Katrina (Yingying) | Teacher #4471
About Katrina (Yingying)
Katrina (Yingying) is a piano teacher with experience teaching students of all ages. She offers lessons in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. With a Grade 9 Central Conservatory of China certification (equivalent to RCM Grade 10) and ongoing ARCT training, Katrina provides a strong foundation in piano, music theory, and ear training. She teaches online and in-home in Edmonton, helping students with casual learning or exam preparation, including RCM curriculum.
Piano Ear Training Music History Harmony Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Music Appreciation RCM Music Theory (Advanced) RCM - Analysis RCM - Counterpoint RCM - History RCM - Advanced Harmony RCM - Intermediate Harmony RCM - Basic Harmony RCM - Advanced Rudiments RCM - Intermediate Rudiments RCM - Basic Rudiments
Online Lessons In Studio Lessons Lessons in Your Home
Classical Jazz Pop Rock Rock and Roll Blues Broadway Musicals Christian Rhythm and Blues Baroque
English Mandarin Cantonese
Teaching Philosophy
The most important aspect in my teaching comes down to the true appreciation and love for music itself. Whether it’s the pleasure or solace it brings, or the sense of fulfillment when we overcome challenges, or simply the stories and the sentiments within, it is the intrinsic drive to go up to the instrument and play. In addition, like music itself, I have always enjoyed creative approaches when it comes to teaching. Whether it is the seemingly mundane technical work, or theory, there are unlimited potentials to unlock virtuosity through collaborative approach with the students!
Musical Education
I have started taking piano lessons since the age of 6 and attained a Grade 9 Central Conservatory of China (RCM Grade 10 equivalent) in Piano Playing in 2009, at the age of 15. I am currently working on ARCT level songs and taking online masterclasses to improve my skills, theory, techniques and virtuosity as I dive through works from Baroque to the Neoclassical piano music. I have been teaching private lessons since the year of 2018 and took on full time teaching for a year in China, as well as a year in Canada. I am comfortable in teaching students of all ages using tailored curriculum in helping them to achieve their goals in learning music, whether casual enjoyment or exams or performances oriented.
Special Skills and Trainings
Starting my musical journey at the age of 6 in China, I have come across and have always been fascinated by the different sounds and learning styles of both Eastern and Western traditions, as well as old school and contemporary styles of teaching. I am always driven to compare, observe and incorporate what is truly valuable across the great variety of material I am exposed to.
Lessons in your home
Katrina (Yingying) is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Edmonton, AB
Lessons in a music studio
Katrina (Yingying) 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
Katrina (Yingying) 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:
Katrina (Yingying) 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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