Teaching Philosophy

        I could be excited all day long by the beauty of music from students’ piano lessons. It was a pleasure for me to see students’ progress and maturity in piano playing.  I like to motivate students according to their individual strengths and weaknesses. Through my past 20 yrs teaching experiences, I could tell what/how to help individual and their unique qualities after the first lesson. Once I can clearly see a student’s primary artistic strengths, I work on building their expression and confidence. My lessons could be demanding, but are fun and students often find them inspiring and become motivated to keep their practicing routines.

        Creating a positive teaching environment is my credo.  I have also learned the importance of listening and refined demonstration to all types of music so that there could be a proper perspective on my chosen repertoire for private piano students.

        To create a teaching space in which my students can feel free to make errors is very necessary in my teaching theory. Students need to learn how to keep continuity when errors happen during the presentations or real performances. This will help students quickly search for relaxation and focus on the rest of their performances. A good piano technique is based upon students’ willingness to relax, and also a peaceful environment is a real asset. 

        In order to enhance everyone’s experience, my students are encouraged to be open to talk about and to analyze their pieces.  I welcome students’ discussion on repertoire, performance styles and possible different interpretations.  My ultimate goal in piano instruction is to educate and train pianist who would be able to enjoy of wealth of international classical music, and then  explore other musical horizons while being solidly grounded  in classicism.