Yi-Hsuan | Teacher #5961
About Yi-Hsuan
Yi is a percussionist with a Master of Music from the University of Toronto and Bachelor of Music in Percussion Performance from the University of Taipei. Specializing in efficient technique and injury prevention, Yi focuses on comfortable body usage and sound exploration. With experience in percussion ensembles, orchestras, and cross-disciplinary collaborations, Yi brings both technical expertise and a collaborative approach to teaching. Selected for the National Youth Orchestra Canada and Nashville Marimba Sessions in 2025.
Xylophone Drumset Vibraphone Marimba Percussions
Online Lessons Lessons in Your Home
Classical
English Mandarin Taiwanese
Teaching Philosophy
As a percussionist, I mostly care about the usage of body. To make the good sound in a comfortable way. To explore the possibility of sounds in unlimited methods. I believe that the music is also a way to talk and share thoughts. If we use uncomfortable way to play music, it will cause unnecessary tension and stress on the body and music. To play percussion consistently and efficiently, also prevent injury without sacrifice the sound quality is my main musical approach. Other than the music techniques, I learned so much on team work, collaboration, being understanding, respectful, and sympathetic in music. I hope my students can feel growing and exploring more possibility on this learning journey.
Musical Education
I have attended in the following schools for my music study: -University of Toronto, Master of Music in Percussion Studied with Aiyun Huang, Beverley Johnston, and Charles Settle. -University of Taipei, Bachelor of Music in Percussion Performance Studied with Ya-Chi Cheng. I started learning percussion since age 5 in Taiwan. Joined wind band and percussion ensemble in the school and off-campus music studio since grade 5. Since 2020, I worked as a percussionist in Phonon Music and Cross Song Music in Taiwan. We did annual percussion ensemble concerts, school educational concerts, immersive percussion theatre, also some cross-disciplinary collaboration with dancers and actors. In U of T, I played in percussion ensemble, orchestra, new music ensemble, and was an assistant percussionist of wind bands. In 2025, I was selected in the National Youth Orchestra Canada and Nashville Marimba Sessions.
Awards and Distinctions
In 2020, I won the first place in the marimba solo category at the National Student Music Competition in Taiwan.
Special Skills and Trainings
I started learning Samba music with Samba Toronto since 2024, when I started my Master's degree, and keep playing till now. I learned so much on the making drumming in the grooving and melodic at the same time. Playing the rhythm and melody in one drum. This learning process not only bringing musical knowledge to me, but also the culture and the language. Last summer, I was in the National Youth Orchestra Canada. That is my first time knowing so many talented young musicians at once. And building the connections, playing high-level repertoires together is on of the most unforgettable summers I had. In both experiences, they show me the open-minded in person and take my music expression into another level.
Lessons in your home
Yi-Hsuan is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- North York, ON
- Toronto, ON
Lessons on an online platform
Yi-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:
Yi-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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