Yiu Long (Austin) | Teacher #4351
About Yiu Long (Austin)
Yiu Long (Austin) offers lessons in double bass, electric bass, and ukulele for all ages, from toddlers to adults. With a teaching studio in Port Moody, Austin also provides online and in-home lessons. He holds a Master's degree in Music Education from San Jose State University and a degree in electric bass from Los Angeles College of Music, where he graduated as Valedictorian. Fluent in English and Cantonese, Austin's teaching emphasizes technique, knowledge, and musicality.
Double Bass Electric Bass Ukulele Ear Training Music History Harmony Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Solfege Music Appreciation Dictation Music Theory (Advanced) Jazz Improvation
Online Lessons In Studio Lessons Lessons in Your Home
Classical Jazz Pop Rock Latin Salsa Rock and Roll Blues Christian Gospel Hip Hop Rhythm and Blues Funk Rap Baroque
English Mandarin Cantonese
Teaching Philosophy
Elliot mentioned in Music Matters, “Music making is a unique and major way of gaining self-growth, self-knowledge, and optimal experience, both now and in the future.” In My teaching, technique, knowledge, and musicality are undoubtedly emphasized, particularly in their mutual importance and influence on each other. More importantly, by living and learning in a land of diverse cultures, I quickly realized the significance of culture and its inseparable connection with music, setting inclusion, empathy, and vicariousness as the virtues in daily encounters. I often encourage his students to integrate multiple disciplines in life and use music as a vehicle to deliver and express—forming the quintessential musicianship as the core of this art form. From musicianship to strengthening self-identities, I believe that there is no other vehicle other than music that provides such a holistic experience to students of all ages. Regardless of age, mistakes will be made from time to time. As Ron Carter mentioned, “The more mistakes I make, the more I get to fix them.” With such inspiration, I aim to provide a nurturing learning environment that permits students to embrace the mistakes they made and overcome the challenge, resulting in the experience of flow.
Musical Education
Born and raised in Hong Kong, I moved to Los Angeles, California, to pursue my musical studies in electric bass at Los Angeles College of Music (LACM). I was honored to receive the LACM scholarship to attend my studies. During this time, I studied under Jerry Watts (John Diversa), Tim Landers (Billy Cobham, Mitch Foreman, Diana Krall), Mike Gurrola (Eric Reed, Jeff Hamilton, Benny Green), and many others in training to be a professional bassist. In 2020, I received my degree as a Valedictorian. As my passion for music philosophy and education deepens, I have decided to pursue a Master of Music in Music Education at San Jose State University under the supervision of Dr. Diana Hollinger. My research focuses on the psychological well-being of music students at the collegiate level. At the same time, I have maintained a consistent schedule of participating in musical performances, jazz ensembles, and various recording sessions.
Awards and Distinctions
LACM 2016 Scholarship Valedictorian of the Class of 2020 at LACM SJSU String Project Scholarship SJSU School of Humanities and Arts Award
Lessons in your home
Yiu Long (Austin) is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Burnaby, BC
- Coquitlam, BC
- North Vancouver, BC
- Port Coquitlam, BC
- Port Moody, BC
- Richmond, BC
- Vancouver, BC
- West Vancouver, BC
Lessons in a music studio
Yiu Long (Austin) 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
Yiu Long (Austin) 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:
Yiu Long (Austin) 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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