Congratulations Lannette Heikoop, 2017 Pedagogy Award Winner
(Teacher: Andrew Ludziejewski)
Lannette
Heikoop began formal piano lessons at the age of five which instilled a
love for the instrument. She is forever grateful to her parents who
made it a priority to keep their five children in music lessons
throughout the years. Her teacher Donna Chapin made sure Lannette
competed in the Kiwanis Music Festival
every year to which she placed each time. She continued lessons under
Andrew Ludziejewski of London who brought her through grade nine piano
through to her Advanced Pedagogy certificate. He taught her an
insurmountable amount of technique and ability! She was honoured to
receive the Regional Gold Medal from the Royal Conservatory of Music for
the highest mark in her Intermediate Pedagogy certificate in Ontario.
While in high school, Lannette began teaching piano lessons in her home.
Subsequently, she built her own business successfully teaching piano
lessons in the rural schools of Huron County
for the past decade. Her husband Timothy has encouraged her in her
studies, especially as she studied to complete her Advanced Pedagogy
exams while expecting their first child. Lannette has also used her
skill in multiple churches and ministries to the glory of God. She is
passionate about music education as she realizes the impact it has on
the musician and for the listening ear.
