About
I finished a Bachelor of Music Education, majoring in Piano and minoring in Voice.
I have been offering music lessons since 2006. I am also an active member of SMAC- OC; as a Member of the Suzuki Music Association of California, Orange County branch (SMAC-OC), I accept the principles stated in Nurtured by Love and other writings of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki and other leaders in the Talent Education Movement. These principles include:
Loving encouragement of individual growth
Mutual respect among all students, parents, and teachers
Setting a good example.
Striving for the attainment of excellence
Honesty
Cooperation rather than competition
My music studio prepares my student for a yearly recital and helps them get ready for any school performances. As a member of MTAC, I also encourage them to participate in taking the Certificate of Merit examination.
My teaching philosophy is the belief that every child can develop talents, and my task as a teacher is to share my love and passion for music, providing the path by building the skills that will open the door to success and hope for lifelong joy of music-making and create the environment in which my student will motivate themselves.
As a Suzuki Piano Teacher, the Method book I am using is the Suzuki Book International Edition, and the supplementary book I am in the Piano Adventures Curriculum by Faber and Faber and also Piano Safari Books. This method book is based on discovery, creativity, and adventures through music-making. Four books are at each level—lesson, Performance, Theory, and Technique.
An additional supplementary book is also essential for student progress that motivates practice. The PreTime to BigTime Piano Supplementary Library correlates with Piano Adventures to provide a broad selection of music to meet each student's interest- at the precise difficulty level. The styles include Popular, Rock n' Roll, Classics, Jazz & Blues, Ragtime & Marches, Children's Songs, Favorites, Hymns, and More Popular. Piano Safari Pattern Pieces and Repertoire Books.
The student will be oriented to Piano through black Key pieces that explore the keyboard range for young beginners. This is followed by the off-staff note reading, which teaches the student the keyboard letter names and primary rhythms.
Technique & Artistry: Develops hand Structure, relation, and coordination in a systematic pathway to superb playing.
I am also a big believer in teacher-student duets. For many years of teaching younger students, I learned that playing with the beginning student is one of the best ways to improve their playing; they tend to model their playing from their teacher, so the benefits alone are worth it. It does make the simple piece sound grown-up.
I also introduced solfege to the student to help them internalize each note's sound and develop sight-singing.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
First of all, before the actual lesson, student should have an instrument (Digital Piano or Upright/grand piano). I cannot accept the student without having their Instrument at home.
For the beginner student, the method book that I am using is the Piano Adventures Curriculum by Faber and Faber. This method book based on discovery, creativity, and adventures through music-making. There are four books in each level—lesson, Performance, Theory, and Technique & Artistry.
There is also an additional supplementary book that is essential for student progress that motivates practice. The Pre-Time to BigTime Piano Supplementary Library correlates with Piano Adventures to provide a broad selection of music to meet each student's interest- at the precise level of difficulty. With styles that include Popular, Rock n' Roll, Classics, Jazz & Blues, Ragtime & Marches, Children's Song, Favorites, Hymns, and More Popular.
For young beginners, the student will be oriented to Piano through black Key pieces that explore the range of the keyboard. This is followed by the off-staff note reading, which teaches the student the keyboard letter names and primary rhythms.
Technique & Artistry: Develops hand Structure, relation, and coordination in a systematic pathway to superb playing.
I am a big believer in teacher-student duets for younger kids. When I was in college, I took piano pedagogy, and I learned that Playing with the beginning student is one of the best ways to improve their playing, they tend to model their playing from their teacher so that benefits alone are worth it. It does make the simple piece sounds more grown-up.
I also introduce solfege to the student; it helps them to internalize the sound of each note and develop sight-singing too.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I finished a Bachelor of Music Education major in Piano and minor in voice. I do also serve as a Music Adviser and been serving as a Music Director, Choir accompanist, and conductor in the Church. I have also been singing with a choir group who actively joined the International choir competition. I also have experience teaching an exceptional student.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
- Tuition for 2019-2020
$37.50/half-hour lesson
$49 for 45 minute lesson and
$58/hour lesson.
Includes a once-a-month group class lesson ( Ages 3.5 - 6), (7- 10), (11- 14) (available for enrolled student)
Studio Base Group lesson: is a 60 minutes lesson (group of 6 student session)
How did you get started teaching?
At a young age, I thought Teacher could only teach in the classroom, but this belief began to change when I was 3rd year in college. I apply in a Yamaha School of Music as a piano teacher, I passed the audition/Performance test to be a Piano Instructor, I handle a group of 6-8 student in each class since then I also started accepting home private lesson outside the school area and eventually I started joining with another freelance music teacher for a yearly recital.
In the Yamaha School of Music, we prepare our students for a Trice a year Recital and some Mall performance in promoting the school music program.
After I graduated with a Bachelor of Music Education major in Piano and minor in Voice, I took & passed the Teacher licensure examination.
What types of students have you worked with?
All kinds of student from beginners to advance students, but most of them are young beginners. I love working with children who want to learn how to play music.
My goal for them is to
1. Develop or gain positive traits such as increased confidence, discipline, and patience.
2. Enjoy learning and develop Musical proficiency, expression, and creativity skills.