Xiaohe | Teacher #4690
About Xiaohe
Xiaohe is a dedicated piano teacher offering lessons in English and Mandarin. With a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from Boston Conservatory at Berklee, he brings a wealth of expertise to his teaching. His background includes formal training at Xi'an Conservatory of Music Middle School and studies with renowned musicians. He provides online, in-studio, and in-home lessons in Calgary, covering piano, theory, ear training, and RCM preparation.
Piano Ear Training Harmony Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Solfege Music Appreciation Dictation RCM Music Theory (Advanced) RCM - Intermediate Harmony RCM - Basic Harmony
Online Lessons In Studio Lessons Lessons in Your Home
Classical Pop Baroque
English Mandarin
Teaching Philosophy
Being a piano teacher is awesome because it's about sharing my love for music and helping students find their own musical voice. I want my students to really connect with music, not just learn the notes. It's not just about teaching them the techniques, but also letting them to be creative, focused, and express themselves through music. Every student is different, so I try to make my lessons fit each student's learning style. This way, they can build confidence and get a good grasp of music theory and playing. Creating a fun, inspiring and supportive learning space is super important to me. I want my students to feel comfy trying new things and seeing what they can do musically. Rather than dictating students' playing, I prefer letting them discover the better solutions through demonstrations, attentive listening, and subtle cues, which encourages analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Musical Education
I hold a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance from Boston Conservatory at Berklee. My piano studies began at the age of five, and I received formal musical training at the Xi'an Conservatory of Music Middle School in China. These formative years were instrumental in developing my technical abilities and musical comprehension. Driven by a lifelong passion for music, I pursued higher education at Boston Conservatory at Berklee. There, I had the privilege of studying piano under the guidance of renowned pianist Ya-fei Chuang. My education also included studying piano pedagogy with pianist and educator Jonathan Bass, chamber music with touring violinist Sharan Leventhal and Grammy-awarded violist Paul Laraia. These experiences profoundly shaped my artistic development.
Awards and Distinctions
1st Prize in Chamber Music Group of the 2023 Concert Artists International Competition Silver Prize winner in the Piano Senior Star group of the 2023 Virtuoso International Music Awards Artistic Honor Awards and 5th prize winner of the Fifth Kawai Asia Piano Competition in 2017 1st Prize winner in the Professional Group A of the 77th Steinway International Youth Piano Competition China Grand Final in 2013
Special Skills and Trainings
As a teacher, I bring a mix of classical training and real-world musical experience. I’ve studied improvisation a lot and love encouraging my students to get creative and try it out themselves. Since I’ve performed in both classical and pop styles, I can help students to touch on various styles—so lessons stay fun and relevant to their interests. I’ve also helped students prepare for RCM exams at all levels, with great results. Plus, I find that playing duets with my students is a great way to boost their confidence and musicality—it’s something they genuinely enjoy and always look forward to!
Lessons in your home
Xiaohe is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Calgary, AB
Lessons in a music studio
Xiaohe offers lessons from his 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
Xiaohe 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:
Xiaohe 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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