“We were very fortunate to have Susan Drayson as our boys` first music teacher at Mount Royal Conservatory in Calgary. Our oldest child, Jaydin, started the Kodály Musicianship Program with Miss Susan when he was only 2 1/2 years old. Susan`s love for children, her genuine enthusiasm and wealth of knowledge were very obvious right from the start! Our children relished her warm and loving personality, making it very comfortable and enjoyable for them to participate in all activities. 

The program has built such a strong foundation, appreciation and love for music for our boys. They have now chosen to pursue music through singing in the Calgary Boys Choir, and taking voice and piano lessons, and have been very successful at their efforts. The only thing that is missing in this wonderful world of music for our boys is Miss Susan!”

I. Richardson, Parent, Mount Royal Conservatory, Calgary, AB

“I like making music with Miss Susan because it’s lots of fun.  I like learning about music and my favourite part is sing.  Miss Susan is a caring and kind teacher!”

Cadie, 7-year-old student

“I like taking music with Miss Susan because I like to spend time with her.  I like singing and hearing Miss Susan play the guitar.  It’s lots of fun!”

Keira, 6-year-old student

“I really like the handouts you send home so we can practice. Whenever we go on road trip I always take the handouts with us, so we can sing anywhere.”

I. Richardson, Parent, Early Childhood Kodály Musicianship Program, Mount Royal Conservatory, Calgary, AB

“I believe there are certain skills in life every person should have like riding a bike, swimming... singing is certainly one of them. I am glad I chose your music class, so Veronika can learn to sing properly right from the beginning.  Lately I have a hard time to convince Veronika to go to preschool, but I never have to ask her twice when leaving for your class. She always looks forward to it. Ms. Susan, you are an exceptional teacher and Veronika is very lucky to learn from you.”

A. Long, Parent, Early Childhood Kodály Musicianship Program, Mount Royal Conservatory, Calgary, AB

“Susan is a dynamic and impassioned teacher.  She exudes a genuine sense of love for every one, young or old, and in this regard she has endeared herself to all who have come into contact with her – faculty, parents and students.”

A. Perlau, colleague, Early Childhood Kodály Musicianship Program, Mount Royal Conservatory, Calgary, AB

“We were so impressed with Mrs. Drayson’s program.  She is not only an exceptional music teacher, but an exceptional person.  She has a love for children that shines through in everything that she does.  The children looked forward to the days that she was coming and were completely engaged in all of the singing and learning activities.”

A. Reid, Junior Kindergarten Teacher and T. Koskela, Grade One Teacher, Lynndale Heights Public School, Simcoe, ON