About
I recently graduated from University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music with the doctoral degree major in Piano Performance and Piano Pedagogy cognate. I have been teaching the piano for over 10 years and I am comfortable of teaching students from various age groups and levels. The core of my teaching philosophy is to help my pursue and accomplish their musical goals. My teaching is aiming at building up the essential piano playing techniques and musicianship skills for the students. I hope the students can use what they have been learning/working together with me to fulfill the goals of their musical life.
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Able to read music
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Student has instrument
Interested musical styles
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
First, I would love to know about the musical background of my student. Zero experience on music? Some past/current experience of playing the instrument? This information would help me to know where the student is currently and be clear about which method book or collection of the music to start.
I will also ask the students or the parents, if the students are at very young age, about the goals they want to achieve in piano learning. These goals would never be fixed and can be adjusted at any moment during our learning process. I want to learn my student's goals to make a clear but reasonable plan for our lessons.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Bachelor of Music with Academic Honors in Piano Performance – New England Conservatory of Music
Master of Music with Academic Honors in Piano Performance – New England Conservatory of Music
Doctoral of Musical Arts in progress in Piano Performance with Piano Pedagogy and Organ cognates – University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
I teach at Willis Music Kenwood Galaria. I charge $30 per half-hour for the lesson which takes place at Willis. Tuition will be collected monthly at the first lesson of the month.
I can also travel to students' places to teach lessons. I charge $35 per 30-mins lesson, $50 per 45-mins lesson, $60 per 60-mins lesson.
How did you get started teaching?
I went to the Middle School affiliated to Shanghai Conservatory for my middle school and high school. It is a professional music school and the students there spent hours everyday practicing their instrument.
During the summer of my junior and senior years in high school, I was tutoring young students to prepare for the piano exams during the summer. I found myself learning a lot during the teaching. Previously, since I have been playing the piano for many years and practicing the piano for quite a few hours everyday, some playing techniques or music ideas just came out naturally in my own performance. When I was working with the students who did not practice extensively, I had to find efficient solutions to help students to tackle the technical problems and understand the musical ideas. This process led me to think about how I can play the music well more rationally. I enjoyed exploring this field.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with the students who are learning the piano for fun or just for better appreciating the music, the students who are preparing for music exams or competitions. I have also worked with students who wish to pursue music as a career. I assisted them to apply for the music department program in college or university.