Michael | Teacher #4651
About Michael
Michael is an experienced piano teacher offering online and in-home lessons in Vancouver, Burnaby, and Richmond. With a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, he specializes in piano and pedagogy. He holds an ATCL in piano recital with distinction and ABRSM Grade 8 in both piano and theory. Fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English, Michael provides lessons in piano, music theory, and RCM preparation.
Piano Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) RCM
Online Lessons Lessons in Your Home
Classical Christian Baroque
English Mandarin Cantonese
Teaching Philosophy
I love playing the piano and believe music helps children grow into better individuals. My main goal as a teacher is to make piano playing enjoyable for students. When kids have fun, they're more motivated to practice and feel proud of their progress. In today's fast-paced, tech-driven world, learning piano teaches patience and discipline. It shows kids the value of working hard for something and enjoying the results later. By balancing fun with dedication, I aim to help students become skilled pianists and well-rounded individuals.
Musical Education
I have attended the following schools earning the following degrees: -Chinese University of Hong Kong - Bachelor of Arts, Music, Major in Piano, Pedagogy stream. I studied piano from the age of 5, I finished my ATCL at the age of 16 and started teaching piano.
Special Skills and Trainings
-Trinity College London - ATCL piano recital with distinction -ABRSM - Grade 8 piano with merit -ABRSM - Grade 8 theory I began teaching piano and music theory in one-on-one sessions at the age of 16, which allowed me to develop personalized teaching methods tailored to individual student needs. Later, I served as the head music teacher at a primary school for a year, where I conducted regular music classes and organized extracurricular activities. During this time, I integrated STEM concepts into the music curriculum, enhancing students' learning experiences by connecting musical principles with science and technology.
Lessons in your home
Michael is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Burnaby, BC
- Richmond, BC
- Vancouver, BC
Lessons on an online platform
Michael 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:
Michael 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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