
State of the Arts Setting & An Ideal Learning Experience
MUSIC MAKING involves the entire body, mind, heart and soul. Create a deep connecting bond between you and your inner self. Express YOURSELF! An awesome experience of feeling good about yourself, being in the moment, listening, and letting loose.
Claudia is a certified BCRMTA/CFMTA teacher, nationally accredited RCM teacher, certified photographer, published writer and certified business manager.
The Smith Creek Forest Musicians book was written by Claudia to help provide a wonderful introduction to discovering music. It is an innovative and effective beginners’ concept that can be used by people of all ages.
Claudia has an amazing collector’s library of sheet music, CDs, DVDs and children’s music and arts library that provides an excellent center for learning.
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Reviews
Dear Ms. Kargl, you are a wonderful teacher and a great friend. No other teacher will replace you in my life. You are a unique person, a person of taste. You have found a place in everybody’s heart. You have patience and never give up. You have imagination and youth. Yours truly & musically.
Claudia, thank you so much for your great teaching, style, patience, understanding and enthusiasm.
Claudia, of all the music that reaches farthest into heaven, it is the beating of your loving heart!
Dear Claudia, thank you for being such a positive influence on our daughter. I certainly wish that there were more teachers like you- teachers who build positive relationships with their students and are able to challenge and inspire them to do their best.
Hi Claudia, every time I am near a piano, I think of you. You are one of the very few people in the world who has made a career out of doing something they absolutely love doing. Keep on inspiring your students.
Dear Claudia, thank you for teaching me all these years. Not only did I learn the skills of piano from you, but also the art and passion of music and the positive attitude towards life. Everything you’ve taught will be treasured by me forever. I will always remember you. Thank you once again for being such a wonderful teacher.
Thank you for being a part of our lives. You have had such a wonderful influence on Clare, encouraging her to develop musically and exposing her to the worlds of music, art, history, and creativity. Your emphasis on hard work has enabled Clare to strive for difficult and challenging goals – and her success in achieving these goals is testimony to your skills and guidance as a teacher. All the very best.
Dear Claudia, you are a wonderful piano teacher and a dynamic artistic soul. Thank you for your creative inspiration. It is so greatly appreciated.
Claudia, thank you so much for all you do for Brock. He would not have achieved excellence without you. Thank you a million times.
Dear Claudia, I thank you for the time and effort you put into making me play better and helping me understand how to play pieces better and with more gusto! I really find it easier to play with you guiding me and I never would have got this far if it wasn’t for you!
Claudia, Your passion for the arts is truly inspiring. Thank you for always dreaming up new, creative ways to engage your students.
A talented, amazing and inspiring, creative, patient and passionate about nurturing and empowering students to express themselves creatively on the piano. Creating a positive and encouraging learning environment for students to develop their unique musical voice.

OKANAGAN PIANO ARTS ACADEMY
3063 Bridlehill Drive in West Kelowna (Smith creek area).
