Shin Yu | Teacher #4784
About Shin Yu
Shin Yu offers French horn and beginner to intermediate music theory lessons in English, Mandarin, and Taiwanese. With a Bachelor’s in Horn Performance from the University of Toronto and an Advanced Diploma from the Glenn Gould School, she brings rich orchestral experience to her teaching. Lessons are available online, in her Toronto studio, and in students’ homes.
French Horn Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate)
Online Lessons In Studio Lessons Lessons in Your Home
Classical Jazz Pop Blues Broadway Musicals Baroque
English Mandarin Taiwanese
Teaching Philosophy
Having started my own musical journey at the young age of 3, begging my mother to let me take up piano, I understand all too well the discipline and hardships that comes hand in hand with the joy of music. However, music has always been something I can count on, no matter how happy or sad I am, it will always be there to lift me up. Whether it is me playing the music, or listening to someone else perform, music has always left me in better spirits. I think the absolute essence of music is that it is whatever an individual needs it to be, and I think it is vital for people of all ages to experience all that music has to offer. This is why music is so important to me, along with that, teaching and passing it on to someone else. There is something so special about someone trusting you with their musical journey, and I hope to help my students find something that resonates with them within music.
Musical Education
My musical background comprises of a Bachelor’s Degree in Horn Performance from the University of Toronto, as well as an Advanced Diploma from the Glenn Gould School of the Royal Conservatory of Music. Apart from the aforementioned degrees, I have also attended the Aspen Music Festival in 2024 and 2025 as a New Horizons Fellow, and in 2023, I attended the National Youth Orchestra of Canada as an Award of Excellence recipient. Furthermore, having won my first professional audition at the age of 21, I have been fortunate to share the stage with various world-renowned ensembles such as the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, the National Ballet of Canada, and many more.
Special Skills and Trainings
Festivals and fellowships: Aspen Music Festival and School - New Horizons Fellow (2024-2026) National Youth Orchestra of Canada - Award of Excellence (2023) Audition experience: Calgary Symphony - semifinalist, 4th horn (2025) The National Ballet of Canada - finalist with trial offered, 2nd horn (2023) Saskatoon Symphony - job offered, 4th horn (2022) Ensemble experience: Toronto Symphony Orchestra - sub (2024-2025) Esprit Orchestra - sub (2025) Kingston Symphony Orchestra - sub (2024) Victoria Symphony Orchestra - sub (2023) Vancouver Symphony Orchestra - sub (2022-2023)
Lessons in your home
Shin Yu is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Toronto, ON
Lessons in a music studio
Shin 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
Shin 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
Associate Teacher Lesson Rates:
Shin Yu 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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