pianist, teacher – lessons, recitals, performance

Qualifications

NCTM, Nationally Certified Teacher of Music, 2006
Music Teachers National Association, USA

Master of Music (Distinction), 1999
Bachelor of Music (First Class Honours), 1997
Bachelor of Music, 1995

University of Canterbury , New Zealand – Piano Performance studies with New Zealand/Canadian pianist Diedre Irons

LRSM, Licentiate, Piano Performance, 2002
The Associate Board of the Royal Schools of Music

IRMT Associate, 2001
Institute of the Registered Music Teachers of New Zealand

Professional Affiliations

Nationally Certified Teacher of Music in Piano – Professional Certification by Music Teachers National Association

National Honor Roll – National Guild of Piano Teachers

Member:

• California Association of Professional Music Teachers (CAPMT)
• Music Teachers Association of California (MTAC)
• Temecula Valley Branch of MTAC and CAPMT

Former Board member – Suffolk Piano Teachers Foundation, New York
Certified Piano Adjudicator – New York State School Music Association – Adjudicator for NYSSMA solo piano festivals held at the following schools:

• 2008 Smithtown High School, NY
• 2008 New York University, NY
• 2009 Smithtown High School, NY
• 2009 Eastport Manorville High School, NY

Awards

Teacher Enrichment Grant, 2007 – private study with pianist Lawrence Schubert
Music Teachers National Association

University Prize, 1997
University Madrigal Singers Prize, 1996
Michael Toovey Memorial Prize, 1996
Awards in Creative Work, 1995
Dr J.C. Bradshaw Prize in Music, 1994
Graduates in Music Prize, 1992

University of Canterbury , Christchurch New Zealand

Outstanding Overseas Chinese Youth, 1998
Overseas Affairs Commission, Taiwan

Irene Lassen Piano Exhibition, 1993 – Scholarship to study with New Zealand pianist Maurice Till
The Associate Board of the Royal Schools of Music

Ruby Hay Pianoforte Scholarship, 1992
Christchurch Civic Music Council, NZ

Winner, Junior Piano Concerto Competition, 1991
Christchurch Competitions Society, NZ

Professional Teaching Experiences

I have maintained a private teaching studio since 1995. In addition, I have taught a large number of students at various schools in New York and Christchurch, New Zealand:

Faculty

East End Arts Council School of the Arts, Riverhead, New York, 2006-2008

Piano Teacher

Rangi Ruru Girls’ School, Christchurch New Zealand, 2001-2005

St Margaret’s College, Christchurch New Zealand, 2001-2005
The above two private girls’ schools are among the most prestigious in New Zealand. During 2001-2005 I taught a large number of students of all levels, from beginners to diploma candidates. My responsibilities at the above two schools included:

• teach piano students from Year 7 – Year 13 (age 12-18)
• teach Musicianship, Aural Skills, and Theory to all instrumental students that need assistance in these areas
• accompany school choir
• prepare students for school assessments, NZ National Qualifications, outside body examinations (The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, Trinity College of London, Australian Music Examinations Board)
• accompany instrumental students for school assessments, concerts, outside body exams, competitions
• coach chamber music groups
• audition prospective music scholarship students

Theory and Keyboard Tutor, University of Canterbury, NZ

During my postgraduate years at the University of Canterbury, I was a tutor for a Music Rudiments class and a  Keyboard and Musicianships class. My responsibilities included:

• teach tutorial classes
• set and mark weekly assignments
• teach keyboard skills