Teaching
Jarred
Dunn
concert pianist
Teaching
In addition to his concert career, Jarred Dunn is an acclaimed teacher and scholar, devoted to mentoring the next generation of pianists and empowering fellow pedagogues to thrive.
Hailed by Tonebase Piano as “a revered pedagogue,” Jarred Dunn has given master classes and lectures at some of the world’s most prestigious musical institutions — from New York’s Juilliard School to London’s Royal College of Music.
He also leads Jarred Dunn Piano Studio, where he shares his artistry and insight with students around the globe. He remains deeply engaged in research, continuing his work as a scholar and author.
His scholarly efforts have been recognized by such awards as Teacher Recognition Award (RTO), CFMTA National Essay Competition Prize, FRQSC Bourse du Doctorat, McGill Doctoral Excellence Fellowship, Bader Foundation, and grants from Canada Council for the Arts.
Jarred Dunn Piano Studio
Jarred Dunn Piano Studio is a place where piano students and teachers find inspiration and deepen their passion for piano playing.
about
lessons
about
lessons
Operating online and in person, the Studio’s core activities include private lessons, seminars, workshops, performance classes, and recitals. Jarred Dunn Piano Studio specializes in the expert use of digital tools and online teaching methods to ensure students receive an engaging, effective learning experience regardless of location. This is a true 21st century learning environment.
The Studio values artistic exchange, holding annual master classes and workshops with distinguished concert artists and pedagogues from around the world. Students regularly receive the valuable opportunity to broaden their perspective, refine their artistry, and make professional connections.
Guest artists include:
•Professor of Piano at Bydgoszcz Academy of Music
Host: The Piano Matters (WWFM)
•Head of Piano, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
What students say...
Jarred Dunn’s deep understanding of technique, sound, and style made a powerful impression on me and I knew immediately that I wanted to continue working with him. So, I moved from my home in Chile to Montreal to study with him.
Under his guidance I have refined my playing and been accepted to McGill University for Piano Performance. This was a turning point in my development. Studying with Jarred has changed the course of my career and I now feel more focused than ever on the pianist I want to become.
Doctor Dunn is a superb teacher; in fact, I have never worked with a teacher so knowledgeable about music and the art form as a whole. Under his guidance I have completely reworked and begun perfecting my technique and artistry.
Dr. Dunn devotes his entire focus and attention in every lesson. His teaching is always incredibly inspiring. We discuss the form and structure of the piece at hand, its background, the composer, and the style. Then we go into detail-work, as specific as a single measure until it is absolutely perfect.
One of the main things I have learned from Dr. Dunn is how to practice and thus how to perform. He has provided me with many opportunities to perform and to work with renowned musicians.
I trust Dr. Dunn and his teaching implicitly. I am incredibly lucky to have him as my mentor as I prepare for graduate school auditions.
From the beginning I was inspired by his comprehensive, inspiring approach to teaching. His lessons are meticulously detailed and he has a remarkable ability to delve into the intricacies of each piece. He not only fostered my technical proficiency but also nurtured my creativity and encouraged me to find my own unique voice as a performer.
What sets Dr. Dunn apart is his unwavering passion for music and performance. His infectious enthusiasm is evident in every lesson and motivated me to push my boundaries and strive for excellence.
Dr. Dunn’s commitment to teaching extends beyond lessons. He actively seeks opportunities for his students to perform and fosters a collaborative environment by organizing masterclasses in which we can learn from esteemed teachers. Through these experiences, I have gained invaluable insights.
I have never studied with anyone who has such a comprehensive understanding of music or such an absolute command of technical possibilities as Jarred Dunn. Jarred combines insight with rare authority.
While I worked through the first book of J. S. Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier and the French Suites, he directed my attention to gruppetti, tiratas, Bach’s training in rhetoric, voice-leading, dance choreography, and a wide range of pertinent and helpful information.
He approaches technical issues with resourcefulness. “It’s easy,” he says, and he shows me how to break down a technical problem with specific movements, gestures, touch, or approach. Jarred hears everything — absolutely everything! — he diagnoses and solves problems with daunting accuracy.
Jarred possesses a genuine gift for teaching: he makes suggestions for improvement on a specific piece while giving glimpses of how much more there is to learn ... He inspires enthusiasm as much as he inspires a desire to emulate his playing. I count myself lucky to study with such a gifted pianist and sought-after teacher.
Prof. Dunn has been the most transformative teacher I have ever had. His guidance in technique and musical interpretation opened a world I never imagined — especially in Chopin.
For the first time, I understand what music truly could be and the essential techniques to express it. He helped me overcome technical barriers and led me to new artistic perspectives. He is the pivotal mentor in my musical life.
Workshops
& Master Classes
Jarred’s international career includes workshops and master classes at major institutions across North America and Europe.
Jarred Dunn has been sought for master classes, workshops, and lectures by The Juilliard School, the Royal College of Music, the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, Southern Methodist University’s Meadows School of the Arts, Chapman University Conservatory, the Vilnius Conservatory, the Royal Irish Academy of Music, the Academies of Music in Bydgoszcz and Katowice, and the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music (Białystok).
He has also worked extensively with young talents at the pre-colleges of the Peabody Institute, Mannes College The New School for Music, Chetham’s School of Music, the Vilnius Tallat-Kelpša Conservatory, and New York’s Third Street Music School Settlement.
His workshops focus on areas of his scholarly expertise: Chopin Mazurkas, Debussy–Ravel Connections, Editing Practices in Romantic Music, Score Reading, Competition Preparation, and more, as well as courses introducing the Taubman Approach — drawing on his experience as an award-winning concert pianist, dedicated pedagogue, scholar, and frequent competition juror.
What professionals say...
Jarred Dunn is a true philosopher who searches for the truth behind everything he does. The very way he probes the music to its structural-artistic core harmonizes his teaching and his playing.
Steinway artist
legendary pedagogue
The talk in London about Jarred Dunn has been brimming with superlatives after his seminar and master class at the Royal College of Music. He has a superb ear for subtle details, instantly identifies technical solutions, and weaves remarkably poetic imagery into every instruction. He is an exceptional pedagogue.
Head of Keyboard
royal college of music, London
Jarred’s Studio covers the whole world. Especially his online classes, enthusiastic pianists log on from the East to the West, easy to say but in reality it rarely happens. Jarred is such a beautiful pianist himself and the most dedicated educator.
Jury Chairperson: Hamamatsu Competition
Professor: Guildhall School of Music and Drama
In addition to being a deeply serious artist, Jarred Dunn is a brilliant presenter, pedagogue, and scholar. Our Department of Piano recently had the pleasure of hosting him for a residency, during which he shared his remarkable versatility — offering an inspiring solo recital, an engaging masterclass, and insightful pedagogy lectures.
Jarred is a consummate communicator and problem solver, whether performing, teaching, or writing. I hold him in the highest regard and fully expect that his career and influence will continue to flourish.
Chair of Piano Studies, Professor of Piano,
SMU Meadows School of the Arts, Dallas, Texas
I've known Jarred for many years. He was a creative and brilliant student, and when we started playing together, he proved to be an alert, sensitive musical partner. I've also met several of his students, whom he was able to introduce to the world of music with enthusiasm and the highest degree of professionalism.
Professor: Katowice Academy of Music
We had the great pleasure to have the remarkable pianist Jarred Dunn as artist-faculty of the 34th edition of Semaine internationale de piano et de Musique de chambre (2024). His recital “Authors of Polish Folklore” including Chopin, Szymanowski, and Górecki was an unforgettable experience of solo and chamber music. The students coming from many different countries highly appreciated his master classes.
Semaine internationale de piano
et de Musique de chambre
Jarred Dunn gave a stunning performance during PianoFest at Queen’s University — no less exciting was his master class. Concise, direct, and getting to the heart of any technical-interpretive issue, he focuses his attention on a specific area, quickly leading the student to more skillful performance.
Professor, Piano Performance,
Queen's University