Khoa | Teacher #4681
About Khoa
Khoa is a dedicated piano teacher offering lessons online and in-home in Toronto. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance at The Glenn Gould School, he brings years of experience from the Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory and Interlochen Arts Academy. Khoa specializes in piano, music theory, and RCM harmony at all levels. His teaching approach fosters creativity and expression, ensuring students develop both technical skills and artistic individuality.
Piano Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Music Theory (Advanced) RCM - Advanced Harmony RCM - Intermediate Harmony RCM - Basic Harmony
Online Lessons Lessons in Your Home
Classical
English
Teaching Philosophy
As a piano teacher, I aim to support my students endlessly, not trying to shape them into perfect models of young artists but building a shared environment where they can become whole, flawed yet human, authentic, expressive, and creative musicians. I believe that each student has their own story and that whenever they get on stage, they always have something to tell, no matter whether the stories might be understood, appreciated, or valued by the listeners. My greatest asset as a teacher is that I am willing to span classical training, from rigorous performance practices to improvisation and composition, and incorporate culturally responsive pedagogy in a way that honours the diverse identities of my students.
Musical Education
I am a third-year student at The Glenn Gould School of Music of The Royal Conservatory of Music, pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance (Honours) under the tutelage of John Perry and David Louie. I began playing the piano at the age of four and was a student at the Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music under the guidance of Mrs. Nguyen Thuy Duong from 2013 to 2020. I finished his high school diploma at Interlochen Arts Academy with Dr. Thomas Lymenstull and received the school’s prestigious Young Artist Award in 2022. My experience also includes teaching private piano lessons with young children from grades 4th to 6th at the Saigon Piano School in Vietnam and tutoring Taylor Academy’s students of The Royal Conservatory in theory courses from Theory 5 through Analysis ARCT, both individually and in group settings.
Awards and Distinctions
I have won Honorable mention in the 2021-2022 MTNA Michigan Piano Performance Competition (Senior Division), Second Prize in the 1st Online "Sviatoslav Richter" International Piano Competition (South Korea, 2020), Third Prize in E.M TIMAKIN International Piano Competition (Moscow, 2019), Third Prize in the 4th National Steinway Youth Piano Competition (Ho Chi Minh City, 2018), and Second Prize in the Ho Chi Minh International Piano Competition 2017 (Vietnam, 2017).
Lessons in your home
Khoa is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Toronto, ON
Lessons on an online platform
Khoa 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:
Khoa 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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