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Since December 2022
Instructor since December 2022
Keyboard Proficiency Skills /
From 163.14 C$ /h
Dr. Ko offers extensive in-depth piano training programs remotely catering to people of all ages, from beginner children to adults of different levels.
Subject areas covered in lessons include technique, repertoire, memorization, sight-reading, harmonization, music theory, ear-training, and music/piano literature.
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Subject areas covered in lessons include technique, repertoire, memorization, sight-reading, harmonization, music theory, ear-training, and music/piano literature.
Contact Dr. now to schedule a remote lesson!
Extra information
Student’s keyboard / piano has to be visible to the camera during the online lesson.
Location
At teacher's location :
- Dunsmuir Street, San Francisco, CA, USA
Online from United States
About Me
I have a Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance and hold a Fellowship in Piano Performance (Special Candidate Award) - the highest music diploma level awarded by Trinity London of College.
Currently an after-school piano instructor at the French American International School (in-person) and Pixical Piano (remote), I’ve been continuously developing and implementing an innovative, thoroughly integrated basic music history, theory, and aural skills curriculum for approximately 40 students at the age range from 4 to 65.
Currently an after-school piano instructor at the French American International School (in-person) and Pixical Piano (remote), I’ve been continuously developing and implementing an innovative, thoroughly integrated basic music history, theory, and aural skills curriculum for approximately 40 students at the age range from 4 to 65.
Education
- Texas Tech University (United States), Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance, GPA 4.0
- Texas State University (United States), Master of Music in Piano Performance, GPA 3.92
- Trinity College of Music (United Kingdom), Fellowship in Piano Performance (FTCL)- Special Candidate Award
- Texas State University (United States), Master of Music in Piano Performance, GPA 3.92
- Trinity College of Music (United Kingdom), Fellowship in Piano Performance (FTCL)- Special Candidate Award
Experience / Qualifications
Throughout my 15 years of teaching experience, I have always challenged myself to incorporate creative methods into studio and classroom teaching. I like to make new concepts fun and easy to absorb. While I constantly assign tasks and pose questions that challenge my students to think critically, I am good at presenting my ideas in a relatable yet profound way.
One time, I challenged a student to play a Chopin’s Nocturne more spontaneously by imagining himself as three different contestants playing the piece in a competition. Not only did I request him to make each rendition different and BETTER from the previous, I also compelled him into imagining that “the piece has never been written but it is something that I AM improvising as it goes along.” The result was magical as he pushed himself beyond his capabilities.
The two main aspects I focus on intensively in self-directed learning are the MINDSET and STRATEGY developed and employed while working on a piece of music. Though our role as educators is to provide guidance to students of all types, I believe that inspiring students to become independent musicians and lifelong learners can be more beneficial. In order to cultivate autodidacticism, I offer students guidelines and methods that serve as a learning compass outside of the classroom.
I prefer to take things slow in teaching. Besides setting goals periodically to motivate my students, each week I am able to find new angles and aspects in an old piece to work on. Because I care about what each student can offer differently in their playing, I always provide feedback that brings out their best. I am also open to discussion with students in which they bring in unique, dynamic, and unconventional ideas. As a result, I discover something new from my students daily.
“Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime” has always been my motto. Ultimately, I seek to encourage students to continue learning in a life-long passion for music.
One time, I challenged a student to play a Chopin’s Nocturne more spontaneously by imagining himself as three different contestants playing the piece in a competition. Not only did I request him to make each rendition different and BETTER from the previous, I also compelled him into imagining that “the piece has never been written but it is something that I AM improvising as it goes along.” The result was magical as he pushed himself beyond his capabilities.
The two main aspects I focus on intensively in self-directed learning are the MINDSET and STRATEGY developed and employed while working on a piece of music. Though our role as educators is to provide guidance to students of all types, I believe that inspiring students to become independent musicians and lifelong learners can be more beneficial. In order to cultivate autodidacticism, I offer students guidelines and methods that serve as a learning compass outside of the classroom.
I prefer to take things slow in teaching. Besides setting goals periodically to motivate my students, each week I am able to find new angles and aspects in an old piece to work on. Because I care about what each student can offer differently in their playing, I always provide feedback that brings out their best. I am also open to discussion with students in which they bring in unique, dynamic, and unconventional ideas. As a result, I discover something new from my students daily.
“Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime” has always been my motto. Ultimately, I seek to encourage students to continue learning in a life-long passion for music.
Age
Preschool children (4-6 years old)
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Chinese
Malay
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -05:00)
New York
At teacher's location and via webcam
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
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