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Shakuhachi(Japanese Flute) Lessons for Beginners & Intermediates
From 31.42 £ /h
Tailored for beginners & intermediates: master shakuhachi basics (holding, breath control, simple melodies) with cultural context, or refine breath dynamics, fingerings & musical expression for longer pieces (personalized guidance included). I hold ABRSM Grade 5 Music Theory (Distinction) and Chinese music certificates (Piano 6, Violin 6, Accordion 4), plus choir/string orchestra experience—able to teach music theory systematically and guide ensemble teamwork for shakuhachi learners
Extra information
Beginners zero experience OK, intermediates play basic pieces independently. ABRSM Grade 5 Theory (Distinction) + Piano/Violin/Accordion grade certs—get pro music theory guidance with your shakuhachi lessons!
Location
At student's location :
- Around Birkirkara, Malta
At teacher's location :
- Triq l-Belvedere, Qala, Malta
About Me
I hold diverse professional qualifications including CICPA, Corporation Legal Counsel, HR Economist, Level 2 Psychological Consultant, and English Intermediate Interpreter. Musically, I have Grade 6 for piano and violin, Grade 4 for accordion, and even scored a Distinction in ABRSM Grade 5 Music Theory. I started learning shakuhachi with Teacher Da Shan, a Shakuhachi Making PhD from Tokyo University of the Arts, then went all the way to Taiwan for advanced studies with Teacher Shan Cheng. I have been a member of a choir and string orchestra for over 3 years. For 4 years, I worked as a volunteer docent at Zhejiang University Art & Archaeology Museum. Now I love weaving cultural stories into music lessons, tailoring every class to your pace—whether you’re a kid or an adult, learning will be fun and rewarding!
Education
• Master of Computer Application, Zhejiang University in China
• Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering and Instrumentation (minoring in English), Zhejiang University in China
• Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering and Instrumentation (minoring in English), Zhejiang University in China
Experience / Qualifications
Professional Certifications
• CICPA (Certified Public Accountant) Qualification Certificate
• Corporation Legal Counsel Certificate
• HR (Human Resources) Economist Certificate
• English Intermediate Interpreter/Translation Post Qualification Certificate
• Second-Level Psychological Consultant Certificate (Licensed Practice Qualification)
• Fund Practice Qualification Certificate
• Securities Practice Qualification Certificate
• ISO Internal Auditor/Document Preparation/Statistical Certificate
• C-Language Programmer Certificate
Music-Related Qualifications & Training
• Piano Grade 6 Certificate (Zhejiang Musicians Association, 2023-10)
• Violin Grade 6 Certificate (Zhejiang Musicians Association, 2022-12)
• Accordion Grade 4 Certificate (Zhejiang Musicians Association, 2023-11)
• ABRSM Grade 5 Music Theory (Distinction, 2016)
• Shakuhachi training: Mentored by Teacher Da Shan (Doctor of Shakuhachi Making, Tokyo University of the Arts) for initiation; further advanced studies under Teacher Shan Chen in Taiwan
• member of a choir and string orchestra
Teaching & Cultural Experience
• 4-year volunteer docent experience at Art & Archaeology Museum of Zhejiang University
• Integrate cultural background into music teaching, with rich on-site presentation and interaction experience
• Utilize psychological consulting skills to tailor teaching strategies for different learners
• Apply English interpreting ability to communicate with international students
• Leverage digital tools (C-Language) to optimize teaching material preparation
• CICPA (Certified Public Accountant) Qualification Certificate
• Corporation Legal Counsel Certificate
• HR (Human Resources) Economist Certificate
• English Intermediate Interpreter/Translation Post Qualification Certificate
• Second-Level Psychological Consultant Certificate (Licensed Practice Qualification)
• Fund Practice Qualification Certificate
• Securities Practice Qualification Certificate
• ISO Internal Auditor/Document Preparation/Statistical Certificate
• C-Language Programmer Certificate
Music-Related Qualifications & Training
• Piano Grade 6 Certificate (Zhejiang Musicians Association, 2023-10)
• Violin Grade 6 Certificate (Zhejiang Musicians Association, 2022-12)
• Accordion Grade 4 Certificate (Zhejiang Musicians Association, 2023-11)
• ABRSM Grade 5 Music Theory (Distinction, 2016)
• Shakuhachi training: Mentored by Teacher Da Shan (Doctor of Shakuhachi Making, Tokyo University of the Arts) for initiation; further advanced studies under Teacher Shan Chen in Taiwan
• member of a choir and string orchestra
Teaching & Cultural Experience
• 4-year volunteer docent experience at Art & Archaeology Museum of Zhejiang University
• Integrate cultural background into music teaching, with rich on-site presentation and interaction experience
• Utilize psychological consulting skills to tailor teaching strategies for different learners
• Apply English interpreting ability to communicate with international students
• Leverage digital tools (C-Language) to optimize teaching material preparation
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
Duration
60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Chinese
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -05:00)
New York
At teacher's location
At student's home
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
Chinese is one of the world’s most widely spoken languages, essential for daily communication, travel, and cultural connection. This course is designed to build your Chinese skills across speaking, reading, and writing from the ground up, with tailored guidance for every skill level.
You’ll learn to hold natural conversations on daily topics (like greetings, food, and travel), read simple texts (such as menus, signs, and short stories), and write basic sentences, paragraphs, and personal notes. We’ll break down Chinese characters, Pinyin pronunciation, and grammar rules in a practical, easy-to-follow way—no prior experience needed! By the end of the course, you’ll gain the confidence to use Chinese in real-life situations, whether you’re a beginner starting with your first words or an advanced learner looking to refine your fluency.
What makes this course unique? I have 4.5 years of volunteer guiding experience at the Art and Archaeology Museum of Zhejiang University (awarded one of the "Top 10 Outstanding Volunteers"), have taken part in many poetry recitation performances, and have studied Chinese calligraphy in depth. I’ll weave fascinating elements of Chinese traditional culture—such as ancient art, archaeology, folk customs, historical stories, classical poetry and calligraphy art—into every lesson. Whether we’re learning basic vocabulary or complex sentences, you’ll not only master Chinese language skills but also gain deep insights into the cultural context behind the words, and even learn to appreciate and recite Chinese poetry beautifully as well as understand the charm of Chinese character writing. It will make your Chinese learning journey both meaningful and engaging.
You’ll learn to hold natural conversations on daily topics (like greetings, food, and travel), read simple texts (such as menus, signs, and short stories), and write basic sentences, paragraphs, and personal notes. We’ll break down Chinese characters, Pinyin pronunciation, and grammar rules in a practical, easy-to-follow way—no prior experience needed! By the end of the course, you’ll gain the confidence to use Chinese in real-life situations, whether you’re a beginner starting with your first words or an advanced learner looking to refine your fluency.
What makes this course unique? I have 4.5 years of volunteer guiding experience at the Art and Archaeology Museum of Zhejiang University (awarded one of the "Top 10 Outstanding Volunteers"), have taken part in many poetry recitation performances, and have studied Chinese calligraphy in depth. I’ll weave fascinating elements of Chinese traditional culture—such as ancient art, archaeology, folk customs, historical stories, classical poetry and calligraphy art—into every lesson. Whether we’re learning basic vocabulary or complex sentences, you’ll not only master Chinese language skills but also gain deep insights into the cultural context behind the words, and even learn to appreciate and recite Chinese poetry beautifully as well as understand the charm of Chinese character writing. It will make your Chinese learning journey both meaningful and engaging.
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