LESSONS FOR ALL AGES & LEVELS
Claudia offers a unique interconnection of a music-piano-arts experience.
Whether for fun, a hobby, a music-arts therapy, music appreciation, music composition, playing piano duets, or interested in 2-piano ensembles!
We offer piano lessons catered to the specific individual’s talent, skills, and age – to reach their full artistic potential. Playing music is all about experiencing the story and emotion behind the notes all while having FUN!
Coming This May! Our new KinderTot 5 week program for children ages 3-4 and parents, Monday or Saturdays. Learn more….
MUSIC IS IN THE AIR
SPECIAL IN-HOUSE INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING
Our friendly, open-concept studio/gallery in a walk-out rancher with a garden oasis, offers a fun and exciting curriculum with a variety of inspiring activities and unique projects.
A personalized course of study stimulates musical development to help a child establish skills, nurture talents and reach their fullest potential.
A parent is very much encouraged to be an observer during the child’s lesson to help the child learn and guide with practice time during the week.
Our studio is acclaimed for its excellence in learning that inspires kids by sparking their imagination, enhancing their artistic expression and nurturing their creative thinking
The all-round music-arts curriculum opens doors to discovering new ideas, introducing valuable life skills, helping children excel in school, getting to see and listen to other young musicians, and making new friends.
Introducing Claudia Kargl
Nationally Certified Teacher
- ARCT equivalent in Piano Performance from McGill Conservatory (with 95% very high distinction)
- B.C. Registered Music Teacher
- Bachelor in General Studies -Open Learning
- Accepted to UBC Master’s Program in Curriculum Studies
- Founder & President of YAPClub (Young Artist Performer’s Club)
- Performances at Hycroft Mansion in Vancouver
- Published Author of 2 children’s music education books
- Double Graduation Portfolio – Gold Seal of Merit – Excellence in Photography – FocalPoint – Vancouver
- Founder & 7 years tenure as President of SASFY (Summer Arts Scene For Youth)
- Supporter of the Arts Finalist by Arts Council of Central Okanagan
- Celebrating 40 years of creative professionalism in the community
- Canadian Federation Music Teachers’ Association Acknowledgement: 3X Awarded for Professional Teaching Excellence
- Plaque Recipient: “For Your Wonderful Talent Of Making Music Fun”
- Hailed as “ True Artist Performer” by International Piano Competition Judge Roubakine
- Committed to the pursuit of excellence in music & the arts
For Hire
Claudia is looking for piano performance opportunities to perform at classy events, receptions, dinner engagements, or weddings. (Note – An acoustic piano is required to provide a professional top quality performance).
Coming This September! A new youth program to help young musicians prepare for performances. All instruments welcome. In October 2025, February and May 2026 this offers a unique opportunity to perform and receive feedback from certified music teachers. Learn more….
Visit Our Unique Entertaining, Sociable and Delicious West Kelowna Attraction
Hosts Claudia Kargl welcomes you to hear professional piano playing and visit her art gallery, garden patio, and piano studio oasis with a panoramic view. Coffee and desserts are served. Click here to learn more and to book at 3063 Bridlehill Drive, Smith Creek, West Kelowna.
OKANAGAN PIANO ARTS ACADEMY
3063 Bridlehill Drive in West Kelowna (Smith creek area).
