Meet my dear friend Karen Derrah! We met through our mutual friend Max Schaeffer and more recently in a Musical Improv Show directed by Steph McCullough. She lives in Guelph, Ontario and has been playing and teaching piano for many years. Her Love of improvisation and music was a natural fit to become a Musical Director.
We had a lovely chat about her improv journey and even did a short musical scene! She offers a free musical jam on Tuesdays, twice a month, attended by folks around the world. I’m sure you’ll love Karen as much as I do!
Here are some ways to get in touch with Karen.
To get on her mailing list for Tuesday Musical Improv email her at:
[email protected]
Summer Piano Workshop July 13th to 17th, 2026: https://www.karenderrah.com/home/pianoworkshop2026
Website https://www.karenderrah.com/

Facebook page for my piano studio: https://www.facebook.com/karenderrahpianostudio

Instagram for my piano studio: @kdpianostudio

I am accepting new students to my online piano studio this September. Prospective students (or their parents) can book a meet and greet with me using my online calendar at https://tidycal.com/karenderrah/info or they can email me at [email protected].

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After working as a clinical social worker for over 30 years, I discovered the joy of Improvisational Theatre Games. Before that I presented classes and workshops on "The Healing Power of Laughter and Play" throughout the US and abroad. Since the 1970's I was trained as a New Games Referee from the New Games Foundation. But when I had my first class in improv I realized how therapeutic it is and began using improv in my clinical practice and special groups such as Improv for Anxiety and Improv for people with Parkinson's disease. In addition, I created class for several National Association for Social Workers (NASW) conference such as Fl. NASW, NJ NASW, OK NASW and corporations. There is viable research showing that improv helps with cognitive functioning, memory, decrease of anxiety and socialization. I'm delighted to teach folks of all ages this wonderful way to chase the blues away!