Originally from Regina, SK, Tracey Frank cites music and teaching as her longest running and most exciting adventure that has taken her all over Canada, the United States, and Japan. She holds a Bachelor of Music (Honours) in Music History from Western University, a Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Regina, and a Master of Music in Saxophone Performance from Duquesne University, in addition to additional woodwind and jazz studies at Humber College.

Tracey enjoys performing both classical and commercial styles with various large and small ensembles throughout Ontario, and can be heard on recently released EP “Bittersweet Remedy” by London, ON based singer/songwriter Leanne Mayer. 

Known for her passionate and vibrant teaching style, Tracey’s teaching focuses on empowering students by giving them the technical and artistic tools to succeed in performance. For over 20 years, Tracey has been dedicated to providing high quality music lessons in a fun and friendly environment. All students learn the tools they need to play the music of their choice. She teaches any age, any style, for any purpose.

As a result, her students are highly successful in competitions, exams, and (most importantly) having fun performing in front of people.  Tracey runs Frank Music Studios for all ages and stages in Woodstock, Stratford, and London, ON.

Lessons are available for:
⦁ Saxophone
⦁ Flute
⦁ Clarinet
⦁ Oboe
⦁ Bassoon
⦁ Recorder

The Frank Music Studios Advantage:

ATMOSPHERE
All teaching spaces are cozy and well-equipped, and in-person lessons are offered as health regulations allow. Lessons are also offered online with the platform that works best with your internet connection.

COMRADERIE
Students are of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, and we all support each other! Additionally, students also get to work with other professional musicians in the community.

OPPORTUNITIES
In addition to two annual recitals in the winter and spring, we also host performance classes throughout the year, with awesome guest clinicians! Students and alumni have participated in select ensembles such as Ontario Provincial Honour Band, won scholarships and trophies at Stratford Kiwanis and Woodstock Rotary Music Festivals, and have gone on to study music at the post-secondary level. Mostly, we have fun playing music!

CONTACT:

(519) 933-9422
traceymfrank@gmail.com

I believe that each student is quite different and unique in their talents and capabilities, as well as their musical goals. Therefore, I do not follow one strict teaching form or method, but approach each student on an individual basis, structured to fit their particular needs and abilities. Classical music is the foundation of my approach, but I enjoy teaching all styles of music — from classical to popular — believing that using whatever style captures the interest is the best way to learn.

There are three areas of musical development that I highly stress: Musicality, educational background, and performing. Specifically, tone, technique, interpretation, expression, and sight-reading are points I emphasize musically. Educationally, I try to incorporate fundamental theory and music history into each lesson to develop a concept of harmony, style and an educated performer. I encourage all of my students to experience performing through active participation in school bands, youth orchestras, and other local performing groups by having solo recitals, and by playing for weddings and church services; as well as hearing other musicians perform.

My Teaching Studio

Facilities include the following materials for the use and benefit of my students during lessons:

• Piano — Kawai Studio Upright
• Extensive book and sheet music library
• Extensive record and CD collection: classical and opera
• Metronomes and music stands

Over Five Decades of Experience

I am an accomplished and versatile professional flautist, with extensive experience in solo performing. My background includes principle flute positions in numerous orchestras for symphony, ballet, opera and musical theatre productions. I have been featured in performances on radio and television, as well as solo recitals, benefit concert and church services. I have also taught the flute privately since 1967.

Originally from San Diego, I moved to Canada in 1982 and reside in Stratford, Ontario. I pursued musical training at the United States International University’s School of Performing Arts, where I majored in Music Performance on the flute.

Instructors of note include Frederick Baker and Adrian Negrette, as well as masterclasses with flautists Jean Pierre Rampal (San Francisco, 1973) and Jams Galway (Seattle, 1982).

I currently hold the position of principle flute in the Blyth Festival Orchestra. I have also held principal flute positions in the Royal Winnipeg Ballet Touring Orchestra, San Diego Starlight Opera Orchestra, San Diego Chamber Orchestra, the Center for the Performing Arts Chamber Orchestra and the International Opera Studio Orchestra.

I continue to specialize in solo work through my business, Elegant Music. This includes a busy schedule of weddings, receptions, restaurant engagements, and music for special occasions of any kind. I have also been a featured performer for the Stratford Festival Theatre, providing “lobby music” for the Festival prior to performances.

In addition, I proposed, initiated and coordinated a project involving music at the London Regional Cancer Centre. This project was the first of its kind in Canada. The objective was to bring live music into the Cancer Centre during peak chemotherapy clinics, providing relaxing, soothing background music for cancer patients and family members, thereby reducing their stress and anxiety. The project was received with overwhelming success by patients and staff.

Contact Information

Whether your interest or musical goals are in serious study, university audition preparation or playing just for fun — I am happy to accept all ages and levels — beginners to advanced. You can reach me at: (519) 271-3006