December 2007, Vienna State Opera
John Dupuis has been teaching piano in Vancouver since 1990 and enjoys the privilege of working with some of BC's most talented music students, many of whom have been recipients of prestigious awards to attend university music programs, represent Vancouver at Provincial Piano Finals and perform with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.
Mr. Dupuis is a Senior Piano Examiner for the Royal Conservatory of Music and a performer who has appeared with members of professional orchestras on both the east and west coasts. He has given solo performances in North America, Europe and Asia.
He began training professionally as a pianist at McGill University in Montreal where he earned his Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance. After obtaining a Master of Music degree in Piano Performance from UBC, he did further studies with many of Canada's best pianists, as well as internationally acclaimed European and American artists.
Mr. Dupuis is a master teacher for the UBC Piano Pedagogy course and has been invited to adjudicate and give workshops throughout British Columbia. He is a member of the Canadian Music Festival Adjudicators' Association and has previously been Chair of the Douglas College Music Advisory Committee and President of the Vancouver BC Music Teachers' Association.
"In all my years of lessons, I have never come across a teacher quite like Mr. Dupuis. In addition to sharing fascinating musical insights, Mr. Dupuis is able to communicate the how-to of stunning piano technique. He has shown me how to coax gorgeous colors, shapes, and depths of sound from the piano that I never thought were possible. Lessons with him have been the highlight of my music education."
— Laura Tyrrell, B.Mus (Piano)
"Mr. Dupuis helped me discover the joy of performance. Without his influence, I would never have pursued my career in music."
— Andrew Warriner, B.Mus. (Piano Performance)
"Mr. Dupuis adeptly communicates the wide range of complexities in learning to play the piano.
I came out of each lesson highly motivated and confident that I would be prepared thoroughly for successful performances."
— Deborah Grimmett, B.Mus. (Piano Performance)
"Learning from Mr. Dupuis was a most inspirational experience; not only did he inspire me to become a pianist, performer and teacher, but most of all — a musician."
— Stella Tung, ARCT (Piano Performer/Teacher)