Penny - Teacher #4745

Instruments:
- Piano

Services:
- Orff
- RCM - Intermediate Harmony
- RCM - Intermediate Rudiments
- Solfege

Languages:
- English
- Mandarin

Teaching Philosophy

My teaching philosophy centers on inspiring a deep love for music in my students. By incorporating a diverse repertoire and varied teaching methods, I strive to keep their learning experience engaging and enjoyable.

Positive reinforcement and encouragement play a crucial role in my approach, helping students build confidence and overcome challenges. For young beginners, even the smallest progress is a testament to their dedication. By using thoughtful praise and adapting my teaching methods to suit each student’s needs, I aim to foster perseverance, boost self-confidence, and nurture their curiosity and passion for music.

I firmly believe that every student possesses unique musical potential. My goal is to guide them in mastering piano skills in a relaxed and enjoyable environment while deepening their appreciation for music. I emphasize a balance between technical proficiency and musical expression, encouraging creativity and personal interpretation. Ultimately, I strive to help students find joy, fulfillment, and a lasting connection with music.

Musical Education

I am a patient and experienced music teacher with a strong background in music education. I graduated from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music and continuously expand my knowledge by participating in various piano and music group class training programs. My teaching approach is diverse, with a particular focus on online Orff music and piano music enlightenment.

In my classes, I use the Orff music teaching method to help students experience the magic of music in engaging ways—through movement, instruments, and interactive activities—making their musical journey both enjoyable and accessible. For students preparing for primary and intermediate-level Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) piano and theory examinations in Canada, I provide professional guidance. Drawing from my extensive teaching experience, I create personalized learning plans to support students as they progress confidently toward their exam goals.

Special Skills and Training

VSO Music of school teaching training Orff music group training AMS Montessori 2.5-6 teaching training

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).

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