Susan Griesdale is a Composer, Piano Teacher, Clinician and Visual Artist.  She earned her ARCT from the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto and studied Composition and Theory with Composer Michael J. Rudman.  She has been teaching piano for fourteen years and has been writing music for grade level students for the past eighteen years. 

Her music is becoming extremely popular with teachers for recitals and festivals.  It has been described as “imaginative and delightful!” with contemporary sounds that manage to remain accessible to all students.  Sometimes the sounds of today’s music can be a challenge.  With her love for contemporary music, it is her goal to create a body of music that students love to play.  The music is tonal but the dissonance gently re-directs the ear away from traditional harmony.  

The move away from traditional harmony is a fascinating journey and once the student’s interest is peaked a whole new world of sounds can be discovered.  This journey of discovery is very exciting and extremely rewarding.  Susan’s compositions are designed to encourage the student to start that journey.

                                   "Ferry Boat Ride" - an example of one of

Susan's beautiful illustrations

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