Interactive Piano lessons with problem-solving focus
Private tutor - Xinyong Yan
Masters degree
$37
$35
/ lesson
About the tutor
Hello! I'm Tessie Yan, a music tutor specializing in piano. With a Masters in Music Education: Instrumental and Vocal teaching, I believe in a student-centered teaching philosophy where learning is fun and engaging. My goal is to inspire and empower students of all levels to reach their full potential in music. I started learning piano at the age of 6 and played piano over 20 years. I speak English, Chinese and Cantonese fluently. I adjust my teaching to each person, focusing on their needs and the exam that they are sitting. Introducing exam-style questions to make their knowledge of the subject applicable to the exam they are sitting. Having an understanding of questions that are likely to come up in exams helps to make exams less stressful and give more time for answer checking. I also go for knowledge and understanding rather than memorising facts. Even though memorising is useful for exams, it does not help for applied questions and anything that might happen after exams. Only understanding the task or problem will help to remember facts. I am being taught the difference between understanding and learning and would like to explore that with you too. All my lessons are recorded and available to you if you want to use them, for both my and your safety and the possibility of revising.
Specialties
Music theory
Music composition
Audition
Ear training
Great for beginners
Tutoring
Production
Rhythm timing
Songwriting
Teaching methodology
As a Piano tutor, I specialize in teaching students of all levels. My teaching methodology is interactive, engaging, practical, and hands-on. I believe in problem-solving and providing a structured and systematic approach to learning. I evaluate each student's musical abilities and interests to create a personalized learning plan. By tailoring the learning activities to the student's interests, I aim to make the lessons more enjoyable and effective. In addition to focusing on technical skills, I also emphasize creativity in performance and composition. My goal is to help students develop the creative expression necessary for music. Let's make learning the piano a fun and rewarding experience together! I speak English, Chinese and Cantonese fluently. I adjust my teaching to each person, focusing on their needs and the exam that they are sitting. Introducing exam-style questions to make their knowledge of the subject applicable to the exam they are sitting. Having an understanding of questions that are likely to come up in exams helps to make exams less stressful and give more time for answer checking. I also go for knowledge and understanding rather than memorising facts. Even though memorising is useful for exams, it does not help for applied questions and anything that might happen after exams. Only understanding the task or problem will help to remember facts.
Student types
School
College
All Levels
Adult / Professional
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