Tina - Teacher #4501

Instruments:
- Piano
- Voice

Services:
- Ear Training
- Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate)

Languages:
- English
- Mandarin

Teaching Philosophy

In early childhood music education, the fundamental belief is that music is a vital part of human development and learning. Young children, through their natural curiosity and enthusiasm, engage with music not just as a form of entertainment, but as a way to explore their emotions, develop motor skills, and enhance cognitive abilities. The teaching philosophy centers around creating an environment where music is integrated into daily activities, fostering a sense of joy and discovery. By incorporating singing, movement, and rhythm into lessons, educators can help children build a strong foundation in musicality while also supporting their overall growth. Encouraging active participation and acknowledging each child’s unique response to music validates their individual experiences and fosters a lifelong appreciation for the art form.

Musical Education

From September 2009 to June 2012, I graduated from the Wuhan Conservatory of Music with a major in Music Education, focusing on piano performance and folk song singing. Prior to that, from September 2005 to June 2009, I graduated from the Beijing College of Capital Normal University with a major in Musicology, also specializing in piano performance and folk song singing.

I began vocal and piano training at the age of five under the guidance of a classical Chinese teacher, and I come from a musical family—my mother is a violinist. Additionally, I enrolled in the Early Learning and Care program at Camosun College in Canada to gain a comprehensive foundation in early childhood education.

In 2019, I became a certified examiner with the Royal College of Music. I also won the gold medal in the youth group of the National Ethnic Vocal Music Competition at the International Youth "Five Continents" event and secured the silver medal in the piano competition in 2011. I was honored with the Beijing Excellent Graduate Award in 2008, earned the Beijing Teacher Qualification Certificate for Education and Psychology in 2009, and received the National Excellent Student Award in 2009.

Awards and Distinctions

- Certified as an official examiner by the Royal College of Music | 2019
- Passed the IPMP International Project Manager exam | 2016
- obtained a national intermediate human resources qualification | 2015
- Successfully held the "Wang Tingting Master's Graduation Concert" at the Music Hall of Wuhan Conservatory of Music | 2012
- Won the "Dunhuang Award" for the second National Ethnic Vocal Music Competition | 2011
- Served as the conductor, program director, and host of the "Nine Songs of Chu Music" interview program for the Fire Brigade of Hubei Province | 2011
- Won the gold medal in the youth group national ethnic vocal music competition of the International Youth "Five Continents" and the silver medal in the piano competition | 2011
- Received the Beijing Excellent Graduate Award. In 2008, I obtained the Beijing Teacher Qualification Certificate for Education and Psychology | 2009
- Received the National Excellent Student Award | 2009

Special Skills and Training

I spent my childhood watching my mother teach violin in the living room. She is an impeccable teacher with over 30 years experience as a professional violinist and a dedicated educator. My piano, voice, theory training was primarily at home, and as such, functions at a deep and natural level within me.

Rates

30 Minutes: $39.00
45 Minutes: $49.00
60 Minutes: $59.00

There is a one-time registration fee of 25 $ charged with the first lessons. All Taxes are included in prices, if applicable

NOTE: Your Credit card will be charged ONLY when the first lesson is set up and confirmed with the teacher

Policies


1. Cancellation Policy

Lessons not cancelled or rescheduled with at least 24 hours notice are billable to the client and payable to the teacher. This does not of course apply to travel fees unless the notice is effectively given at the door and the teacher has travelled to the location.

2. Cessation (quitting) Policy

A client must provide a 2 lesson notice period to stop lessons. So a weekly student needs to give 2 weeks of notice, a biweekly student works out to 3 weeks notice and a twice weekly student works out to a week of notice.

3. Illness Policy

Lessons cancelled due to illness or extraordinary circumstances with less than 24 hours notice remain billable to the client and payable to the teacher.

BAH teachers are encouraged to offer a make-up lesson at a future date in the interest of client relations and general goodwill. This only makes sense as teaching a student with the flu for example, will ruin the rest of your week's employment.

No more than 2 lessons may be made up due to illness within a 60 day period.

4. Rescheduling Policy

Any lesson can be cancelled or rescheduled with at least 24 hours notice.

Summer Vacation and Extended Absence Policy

Clients may schedule longer absences for trips etc. 24 hours notice is required.

It is normal and typical for students and about 20% of our teachers to schedule a break in the summer. We do not enforce a notice period (see cessation of lessons) at the end of a long summer break.

5. Evaluation Period

There are no free trial lessons with Beethoven at Home but we do offer a 2 lesson evaluation period where it is easy to try out a teacher. There are no free lessons during the evaluation period and clients may choose to discontinue the lessons at any time by providing the required 24 hours notice. After the student's 3rd lesson the required 2 lesson notice period will apply (see cessation of lessons above).