An active member of the Ontario Registered Music Teachers’ Association (ORMTA) Kingston Branch, Canadian Music Festivals Adjudicators Association (CMFAA) and National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Michael Faulkner studied at Queen’s University, Kingston and the Royal Conservatory of Music in Piano/Voice performance and pedagogy as well as music theory and history. Known for his musical insight, beautiful tone and technical command, Michael began his music studies at age four, participating in numerous music festivals and competitions receiving many top awards and distinctions. Michael enjoys a rewarding career as teacher of more than 60 weekly students of all ages and levels in piano, voice, pedagogy and theory. As an examiner and clinician for Conservatory Canada Michael has had the opportunity to work with music teachers and students across this wonderful country and beyond. He leads a large community choir in the Quinte region which is a great passion. In his spare time Michael is an avid animal lover often helping in training future guide dogs with his family, attends concerts and theatre and loves exploring nature.