About

Diane has a classical piano background and is a graduate of the Selkirk College Professional Music Program, with studies in jazz and composition. She holds a teaching diploma from the University of Saskatchewan,  has been teaching for 25 years.

 

Beginning  her career with composing, improvising and performing with contemporary dance groups on Hornby Island and in Nelson B.C., 

Diane now lives, writes and performs with various groups and styles of music in  Victoria B.C.

 

She has returned to her first love of improvising for movement practices and is a regular facilitator at Sundoor Yoga on Hornby Island.

Influences

Bill Evans, Chick Corea, McCoy Tyner, Thelonius Monk, Marion McPartland, Mary Lou Williamson, Patricia Barber, Classical Music, World Music of all ethnic backgrounds, Celtic Music, Blues, New Music, Improvisational music, Contemporary Dance, Spoken Word, Movement Works, Women who make Music,  Music that is Beautiful, Haunting, Adventurous, Soulful, Enlightening and Progressive.

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