Grace Ho holds a Master’s Degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from Southern Methodist University, a Bachelor of Music Degree in General Studies Secondary Education Stream from the University of British Columbia, and Associate Diplomas in Piano Performance and Piano Pedagogy from the Royal Conservatory of Music.
Grace did her teaching practicum at the SMU Piano Preparatory Department, teaching private lessons, group piano, and undergraduate class piano under the guidance of faculty supervisors. She previously performed in Canada and the United States, including highlight performances atthe Atlantic Music Festival, Orford Musique, solo recital at Ernest Balmer Studio, and piano masterclasses with renowned artists Sergio DeSimone and Robert Weirich. Grace has also served as a collaborative pianist for school choirs at music festivals and competitions in British Columbia and abroad.
Originally from Vancouver, Grace resides in Toronto where she maintains a full private piano studio, focused on nurturing students’ musical growth and appreciation. She values building community through music and currently serves as the President and Piano Auditions Convenor of the ORMTA North York/York Region Branch. Her students have achieved great success in their practical and theory examinations, performed at provincial competitions, and received
numerous scholarships and awards from music festivals within the GTA and Vancouver. She has adjudicated at local music festivals, including ORMTA auditions at the Central Toronto, and Scarborough and Pickering branches. Her teaching is inspired by principal piano mentors Carol Leone, Alice Enns, Edward Parker, as well as pedagogy mentors Catharine Lysinger, Susan Hamblin Dennis, and Mary Tickner.