About
I am a Suzuki piano teacher specialize in early childhood but not limited to. I've worked with students age 3 to 70.
In my teaching, I use a holistic approach, very simliar to how I would gudie a chronic ailment client with holistic Functional Nutrition modlaity - respect and work with individuality.
I also incorporate our natural senses to enhance learning experience and making the learning easier and stays deeper.
What my previous families value best in my studio that's unique is that through character study at group musicianship classes, and the support/coaching to the parent of how to work with their children, has improved the parent-child bond in a very treasured manner.
Please refer to my website www.TacomaSuzukiPiano.com for more in formation on Suzuki method, my teaching philosophy and testimomials. Or email me with questions [email protected], or call me at 253-802-0900
I am a vision/mission oriented teacher, considering myself very blessed to have had attedned many different health seminars and personal gorwth webinars throughout the years. Looking around and hearing testimonies from aforementioned and news and friends ......, I realize there's a lot of brokenness in our society. Through Dr. Shinichi Suzuki's teaching and the Word of God, I believe and am hopeful that the world can be transformed for the better. My vision is "one family at a time". Music in and of itself has that intrinsic trasforming power, but we need the characarer to do anything and everything well. And therefore my life work becomes an ambassodor for bringing family relationship closer and more loving via piano teaching and coaching. It is through this nurturing environment that an individual soul thrives the best! This is my reward: that the family loves one another! Chinese saying: "Noble oneself, manage the family, rule the country, then peaceable world."
I have great joy doing such deep work for 30 years!
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
We will schedule a meet & greet appoinemnt to discuss the parents goals in gneral and in muisc. And the meeting is also instrumental in helping the family to learn the suzuki method/philosophy, as well as my personal approach and style of teaching. The family is asigned to get the CD and play daily while waiting for next step. Then we shedule 2 observation lessons for the child to be in the "environement" and feel how it is like to take pinao lesson with Mrs. Chan. If the family and I see a good fit, we proceed t schedule lesson time. Initially lessons are half an hour.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I had private lessons myself with traditional method. When I explore the possiblility of teaching my favorite instrument I sought out Suzuki method and took training in Oakland, Ca at Holy Names University with Caroline Fraser, Constance Starr, and Mary Graig Powel. I also had taken Every Child Can with Doris Harrel.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Yes, I do. It is $33/half hour.
How did you get started teaching?
Took teaching Pedagogy and set up private studio at home in Californiaa then in 1988.
What types of students have you worked with?
A couple of elderly, mostly young children from 4 and up.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Exploring the beauty of Paicific North west.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Visit 2-3 studios and see what meets your need and feel right.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Can I be honest, vulnerable and respectful?
Am I clear about what I want? Do I want to talk or write?
What motivates me to want to take lessons? and always come back here.
Can I commit to practiicng the way shown at lesson?
What is the back up plan when facing unexpected interruption for practicing?