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I began my own training at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music in China, and hold a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
I am a member of the Music Teachers’ Association of California (MTAC), which means my students are eligible to take part in Certificate of Merit evaluations. I also prepare students for the examinations of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM).
Learning piano can be easy and fun
Too many people remember piano lessons as a struggle — puzzling over note reading and repeating the same exercises until the music stops being enjoyable. That is not how I teach. I would much rather a student finish a lesson wanting to sit down and play again than finish it relieved that it is over.
That said, joy and rigour are not opposites. I pay close attention to foundations, especially hand position with young beginners, because a habit formed in the first year is the one a student carries for a decade. Getting that right early is what makes the harder repertoire possible later.
What we work on
- Hand position and technique — the physical foundation, taught patiently from the very first lessons.
- Sight reading and music theory — so students can pick up new music on their own, not only the pieces I assign.
- Rhythm and musicianship — hearing and feeling the music, not just playing the correct notes.
- Age-appropriate activities — with young children in particular, games and playful exercises keep the quality of attention high.
How I work with students
I am patient, and I am genuinely passionate about this instrument. I watch each student’s progress closely and adjust as they change — what a seven-year-old needs in their second year is not what they will need at thirteen. Above all I want the studio to feel comfortable, so that students are relaxed enough to make mistakes and learn from them.
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