Judy is the Director of the Wandering Minstrel Music school. Judy is a music lover and pianist who brings over 30 years of teaching experience, and an earnest desire to support each student’s artistic experience. As the Director, Judy recognizes the need for high quality lessons that should be a positive and lifelong experience, and of course she is always willing to laugh with all of her students with the hope that they genuinely have fun while learning something new. Judy believes that music should be a part of every child’s education, but should also be fun, motivating, and inspiring. She also believes that music is a family affair, and encourages students to perform in duets with sibling or parents or in ensemble with friends.

Judy started her formal piano lessons at the Royal Conservatory of Music with noted piano teacher/composer Douglas Finch and later with Susan Hamblin-Dennis. She began her teaching career at the Academie Ste. Cecile Music Academy while simultaneously completing her studies at the University of Windsor. After university her ambitions turned to orchestra management and the business side of the music world. The combination of a passion for music, good teaching instincts, and a fearlessness of the business aspect eventually led to her ultimate achievement – becoming the Director of the Wandering Minstrel.