ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Mrs. Melaney To is an accomplished musician who graduated with honours, earning a Bachelor of Music in Piano from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, and a Master of Business Administration with honours from Fontbonne College in St. Louis, Missouri. A registered piano teacher with the Royal Conservatory of Music, she is highly regarded for her distinguished teaching career and was a celebrated Zither and Piano performer across Asia and North America before relocating to Canada.
Mrs. To’s influence as an educator is reflected in the success of her students. Many have achieved First Class Honours with Distinction in RCM piano examinations and have placed in the top three positions at national and international competitions.
She has received numerous awards, including the 2025 Teacher Award from the Francesca Lebrun International Music Competition, the 2024 Certificate of Excellence from the Canadian International Music Competition, the 2023 and 2024 Teacher Awards from the Universal Stars Music Competition, the 2023 Excellence Teacher Award from the Franz Schubert International Music Competition in Austria, and the 2020 Canada Teachers National Award. These honours highlight Mrs. To’s exceptional contributions and recognition in music education and performance.