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Piano and music theory lessons to students of all ages

I am an advanced musician, having achieved my Licentiate diploma in piano (with AMEB in Australia), my Associate diploma in flute (with AMEB in Australia), and my ACTL in music theory (with Trinity College).

I taught piano throughout high school, University and on the side of my full-time career as a lawyer. I can teach beginners of all ages and students who are working towards Grade 6 or 7 standard of Trinity College or the equivalent. I am also happy to teach students who would like to learn for fun or for performances, rather than for exams.

I make lessons fun, engaging, and motivational. I am extremely passionate about teaching.

Please get in touch if you are interested.

Location

At student's location: Around Hong Kong, Hong Kong
At teacher's location: Babington Path, Mid-Levels, Hong Kong

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General info

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

About Me

Hi there!

My name is Melanie and I recently moved to Hong Kong in 2020. Although it has been a difficult time, I absolutely love this beautiful city and everything it has to offer.

I work full-time as a commercial lawyer, and have done so for the past 6 years. However, I have a passion for mathematics and music (especially for classical piano), and therefore teach both on the side of work.

In terms of music, I completed my Licentiate diploma in piano and Associate diploma in music theory at a young age. I have been playing piano ever since, and started teaching piano at the end of Secondary School and throughout University.

In terms of mathematics, I was accelerated two years during Secondary School, and graduated on the top of my class. I recently completed my undergraduate degree in Actuarial Studies at the University of Melbourne with First Class Honours, which required the completion of advanced mathematics courses including calculus, linear algebra, probability and statistics. I have been tutoring mathematics throughout University.

I love teaching students, and encouraging them to advance academically and musically. I make lessons fun and engaging. I am always on-time, well-prepared and enthusiastic to teach.

I hope to hear from you soon!

Education

University of Melbourne - Bachelor of Commerce (Actuarial Studies)
University of Queensland - Bachelor of Law / Arts (majoring in Information Technology and Chinese)

Experience / Qualifications

L.Mus.A in piano (with AMEB)
A.Mus.A in piano (with AMEB)
A.Mus.A in flute (with AMEB)
ATCL in music theory (with Trinity)
I am passionate about mathematics. I have been a mathematics tutor throughout my University studies, and work as a part-time tutor on the side of my current job (I am a commercial lawyer). I studied high level mathematics at school. I was accelerated two years, and graduated on the top of my class. I have also recently completed a Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Studies at the University of Melbourne with First Class Honours. As part of that degree, I completed of highly advanced mathematic subjects (including calculus, linear algebra, probability and statistics). I can tutor kids from a very young age to students in their final year of school, and will ensure I do so in a way that is specifically tailored to each student. I make lessons fun, engaging, and motivational. I have had a lot of success in the past, through improving grades and/or increasing a child's passion for learning. I am extremely passionate about teaching. Please get in touch if you are interested.

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