About Lively
Lively is a versatile and experienced teacher offering lessons in classical guitar, piano, and voice, available to students from age 4 to adults. With a Bachelor of Music Education from Normal University of Beijing, a Diploma of Music from Capilano University, and a Licentiate Diploma in Piano Performance from the BC Conservatory of Music, Lively brings a robust educational background to her teaching. Fluent in both English and Mandarin, she provides lessons online, in her White Rock studio, and in students' homes in Surrey and White Rock.
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I believe that I am a natural musician, as I demonstrated my musical talent from a very young age. It all began with the early influence of my family, as my parents provided me with both a musical environment and the opportunity to learn music. I enjoyed singing, dancing, and playing instruments throughout my childhood, and I was consistently recognized as a musical star from elementary school through university. Eventually, I became a music teacher in my hometown and participated in numerous choir and band competitions annually, earning countless awards for both teaching and tutoring in instruments and voice. I won first prize in the municipal senior teacher basic skills presentation program and became a leading teacher in our district. Over the past 22 years of my teaching career, I have continuously sought to learn new knowledge and methods to help students develop their musical appreciation and practical skills. Kodály teaching methods are my favorite pedagogy and my passion. My dream is to study it in Hungary someday. Now, as I begin my new career in Canada, I hope to fully utilize my strengths to help people enhance their musical knowledge and skills. I believe that learning music can make children smarter and bring a more colorful life to everyone.
Name: Lively (Full name will be provided upon registration)
Age: 40's
Gender: female
I have attended the following institutions and earned the following degrees: Normal University of Beijing - Bachelor of Music Education Capilano University - Diploma of Music BC Conservatory of Music - Licentiate Diploma in Piano Performance My principal teachers included David McCoy and David Vandereyk.
Outstanding graduates in 2002 first award of scholarship in 2001,2002 Great piano accompaniment in 2006 high school choir won the first prize of municipal music competition in 2004 The award of director at the 9th students chorus festival in 2005 I was admitted to the Master of education of Capital Normal University in 2007 High school choir which I conducted won the 2nd prize in 2008 in district,2008 My thesis won the 1st prize in the 10th educational forum in Beijing , 2012 The 1st prize in high school teacher basic skill competition in Beijing , 2012 My choir won the 3rd prize of municipal students art festival in 2012 A title of the music academic leader in Beijing 2012 The melodic ensemble won the 1st prize of middle school group in district 2013 My choir won the 3rd award in high school group festival in Beijing 2013 Outstanding teacher of art education in primary and secondary schools in district 2013 Grade 1 of secondary school teacher certification in Beijing 2013 The 1st prize of calligraphy tutor in district 2014 My choir won the 2nd prize in the municipal students festival 2014 I got awards from 2002 to 2019.
Piano and voice are my primary majors, with guitar as my secondary major, and conducting has been my main focus during my 22-year career. In addition to these skills, I am a responsible teacher who cares deeply about the well-being of my students, both mentally and physically. I always strive to integrate culture, spirit, and physical activity into my classes to create a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere for my students. Additionally, I am a calligraphy teacher and have won an excellent tutoring prize in China.
English
Mandarin
Rates and Studio Policies
Registration Fee: $25.00 (One-time lifetime registration fee may be used by all family members)
Rates for instruction:
30 minute private lesson: $39.00
45 minute private lesson: $49.00
60 minute private lesson: $59.00
Travel charge: additional $15.00 per visit (for lessons in a client's home as opposed to my studio)
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).
Lessons in your home
Lively is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas
Online lessons
Lively 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.
Lively's Studio Location
Lively offers lessons from her studio. Please note that map locations are based on the postal code of the teachers studio. address will be released to you if needed.