Bio

Eleanor Gummer has been teaching children of all ages for over 40 years.  She holds a Master of Music degree in Piano Performance from McGill University, a Bachelor of Music degree (U of Manitoba), Fellowship and Licentiate diplomas from Trinity College of Music, London and an ARCT.  In addition, Ms. Gummer studied in Europe, and New York and has performed across Canada.  Ms. Gummer is a former Senior Examiner for the Royal Conservatory of Music. Eleanor is actively involved in the research of women composers, publishing nearly 20 volumes of music by women. She is also the author of Pianokids® Violinkids® Guitarkids® and Ukulelekids®, methods for young children, published by One Eye Publications and available at Long & McQuade across the country.  Ms. Gummer is the founder and director of Whitby School of Music and is active as an adjudicator, clinician and composer.