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Piano instructor with over 30 years of teaching experience. Well-versed with the ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of
Music) UK syllabus. I am equally proficient with higher grade students as well as beginners. I also enjoy teaching music theory.

My qualifications include: B. Music (University of Arizona, USA), FTCL, LTCL

Lessons are on a one-to-one basis and are conducted in English.
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The Good Pianist, Unit 5, 14th Floor, King’s Commercial Building, 2-4 Chatham Court, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong.
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About Me
Piano instructor with over 35 years of teaching experience. Well-versed with the ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) UK syllabus. I am equally proficient with higher grade students as well as beginners. I also enjoy teaching music theory.

I am a solo pianist with over 35 years of playing experience. My repertoire is wide and varied, ranging from light classics to Jazz standards and Contemporary. I play at hotels and other social functions. I am adapt at providing soothing piano music.

In my spare time I like to indulge in photography, which has been my passion for a long time. I am also fond of reading and taking long walks.
Education
University of Arizona, USA. GPA 3.5-4.0. I like the American way of teaching because one is encouraged to take other courses besides the Major. I have taken Geology, Sociology, Atmospheric Sciences, to name a few.
Experience / Qualifications
B. Music (University of Arizona) May 1984.
Licentiate of Trinity College, London April 1979
Fellow of Trinity College, London November 1984
Age
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
45 minutes
60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Skills
Musical styles:
Classical
Exam preparation:
Abrsm
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2. I am a cheerful and motivating teacher that believes my students should always enjoy our lessons together and learn at their own pace.
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3. For my beginner or intermediate level students, I will give you the book/material name suggestions that I think would help you improve your piano skill
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5. To help and guide students seeking to progress through the ABRSM syllabus
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Yet, I see many more responsibilities being a teacher. Besides sharing knowledge and experience with my students, I am also the person who:
- enlightens my students through their journey of music;
- my students can rely on and talk to;
- influences them to embrace differences and be kind;
- makes them aware of their values and proud of themselves.
I want to be my students' friend and teach them with a humble and empathetic heart. My students like sharing their stories and ideas with me outside the lessons, sometimes about books, sometimes about philosophy, sometimes about the world, sometimes about the industry, sometimes about anything in life. I always make time for my students.

Besides singing, I have been a pianist and piano teacher for 13 years. I was usually the accompanist for my students in their competitions and exams. I am based in the UK at the moment, but I will arrange good accompanists for my students. If I can fly back to Hong Kong when my students take their exams and perform in their competitions, I will accompany them by myself.

My qualifications are as follows:
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Arts (Music)

Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel
Master of Music (Classical Singing)
Postgraduate in Classical Singing

Licentiate Trinity College London Vocal Performance 97/100 Distinction
Licentiate Trinity College London Piano Performance 90/100 Distinction
DipABRSM Piano
ABRSM Grade 8 Music Theory

Please feel free to contact me and let me know what you want to learn and achieve! Have a super lovely day!:)
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