Alison Seipp is striking the right note in Airdrie’s entrepreneurial scene.
Her love of music began at age eight with piano lessons and a trumpet that would later carry her to the University of Saskatchewan, where she earned dual degrees in music and education. Today, Seipp channels that lifelong passion into B Sharp Music Studio, an Airdrie-based business she launched in 2015 during an extended maternity leave.
“Miss Alison is a stand-up human being, and an all-around great entrepreneur,” says nominator Tammy Tkachuk. “She puts a great amount of heart, drive and passion in all of her entrepreneurial efforts.”
Seipp’s work goes beyond traditional teaching methods. She founded Mini Mozarts Piano, an online platform with beginner piano books and teaching tools, and recently launched her YouTube channel, Music with Miss Alison, offering free tutorials to make music education accessible to all.
“Building friendships with children and families in Airdrie is the best part of my role,” she says. “Connecting with people and having a sliver of positive impact on their day is my everyday joy.”
Her entrepreneurial spirit is matched by her volunteerism, from supporting the Airdrie Children’s Festival to giving back to families affected by childhood cancer. For Seipp, business, music and community are inseparable; a harmony she hopes will resonate in Airdrie for years to come.
The AAWAs are celebrating their Sweet 16 in 2026. What advice would you give to your 16-year-old self?
Hold onto that fearlessness and confidence that you can accomplish anything. Trust your intuition, follow the joy if you are ever confused about which way to go, and know that you have an awesome, loving, adventurous and fulfilling life ahead of you! Everything happens for you, not to you. Learn from the hardships and use them to propel you into a life that lights your heart on fire.