Cynthia is a passionate music educator, arranger, researcher, and community activator. She runs a private music studio ('ukulele and piano); teaches 'ukulele group classes, community and school workshops, and team-building events; leads the Royal City Ukulele Ensemble program; and is the Founder of the Royal City Uke Fest in Guelph, Ontario. She has been part of James Hill's Uketropolis Team, part-time faculty at Laurier University's Faculty of Music, sessional lecturer at University of Guelph, and is working towards doctoral studies with research interests in music education and musicking across the lifespan, well-being, ensemble music making, and 'ukulele.