As well as being a professional Music Theatre Performer Shawna has also been a piano and vocal teacher for the past 10 years. She has taught at private schools, at home, as well as coaching established and up-and-coming professionals.  She graduated from the Music Theatre Program at Sheridan College where she now teaches and sits on the audition panel for the school. 

Shawna started piano and voice lessons at the age of 7 and knew from the get-go that she wanted to perform and pass on any knowledge she had to up and coming musicians.  Additionally, Shawna played both violin and trumpet throughout school and attended ISME conference in Amsterdam representing Canada with the Singing Strings. She grew up in a musical family and was exposed to many different styles of music performing in various choirs as well as doing Royal Conservatory exams. She is lucky to have also been exposed to many musical styles and areas throughout her career as a professional Music Theatre Performer. She wants her students to share in her passion for music, enjoy learning, and make sure they develop a well-rounded musical education.