Leila Fletcher
LEILA FLETCHER began her musical career at a very early age in Hamilton, Ontario. Her parents, recognizing her gift for music, provided her with piano lessons from a local teacher. After High-school Leila continued her studies at Greenville College in Illinois and finally with the Royal Conservatory of Music, University of Toronto where she studied with Mr. Vigo Kihl, Sir Ernest MacMillan and Dr. Healey Willan. She remained for several years as a faculty member, she later became Editor of Educational Music for Gordon V. Thompson, Music Publishers and as Director of Music at Lorne Park College.
In 1949 Leila founded her own Music Publishing company, Montgomery Music Inc. Originally based in Rochester, NY she later relocated to Buffalo, NY where it remained for over 50 years.
Although an extremely accomplished musician, Leila preferred arranging, composing and experimenting with teaching methods. Her love and dedication to children inspired her to pioneer class piano lessons in the Toronto public schools.
For over 55 years the Leila Fletcher Piano Course has been the leader in piano instructional material. Recently CDs and new supplementary repertoire has been added to greatly enhance the student's desire for success.
In 1949 Leila founded her own Music Publishing company, Montgomery Music Inc. Originally based in Rochester, NY she later relocated to Buffalo, NY where it remained for over 50 years.
Although an extremely accomplished musician, Leila preferred arranging, composing and experimenting with teaching methods. Her love and dedication to children inspired her to pioneer class piano lessons in the Toronto public schools.
For over 55 years the Leila Fletcher Piano Course has been the leader in piano instructional material. Recently CDs and new supplementary repertoire has been added to greatly enhance the student's desire for success.
Mayfair Montgomery Publishing
Mayfair Montgomery was established in 2002 after the series was purchased by Mayfair Music Publications. As Canada's second largest Educational Music Publisher we were proud to associate ourselves with the wonderful piano method.
With a few minor updates and revisions, the Leila Fletcher Piano Course still proves to be a forerunner in beginner piano studies. Along with our theory and repertoire books this series will allow students both young and old to learn the art of piano pedagogy. Please take time to look at our selection of books and know that you have chosen a Method that is tried tested and true for over 60 years.
For more information and other products please visit www.musicfromcanada.com
With a few minor updates and revisions, the Leila Fletcher Piano Course still proves to be a forerunner in beginner piano studies. Along with our theory and repertoire books this series will allow students both young and old to learn the art of piano pedagogy. Please take time to look at our selection of books and know that you have chosen a Method that is tried tested and true for over 60 years.
For more information and other products please visit www.musicfromcanada.com
