chopin according to Chopin.