Motivating Piano teacher that speaks English/Canto

From 83 £ /h

Hello, my name is Deanna. I am Half Chinese, Half English. I speak English, Cantonese and basic Mandarin. I am a recent graduate that previously studied at the British and Irish Modern Music Institute, graduating with Second Class (Division One). I am able to teach all various types of students, whether my students are simply looking to learn for enjoyment or if they are a student seeking to learn the ABRSM grade syllabus. I am an accomplished pianist, having played for 16 years and started teaching at the age of 17. I am a fun-loving and motivating teacher that firmly believes each student should always enjoy our lessons and learn at their own pace. Focusing on building a solid foundation for my beginners before moving on to learning grades, whilst providing guidance and motivation to each of my students to achieve their personal full potential.

What would you gain from my class:

1. I am a peripatetic piano teacher that can travel to you- (Teaching students age +4 above)
2. I am a cheerful and motivating teacher that believes my students should always enjoy our lessons together and learn at their own pace.
3. I completed my grade 8 ABRSM in piano when I was 17 years old
4. I have been teaching piano to students of all ages for +5 years
5. A teacher that will provide guidance and motivation to you, so you can achieve the most out of our lessons together!
5. An enthusiastic teacher that wants to help you achieve your musical goals!
6. Guidance, support and technique to help you further enhance your piano playing skills.

My lesson & Teaching style

1. I will teach you how to read the music notes and have a good sight-reading level
2. My piano teaching method focuses on building a good foundation for my students before moving onto ABRSM grades or learning your dream piece.
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
4. For students that are not interested in learning how to read the music notes or you can already read the notes and would like to learn your dream song! Please tell me the name of the song or send me the pdf file so I can teach you and we can learn it together!
5. To help and guide students seeking to progress through the ABRSM syllabus

Location

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At teacher's location :

LOHD Italian interiors, Bayfield Building, Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

About Me

Hello Everyone! My name is Deanna, I am Half Chinese, Half English, born and raised in the Uk. I speak English, Cantonese, and basic Mandarin. I am a recent graduate that previously studied Professional Musicianship at the British and Irish Modern Music Institute. Then went on to complete the 120-hour TEFL certificate. Now living in Hong Kong, I currently offering English and Piano lessons.

I am an accomplished pianist having played for 16 years and started teaching at the age of 17. I am able to teach ABRSM grade syllabus or students looking to learn for fun.

I also offer English lessons to both adults and children ages 3+. I was previously a primary school English teacher teaching in Hangzhou last year, mainly focusing on teaching phonics, pronunciation, etc.

Based in Tuen Mun. I can travel to you depending on the distance. Please feel free to have a look at my lesson page for more details. I look forward to hearing from you!

Education

British Irish Institute of Modern Music - Bachelor of Arts Professional Musicianship
120 Hour Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Completed ABRSM Grade 8 Piano

Experience / Qualifications

Previously worked in Hangzhou last year as a Primary school English Teacher.
5+ years experience in teaching Piano, working for a few different companies, and teaching private 1-1 students in London.

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

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Chinese

Skills

Piano

Keyboard (music)

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Enthusiastic Native English Teacher (speaks Cantonese)

77 £ /h

Hello! My name is Deanna, I am an English Native speaker that is of mixed heritage (Half Chinese, Half English). I speak Cantonese as my second language and basic mandarin. I am a recent graduate that previously studied Professional Musicianship at the British and Irish Modern Music Institute. Then went on to complete the 120 hour TEFL certificate.

I offer English lessons to both adults and children aged 3+. I was previously a primary school English teacher teaching in Hangzhou last year, mainly focusing on teaching phonics and pronunciation. Then, came to Hong Kong last July and now teach group English classes for a company as well as my own private students.

My lessons always cater to each individual student’s needs, where I will create a tailored lesson plan around what my students are looking to achieve or follow the material that is provided to me. Whether you are a student simply looking to polish up and improve your speaking/listening skills with a Native speaker or you would like your child to focus on learning phonics, English grammar, Exam prep etc.

My aim is to provide guidance and develop each of my student's English skills so that they may achieve their personal full potential. Whilst encouraging my students to feel more confident in using their English on a day to day basis. I am a patient, fun-loving and motivating teacher that firmly believes each student should always enjoy our lessons, learn at their own pace and get the most out of our lessons together.

For my younger students (ages 3-5) I would suggest group class lessons of 2+ students, in which we would incorporate more games and activities so that the students can work together and help one another. Whereas, for my students (ages 6+) I would recommend 1-1 lessons as each student has their own learning progress, thus it is beneficial to have an individual program designed specifically for each individual student.

Please note, I do not offer at home services anymore. All lessons are based at my centre Language Melodies Education located in Wan Chai.

Please feel free to get in touch for more details or questions. I look forward to hearing from you!

Virginia

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Compassionate and well-qualified instructor with more than 7 years of overseas musical training, who have experience with pupils from various ages and backgrounds. Lessons can be tailored according to the student's needs. My goal is to keep students engaged and allowing them to proceed at their own pace.

More about me:
Born in 1998, Virginia started learning violin at the age of 3, under the tutelage of under Ms Beedarn Chao and Ms Rosa Lam. In 2013, she attained DipABRSM in violin performance and Grade 8 piano one year later. In 2018, Virginia graduated from King’s College London with a Bachelor of Music (First Class Honours), under the sponsorship of the “King’s Hong Kong Scholarships” At KCL, she studied violin with tutors from the Royal Academy of Music - Mr. Nicolas Dupont and Ms Georgia Hannant. She also studied composition with Professor Silvina Milstein, Robert Keeley and Dr. Edward Nesbit. Her works have been performed by UK professional musicians and ensembles such as Clare McCaldin and Lontano Ensemble.

Since university, Virginia has been actively teaching primary to form 6 students at King’s St George’s Music Academy (London) and Sevenoaks School, one of the top 5 UK boarding schools. Aiming to branch out in the field of music, Virginia has took up various arts administration and marketing positions in leading ensembles such as the English Music Festival, London City Philharmonic and more since 2016.

Ran

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I hold a Master of Music degree in piano performance (with merit) at Goldsmiths, University of London and have taught piano and music theory to students in Hong Kong, Beijing, Zhejiang and London for over fifteen years.

I welcome students from beginner to advanced level and am equally happy to help my students pass music exams or just learn to play piano for their own enjoyment.

When teaching kids and beginners, I strictly follow the traditional conservatory method of training the postures, fingers and muscles properly from the very beginning of the learning process. And for kids, I highly recommend that parent(s) can help monitor their practice at home.

For adult students, the most important thing is to analyse your performance, to find the problems that prevent you from playing better, face them and fix them. I provide creative solutions according to your conditions. I helped a senior student (60+ years old) to pass ABRSM Grade 8 with merit, a 20-year-old student to play keyboard and sing in his band after 10 lessons, and a high school student to get music scholarship in UK.

I believe in the power of encouragement and motivation. And always remember, practice makes perfect.

I teach in Mid-Levels West, Hong Kong.

I teach through English, Mandarin and Cantonese.

Christine

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Christine is a Korean citizen who grew up internationally. She studied Piano Performance at University of Northwestern, U.S.A, as an undergraduate and earned her Master of Music Education from Boston University. She has been teaching private lessons and been a full-time music teacher for eight years in South Korea, Singapore, and Hong Kong.

Her expertise is in beginner and intermediate piano pedagogy. She has successfully implemented both U.S and UK music education systems and is familiar with various music examination schools such as ABRSM and Suzuki.

She is fluent in both English and Korean.

The lesson details can be arranged flexibly upon discussions and agreement.

Looking forward to hear from you!

Dodeca

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*I teach in Cantonese and Putonghua too!

I am 19 years old and I have a diploma in ATCL (distinction) from Trinity College. I had child teaching experience before. I know how hard it is to practise piano but the satisfaction and fun are priceless.

You will learn to embrace music and find yourself a friend of your piano. Music gives people motivation in life and happiness. Just practise and persist on it and you will be successful!!

Joli

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Students will play on digital , upright and grand pianos to feel the differences as you progress from beginner to advance level. Tailor made piano learning games for beginners.

Over 20 years teaching experience with Bachelor of Music major in Piano Performance, been piano group class tutor for international schools since 2013. Help students get into university music degree and achieve distinction in public performances and competitions.

Speaks basic Japanese , French , German

Ashley

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I am a professional classical pianist from Shanghai, China, having more than 10 years of experience in music teaching. I graduated from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music with a Bachelor degree in music (with honors), Australian Institute of Music with a Master Diploma in Arts Management and Master degree in Child and Family Education in The Education University of Hong Kong.

I won various 1st prize in Shanghai, China, Asia divisions and I had some small to large scale of personal concerts in China. I also performed as a singer during 2011-2020.

I have the highest language proficiency certificate in Mandarin Chinese, and I feel most comfortable with teaching in Mandarin. But I am professional in speaking English, Cantonese and Korean as well.

I am confident that I will provide my students the best learning experience.

Olivia

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Hi! I am an experienced and passionate music teacher based in Hong Kong island. I teach effectively and focus on students’ individual development and comprehension. I am familiar with multiple kinds of psyche in the different age groups of students, including students with special needs.

My qualifications:
Ph.D. (Candidate, Musicology) from The University of Hong Kong
M.Mus. (Musicology) from Kyoto City University of Arts, Japan
B.Mus. (Piano) from Ueno Gakuen University, Japan
ABRSM Piano Performance Grade 8

Christina

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About the teacher:
First, Professional. Holding a Master in Music post-graduate degree, the teacher has been teaching piano lessons professionally for 17 years. She has a solid theoretical foundation in music teaching, composition, and piano performance.
Second, a kind attitude with patience, as well as proper pedagogy for different levels of students. She has taught students who easily pass ABRSM grade 8. She also possesses excellent patience with young kids under the age of six. During the last ten years, her goal has been to solve an important issue: how to make students interested in piano playing. Most kids who learn the piano would give up before or during their teenage time. However, 99% of them regret it when they grow up. In Christina's lesson, she will acknowledge to the students and parents clearly what difficulties they will face during the process of music learning.
It's more important that students learn to develop a good habit, a worthwhile hobby, and the perseverance that will benefit their whole life.

About the class:
This class aims to prepare for the ABRSM piano grade 1-8 test at a more intensified pace. The student is supposed to possess certain musical knowledge or required piano skills. The teacher will help the students develop their missing skills to pass the exam. Different students may require different class lengths.

For a child under the age of six, the teacher recommends less time for each class but a higher frequency. Kids who took the piano class twice a week and half an hour each class usually progress faster than those who took it once a week. For kids who practice longer time, it is also advised to take the course longer time. A child who practices two hours a day could play Beethoven's Fur Elise within one year, but for a child who practices less than half an hour per day, this goal usually takes more than four years to achieve.
For adults who have greater self-control, it is advised to take the class for a longer time per class but with less frequency.

About the price:
It’s not fixed, depending on the distance. If the travel time is less than half an hour to the students’ home, the price will be the same as at the teacher’s home.

Maša

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Instrumental lessons of piano or clarinet, theory is usually alongside unless you would like to do it exclusively on top of your existing instrumental class.
I am a professional musician from London and studied Music Performance at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music. Teaching for over 10 years, I have experience giving classes to all levels and ages, I adapt the lessons to suit each student. Any questions let me know!

Karis

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hello, im a professional pianist and i've learnt piano since i'm four. I'm currently working on diploma and also grade five organ. I would love to teach whoever is interested in piano.
I can teach piano skills, or also ABRSM exam.
Please contact me for further information thank you

Zara

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Dear parents and students, welcome to my profile!

I am a professional opera singer who has performed in theatres and concerts in Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Greece, Romania, and Hong Kong, has won international vocal competitions, been an adjudicator in vocal competitions, and given vocal masterclasses in secondary schools. Currently, I am an official singing and piano teacher at an arts school in London, where my classes are always fully booked.

I have always enjoyed teaching and can teach a wide range of repertoire in English, German, French and Italian. My lessons are mostly in English, but of course I can teach in Cantonese and Mandarin Chinese too. As a private singing teacher, all my students have won local and international competitions, and obtained excellent results in their exams. Some of them even decided to choose music and opera as their future careers. Although I am based in the UK at the moment, I still would love to help students who like to learn opera and classical singing in Hong Kong. Do not worry, I am experienced in giving online classes and you will not feel distant from me. You will enjoy my classes.

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!:)

Onna

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Hi! I am a dedicated, friendly, and patient instructor. I specialize in building a strong musical foundation while keeping lessons engaging and fun for children and all ages.
-Holder of the ABRSM Advanced Certificate in Piano (equivalent to Trinity ATCL) and ABRSM Grade 8 in Singing.
Proven Experience: 10 years of piano teaching experience; currently faculty at a renowned Hong Kong music centre.
High-Efficiency Exam Prep: I use smart, targeted teaching strategies to help students fast-track their exam preparation with maximum efficiency and less wasted effort.

Cindy

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Cindy is an award-winning educator, top Spotify artist (100,000+ streams across 70+ countries), and adjudicator for international piano competitions. With over 15 years of teaching experience, her students include members of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts' prestigious junior music programme - a selective pathway for young talents. Many have won prizes in international piano competitions and earned admission to top universities worldwide. Beyond the studio, students benefit from frequent live performance opportunities, with selected individuals having their recordings featured on Spotify and other streaming platforms, as well as engaging with world-class musicians.

Beyond teaching, Cindy has built a distinctive career as a global streaming artist. Her entirely self-composed, arranged, and performed atmospheric pieces offer a genuine, heartfelt connection through deeply personal narratives. As an artist, she helps students find their own musical voice, not just repeat what's on the page.

Micah

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Looking for a singing teacher? Micah is a professional singer, pianist, and vocal coach having taught for over 12 years. He trained vocally at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London and at New York University, Tisch School of the Arts.

Micah has taught a wide range of students from pure beginners to professional performers. He has some training in classical technique, though his main focus is in modern styles, including pop, jazz, and musical theatre.

Nguyen

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Overview:

Unlock your musical potential with personalized piano lessons from a tutor with 15 years of professional education and performance experience. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this one-on-one tutoring class is designed for students of all levels. The piano is not only a popular instrument but also a must-have skill that enhances creativity, discipline, and emotional expression.

What You Will Learn:
- The Correct Technique: Master the fundamentals of finger placement, posture, and hand coordination to build a strong technical foundation.
- Experience and Tips: Benefit from practical insights and strategies accumulated over years of professional performance and teaching.
- Channel Emotion to Performance: Learn how to infuse your music with emotion, transforming technical execution into expressive performance.
- Active Feedback: Receive personalized guidance and real-time corrections that help you progress steadily and confidently.

Class Format:
- One-on-One Tutoring: Enjoy dedicated, personalized attention in each session.
- Tailored Lessons: Lessons are customized to fit your current skill level and musical goals.
- Flexible Scheduling: Convenient session timings to suit your busy lifestyle.

Why Choose This Class?
With a deep commitment to nurturing talent and a passion for music, I strive to make each lesson a transformative experience. Whether you’re learning for personal enjoyment or aspiring to perform professionally, my proven techniques and supportive feedback will help you achieve musical excellence.

Join me and embark on a journey to not only play the piano but to truly live the music!