Sarah Hsin Yu | Teacher #4662
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About Sarah Hsin Yu
Sarah Hsin Yu is a dedicated violin teacher with over 15 years of experience, specializing in introducing students of all ages to the instrument. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance from Western Washington University and is an RCM-registered teacher. Fluent in English and Mandarin, she provides lessons online, in her Richmond studio, and in students' homes. Sarah focuses on fostering a love for music through personalized teaching methods, emphasizing enjoyment alongside technical development.
Violin RCM
Online Lessons In Studio Lessons Lessons in Your Home
Classical Pop
English Mandarin
Teaching Philosophy
I am a passionate private violin teacher who loves working with children. I have been in the violin teaching / music industry for over 15 years. My area of expertise has always been in introducing the violin to students of all ages as well as to help them develop and explore their love in music while having fun. I love the beauty of the Violin itself and enjoys learning different maintenance & repairing techniques as well. I teach both online and in-person lessons and use different teaching methods to adjust to every students’ needs as everyone has a different learning pace and understands things differently. My goal is to become more involved with children’s musical growth through teaching them how to enjoy music and getting them to participate in more ensembles and events. I also hope to continue working with students and creating more opportunities to perform with students and musicians of all ages.
Musical Education
I am a registered RCM violin teacher, a member of the BCRMTA (BC Registered Music Teachers' Association) and I have a Bachelor of Music Degree in Violin Performance from Western Washington University. I am fluent in Mandarin, Taiwanese and English. I was born in Taiwan and started learning the violin since I was 4 years old with Mr. Duen Huah Hsiao. Later I immigrated to Vancouver with my family when I was 10 years old and continued my violin studies with Esther Boisverd, Hok Tze Wong and Wai Chen Mizutani (who is a graduate from the Julliard music school). Shortly after I settled down with my family in Richmond, I joined the Richmond Youth Orchestra (RYO), eventually became concert mistress and performed Gypsy Airs as soloist under the conductor Mr.Spencer Bach. I was in RYO for most of my elementary/ high school years until I left for college. During my college audition days I have accomplished my RCM level 10 violin practical exam, took private lessons with Professor Marc Destrube at UBC, played in the UBC Symphony Orchestra, Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra and the NTU (National Taiwan University Orchestra). Later on, I got into Western Washington University, received the Don.C Walter’s scholarship to study with Professor Walter Schwede. I was on the president’s list for two full years and received my Bachelor of Music Degree in Violin Performance there. I performed in the WWU Symphony Orchestra and the Whatcom Symphony Orchestra in Bellingham, Washington as well while I was studying there. After graduating from Western Washington University, I went to The Mannes School of Music in Manhattan, New York to further expand my knowledge in music and studied with Professor Sally Thomas (student of Ivan Galamian). While I was in New York I performed in the Mannes Repertory Orchestra and the Mannes Community Orchestra as concert mistress in Manhattan, New York for two years. Thereafter I’ve returned to Vancouver and started my career in Violin teaching and performing ever since.
Awards and Distinctions
- Don.C Walter’s Scholarship from Western Washington University
Special Skills and Trainings
I have helped many students achieve high marks in their RCM exams (ranges from levels 2-9) with at least First Class Honours (80%) and above, earned the RCM regional gold medal, have successfully prepped students for private school auditions and got into Byng Arts and Crofton school, VYSO (Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra), RDYO (Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra) junior/ senior and symphony orchestras, VAMJS (Vancouver Academy of Music Junior Symphony) Orchestra, won gold at BCCM competitions, won gold at Kiwanis music festivals and helped students achieved music scholarships at scholarship competitions as well.
Lessons in your home
Sarah Hsin Yu is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Richmond, BC
Lessons in a music studio
Sarah Hsin Yu 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
Sarah Hsin Yu 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
Teacher Lesson Rates:
Sarah Hsin Yu is a Beethoven at Home 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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