Dr. Ronald Morgan is an accomplished musician and educator with great passion for music and the piano. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance and Literature, a Master of Music in Piano Performance, and a Master of Arts in Musicology —all from the prestigious Eastman School of Music. His principal teachers include Douglas Humpherys (Eastman) and Patricia Parr (University of Toronto), both distinguished figures in the world of classical piano.

 

Dr. Morgan’s performance experience spans solo and collaborative recitals in Canada and the U.S., as well as international appearances in Great Britain, Japan, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. He brings a wealth of experience to his work as a respected festival and competition adjudicator and senior examiner for the Royal Conservatory of Music in both Canada and the U.S.

 

Prior to settling in British Columbia, Dr. Morgan served as Assistant Professor of Piano at the University of Hawaii, where he also taught a range of subjects from piano pedagogy to music history. Now based in Courtenay, B.C., he channels his love of teaching into his private piano studio and online instruction. His impact on the next generation of musicians is evident: his students regularly shine in competitions and festivals, earning numerous awards, including provincial and national gold medals from the Royal Conservatory and top honours at the Performing Arts BC provincial competition. Several of his students have reached the Canadian Music Competition finals, with a 2021 first-place win in the 13-year-old category among other significant placements. With decades of dedication to excellence in piano education, Dr. Morgan continues to inspire, challenge, and elevate young musicians, helping them strive towards their full artistic potential.