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About Us – Ultimate Music Theory

UMT Courses are designed to help teachers and musicians learn music theory faster with instant access to easy online courses with just one click.

Our passion is to share knowledge, inspire and provide you with education to Master Musicianship Skills through the Exclusive Ultimate Music Theory Online Courses. 

UMT is passionate about NEPD - Never Ending Professional Development and "Enriching Lives Through Music Education".

Ultimate Music Theory is proud to contribute to the music community in raising an awareness and understanding of the role that music plays in overall education and quality of life worldwide. UMT brings music theory education to students, teachers and schools, by blending the pleasure of learning with sound music instruction.

UMT Course Instructors:

Glory St. Germain - ARCT RMT MYCC UMTC is the Founder/CEO and Author of the Ultimate Music Theory Series and Creator of the UMT Courses. Glory brings over 35 years of remarkably successful teaching experience to the development of the UMT Series and UMT Courses.  Glory is a Registered Music Teacher, sought-after clinician and a Neuro-Linguistic Practitioner (NLP).  She has served in several positions including Music Theory Expert in Tim Topham's Inner Circle (Top Music Co.), President of the Manitoba Registered Music Teachers Association, Canadian Coordinator for the MusicLink Foundation, Manitoba Coordinator for Music for Young Children (and contributed to the MYC program as a composer).  Glory's passion for teaching excellence sets a new standard of achievement in Music Theory Education.

Shelagh McKibbon-U'Ren - RMT UMTC is the Examiner and Editor for Ultimate Music Theory. Shelagh is the co-author of the Supplemental Series and the author of the Ultimate Music Theory Exam Series and numerous UMT publications and blogs. Shelagh is a member of ORMTA and has a successful teaching studio, where she has taught piano, theory, voice, harmony and history for over 35 years. Shelagh's creative approach and special training in working with Educational, Emotional and Behavioral needs students empowers her to show students the Way to Score Success! Her mentoring, support and workshops for teachers are always in demand. Shelagh’s love of music and teaching shines through in her many recognized accomplishments.

Heather Kolankowski - RYT200 UMTC is the creator of the Ultimate Music Yoga Program. Heather is an APTA Member and enjoys teaching and sharing her love of music. Heather's years of expertise include teaching Kindermusik, directing the Ecole Airdrie Middle School Choir and working with the early stages of Alzheimer’s patients at Bethany Care Centre in Airdrie, Alberta. Heather is a PADI certified Rescue Diver and RYT-200 specializing in Yoga Therapy and has attended the Faculty of Medicine’s “Injuries in the Performing Arts” Conference at the University of Calgary. Heather believes that balance in all aspects of our lives can nurture both health and creativity, and is essential to all musicians.

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