Jennifer Baxter, 29, is owner/operator of Glen Eden Music Studio. A newcomer to North Bay, she moved to the city in 2007 with her husband. In that short time, she has made a difference in the community. Generous with her time and talent, she is a guest organist at two churches, and the collaborative pianist for the Rapport Singers of North Bay.

Q: What is your greatest accomplishment?
A: The role of any teacher is significant in the life of a child. I believe having the opportunity to impact a life through music is the greatest achievement I could
ever attain.

Q: Who is your most valued mentor?
A: My piano teacher, Suzanne Hughes, was the most influential person in developing my career. We spent 12 years together working toward my associate diploma. Suzanne demands the best of her students, and she has invested much of herself to coach each person. I model many of her practices in my own studio and continue to share the joys of music-making that she shared with me.

Q: What do you love most about North Bay
      and area ?
A: I love that we have four seasons. The abundant music and arts culture in North Bay is wonderful, and the people are so welcoming. Every aspect of my life has been surrounded by supportive and encouraging people.

Q: What else would you like to accomplish?
A: I will continue to provide the North Bay area with private piano lessons and Music for Young Children programming. My shortterm plans include expanding the newly introduced Music Pups class designed for infants through age four. My long-term dream is to open my own natural Music Learning Centre in my off-grid home.