About
Ariana Rodriguez is a Piano Faculty Lecturer at Mount Royal University Conservatory in Calgary, Canada. She holds a B.Mus. from the Higher Institute of Art (Havana, Cuba) and an M.Mus. in Piano Performance from the University of Calgary. Her career spans over three decades, combining teaching, performance, and composition.
Education:
- Bachelor of Music, Piano Performance - Higher Institute of Art, Havana (1991)
- Masters in Piano Performance - University of Calgary (2000)
Research interests focus on piano performance techniques, music pedagogy, and interdisciplinary collaborations. She actively performs as a soloist, chamber musician, and salsa band pianist. Her compositional work blends classical and contemporary styles.
Awards: Winner of the 1999 Concerto Competition (University of Calgary).
Teaching and outreach: Founder of Ariana's Piano Studio (1999), vocal coach, and adjudicator for local festivals. She co-founded Très Belles Trio and Harmonia Trio, emphasizing collaborative musical projects.
