At the young age of five, Victoria began to study the piano. She was fortunate to study with reknowned instructors such as Boyanna Toyich & James Anagnoson (of the reknowned piano duo Anangnoson & Kinton). Theoretical studies exposed her to professors such as: Bill Andrews, Joe Ringhofer, Molly Sclater, Earl Moss, James Lawless, Dr. Roman Toi & the late Dr. Samuel Dolin. She graduated from the Royal Conservatory of Music with First Class Honours Standing.

Victoria’s vocal studies began when she was in her teens. Again, she was fortunate to study with reputable & prosperous instructors from across Canada, the US & Europe (the list is endless). Recent operatic roles include: “Tisbet” in Rossini’s Cenerentola & “Mrs. Nolan” is Menotti’s opera The Medium.

After completion of the Royal Conservatory of Music Examiner/Adjudicator program in 1990, Victoria immediately began her post as Royal Conservatory of Music Practical & Theoretical Examiner.

Registered with Canadian Music Festival Adjudicators Association (CMFAA), Victoria’s had the pleasure to adjudicate a series of competitions/festivals throughout the years:

Toronto Symphony Orchestra Piano Competition (Piano)
Toronto Music Festival (Columbus Centre) (Piano)
Kiwanis Music Festival of St. Catherines (Strings)
Pickering Rotary Music Festival (Piano)
Pickering Rotary Music Festival (Voice)
Coquitlam District Music Festival (Voice)
Peterborough Kiwanis Festival (Piano)
Oshawa Kiwanis Festival (Piano)
Lambton County Music Festival (Piano)
Port Colbourne Festival (Piano & Voice)
Grey County Kiwanis Festival (Voice)
Cape Breton Kiwanis Festival (Piano)
Temiskaming Festival of Music (Voice)
Barrie Kiwanis Music Festival (piano)
North Bay Kiwanis Festival of Music & Dance (Piano & Voice)
New Brunswick Provincial Music Competition (Piano & Voice)
Chatham Kiwanis Festival (voice)

Aside from examining & adjudicating, Victoria continues to teach piano, voice & theoretical subjects in her very own prosperous & reputable music school. She is still active as a lecturer, clinician & member of the ORMTA (Ontario Registered Music Teacher’s Association).

Victoria’s teaching methods have proven extremely successful. Her students not only receive highest standings in examinations, but also attain scholarships & awards from universities & competitions alike year after year.

Her years of expertise were collaborated in her writing the following books: Introductory Technique for Piano, Introductory Technique for Voice, The Adventures of Dino I, II,III & A Collection of Piano Pieces for Boys. Future projects include a pedagogical book.

At the age of 16, Victoria landed a writing/publishing agreement with a prosperous, local, independent record company. This exposed her to the commercial music industry & led her, in the year 1992, to establish her very own record, production & publishing company. She was also nominated for a Juno award.

Throughout the years, her abilities as writer, arranger, producer, vocalist & performer has landed her the recognition, topping charts in the US, winning Billboard’s Song Contest & attaining nominations for best female vocalist. In the summer of 2002, Victoria released a come-back album entitled “Together Forever” which charted internationally. There are future recording projects in the plans for Victoria (including an operatic album).