Abbie Meng Cheng | Teacher #4166
About Abbie Meng Cheng
Abbie is a dedicated piano teacher offering lessons to students from age 7 to adults, both online and in her Ottawa studio. Fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, she brings a rich cultural background to her teaching. With a strong musical education that includes achieving the 9th grade of piano exam of China Conservatory and passing the requirements for RCM piano level 10, Abbie is a registered teacher under the RCM. She teaches a wide range of instruments and services, emphasizing a comprehensive musical education that includes composition, ear training, and music history, among others. Whether in your home, online, or in her studio, Abbie is committed to sharing the joy and knowledge of piano with her students.
Piano Ear Training Music History Counterpoint Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Composition RCM RCM - Analysis RCM - Basic Harmony RCM - Intermediate Rudiments RCM - Basic Rudiments
Online Lessons In Studio Lessons Lessons in Your Home
Classical Country Folk Baroque
English Mandarin Cantonese
Teaching Philosophy
A nice question to start with will be “What does music mean to me?” The answer is...a lot! Music is all around us, in our daily lives. We go take the subway, we might hear background music in the the subway station. We go to a fancy restaurant, there might be classical piano music playing. We do sports at the gym, agitated, fast speed music will be played to stimulate our exercise. In general, I’d say, it feels good! Even though over the years, my taste for music has been changing. But music definitely provides me comfort and peace. As a result, I want to bring this joy to youngsters and adults. Teaching piano should not only seen as “teaching piano”. To me, it is the process to bring beautiful melody of music to music lovers. They should be able to get in touch with different forms of music, for example, jazz, popular music, classical piano or even improvise. Years of teaching allow me to feel confident and committed in teaching piano. I hope more students will obtain insightful knowledge and skills in piano.
Musical Education
I started playing piano at the age of seven, and ever since then I never stopped playing. My strong interest towards art started when I was living in Guangzhou China. When I was offered to choose between playing piano and dancing ballet, I devoted myself to piano. At the age of 14, I obtained the 9th grade of piano exam of China Conservatory with first class honor. Luckily I didn't let go of my piano learning journey after coming to Canada. Although there were lots to catch up in terms of language and school, I was lucky enough to encounter great piano mentors. At the age of 17, I passed all the requirements for Royal Conservatory of Music piano level 10 with first class honors, currently I am a ARCT candidate. I started teaching children and young adults when I was doing my bachelor at University of British Columbia. After graduation, I worked at a private high school as a music teacher. Currently I am a registered teacher under the Royal Conservatory of Music, also holding elementary and intermediate teacher's course with RCM. My students' obtained good grades various levels of examination both in theory and practical. Recently, I joined Ontario Registered Music Teachers' Association(under my official name Mengcheng Li), as a new member to the team, I look forward to bringing the joy of music to more students.
Special Skills and Trainings
Throughout the years, I have been living and teaching in different countries, for example, Mainland China, HK, Vancouver and now Ottawa. I worked at private schools and also at music academy. Over the years, music provides me the opportunities to meet various, different kinds of students and parents. I hope my experience will better improve my music knowledge and teaching skills.
Lessons in your home
Abbie Meng Cheng is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Ottawa, ON
Lessons in a music studio
Abbie Meng Cheng offers lessons from her studio. Map locations are approximate and based on the postal code of the teacher’s studio. The full address will be provided upon registration.Lessons on an online platform
Abbie Meng Cheng can provide online instruction. While other platforms are possible BAH strongly recommends the use of the Zoom video conferencing platform as it is optimized for music lessons and audio quality.Reviews
Associate Teacher Lesson Rates:
Abbie Meng Cheng is a Beethoven at Home Associate Teacher
- 30 minutes: $39
- 45 minutes: $49
- 60 minutes: $59
Home visit fee: $15 minimum fee. Teachers may negotiate a higher travel fee if the travel distance is longer than they are comfortable with. Most arrangements use the minimum fee.
One-Time Family Registration: $25. This covers your entire family for life - once you're in, everyone can take lessons!
Our Promise to You
Getting Started Together
We don't offer free trials, but we do something better - a relaxed 2-lesson getting-to-know-you period. You can pause anytime with just 24 hours notice. After your third lesson, we ask for a friendly 2-lesson heads up if you need to stop.
Life Happens - We Get It
Give us 24 hours notice for any cancellation or reschedule and you'll receive full credit. Planning a family vacation or summer break? Perfect - just let us know a day ahead and we'll pause your lessons.
When You're Under the Weather
If illness strikes with short notice (less than 24 hours), you'll still be charged since your teacher has reserved that time. However, most teachers are happy to offer makeup lessons when possible - they have the final say, especially if last-minute cancellations become a pattern.
Stopping Lessons
Need to take a break? We just ask for a 2-lesson notice:
Weekly lessons = 2 weeks notice
Every other week = 3 weeks notice
Twice weekly = 1 week notice
Summer breaks are different - no notice period needed when you return in the fall!
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