I started learning the piano at the age of 7. Since then, my pursuit of music never stops, although I took a break from piano lessons in my teenage years. I passed my grade 8 piano and theory exams in my early 20s. Then I moved on to study music literacy and piano performance at diploma level, and achieved my AMusTCL (theory) and ATCL (piano solo) qualifications from Trinity College London. I also attained a diploma in Piano Teaching from the Royal Schools of Music. In 2016, I participated in and completed the Suzuki Piano Volumes 1 & 2 teacher training. Most of my students started learning from me at a young age and continued right through their secondary-school (high school) or pre-university years. We have established good teacher-student relationships and they have achieved their desired goals. I would say that the learning process is more important than getting the highest marks in exams. Through learning the piano, besides being exposed to different musical styles and other musical knowledge, they also learn patience, perseverance, problem-solving skills and much more. As a result, their characters and confidence are also built up to be better persons. This is what I hope for all my students.

 

I take every lesson seriously. Depending on the character and learning pace of each individual student, my teaching method may vary slightly. I emphasize on building a solid foundation in the early stages of learning, particularly in rhythm, reading notation and theory. This will make learning easier in the later stages. For young students, any aspect of learning that needs attention will be communicated to their parents. I also write down notes on their notebooks for every lesson. I really appreciate parents who show support and encouragement to their children throughout the learning process. Setting up a good environment with a proper instrument at home is crucial to every student's progress. With that, I welcome anyone who shows an interest in playing the piano from the age of 6 to 60.