Stella Pei-Hsuan | Teacher #2180
About Stella Pei-Hsuan
Stella Pei-Hsuan offers personalized online piano lessons tailored to your specific goals and interests. With a solid foundation in classical music and a flair for incorporating elements of pop, Disney, Broadway, and seasonal classics into her teaching. Drawing from her own diverse cultural experiences and fluency in English, Mandarin, and Taiwanese, she fosters a deep connection between students and music, encouraging emotional expression, social enjoyment, and practical skill development. Whether you're a beginner exploring the joy of piano or an advanced student preparing for RCM exams, Stella is committed to guiding you. Book an interview with Stella today.
Piano RCM - Intermediate Rudiments RCM - Basic Rudiments
Online Lessons In Studio Lessons Lessons in Your Home
Classical Pop
English Mandarin Taiwanese
Teaching Philosophy
I take great pride in creating a friendly and enjoyable learning environment tailored to your specific reasons for taking piano lessons. While my focus is primarily on classical music, I love incorporating elements of pop music, Disney cartoons, Broadway musicals, or seasonal classics into the lessons to keep things exciting and engaging. My teaching approach aims to provide you with both a solid technical foundation and a lasting passion for the piano. I want your piano journey to be not only enriching but also genuinely useful in your life. My ultimate goal is to ensure that your piano playing becomes beneficial to you emotionally, socially, or even financially. Emotionally, I hope your piano playing becomes a source of emotional release and mental calm, contributing to your overall well-being and mental health. Socially, I want it to be a fun and enjoyable activity that you can share with friends and loved ones at social gatherings, creating lasting memories through music. And, on a practical level, I hope you recognize the value of your piano skills, as they can potentially open up opportunities for you in the professional world. Whether you choose to pursue music professionally or simply enjoy it as a lifelong hobby, I am here to support and guide you every step of the way. Let's embark on this musical journey together, where your piano playing becomes not only a skill but also a meaningful part of your life's experiences.
Musical Education
I hold the ARCT Teaching Diploma and ARCT Performer's Diploma from the Royal Conservatory of Music. My journey as a piano teacher was shaped under the guidance of the renowned Edward Parker, an esteemed piano teacher in Burnaby. His exceptional teaching methods have also nurtured the talents of his nephews and son, who are now celebrated concert pianists known as "The Three Parkers" in Canada. My passion for piano ignited at the age of 5 when I embarked on my musical journey under the Yamaha system in Taiwan. Upon immigrating to Canada during my early teens, I transitioned to the prestigious RCM curriculum. During my formative years, my parents weren't always present, but I was fortunate to have Mrs. Parker's wife, who served as my Performance teacher, as a nurturing music parent. Her guidance and support played a crucial role in shaping my musical development.
Special Skills and Trainings
My teaching experience spans a wide range, embracing students of all ages and backgrounds. From very young beginners exploring the joy of learning to adult beginners embarking on their musical journey, and from serious students working towards RCM exams to retirees rediscovering their passion for piano, I have had the privilege of guiding diverse individuals. Additionally, I have had the rewarding experience of teaching students with mental disabilities, each with their unique motivations and potential obstacles. Recognizing the individuality of each student, I take the time to get to know them personally, understanding their aspirations and challenges. This enables me to create tailored piano lessons that enhance their music experience and unlock their fullest potential. My own memories of studying piano in Taiwan have profoundly influenced my teaching approach. My piano teacher's studio was adorned with paintings, each representing a different musical style. This exposure to art and music intertwined opened my eyes to the deep connections between the two. Drawing inspiration from this, I aim to incorporate visual paintings and imagery into my teaching, helping students interpret the mood and emotions of a music piece in a more profound way. To further enrich experiential learning, I have personally traveled to Vienna, Salzburg, and Budapest to visit the apartments of Mozart, Beethoven, and Liszt, as well as local music organizations. These experiences have not only deepened my own understanding and appreciation of the musical greats but have also allowed me to bring back souvenirs and Mozart chocolates to encourage and inspire my students on their musical journey.
Lessons in your home
Stella Pei-Hsuan is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Burnaby, BC
- Coquitlam, BC
- New Westminster, BC
- Vancouver, BC
- West Vancouver, BC
Lessons in a music studio
Stella Pei-Hsuan 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
Stella Pei-Hsuan 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:
Stella Pei-Hsuan 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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