"The biggest reward, as a performer, is when I go to a city to do a show. The energy and enthusiasm the students display is powerful." Étienne has performed countless sold-out shows in auditoriums, arenas, theatres across Canada and the U.S. The demand for concert appearances caused Étienne to split his teaching duties with his musical obligations. Étienne performances that have been praised as "interactive and motivating," "a class act," and the "ultimate educational experience.