With a master’s degree specializing in the teaching of special needs students, I am dedicated to being a voice for this unique group, using music as an expressive tool to teach social and emotional skills and help them thrive in this world. I bring over 30 years of experience as a devoted piano teacher, with more than 20 years focused on teaching atypical and exceptional students. My passion lies in helping students use music as a channel of communication, tailoring lesson plans to each student’s unique strengths and abilities. Committed to lifelong learning, I continuously upgrade my knowledge to better nurture my students. Recently, I have taken additional courses in music technology, which I am eager to implement with intermediate and advanced students, enhancing their learning experience and expanding their musical horizons.
Instrument / Discipline
- Piano
- Rudiments
- Harmony
- History
- Counterpoint
- Analysis
- Theory
Spoken languages
- English
- Chinese (Cantonese)
- Chinese (Mandarin)
Specialized in
- Youth (7-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Young Children (under 7)
- Beginner/Elementary
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Teaches At
- Student's home
- Teacher's home
- Teacher's studio
Specialist designation
- Harmony - Advanced
- History - Advanced
- Piano - Advanced
- Piano - Elementary
- Piano - Intermediate
- Theory - Elementary
- Theory - Intermediate
Credentials
- 2025 - Master of Music in Music Education (Specializing Students with Special Needs) - Boston University
- 2023 - Outstanding Achievement of Musicianship - Australian Guild of Music
- 2023 - Licentiate of Music: Instrumental Teaching - Australian Guild of Music & Speech
- 2023 - Bachelor of Music - Australian Guild of Music
- 2006 - Music Diploma - Kwantlen University
- 2001 - Diploma of Associate Pianoforte Teaching - London College of Music & Media
Professional development
- Exploring the Language of Music - 2016
- Music for All - 2018
- Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom - 2023
- Teaching Music in the Cloud - 2023
- Digital Audio Station - 2024
- Supporting Student with Dis/Abilities in Music - 2024
- Master of Arts-Music Education - 2024
- Building Cognitive Skills, One Note at a Time - 2024
- Exploring the Smart Start Early Childhood Music Program - 2024
- Inside the Remote Exam Room - 2024
- Navigating the Frontiers of Autism - 2024
- Perceptions and Practices in Inclusive Music Education - 2024
- Demonstrating Care for Students Within Group Music-Making Environments - 2025
- Alexander Technique - 2025
School Associations
- British Columbia Registered Music Teachers' Association - Provincial / State
- Music Teachers National Association - National