Tina Su Music Studio

Welcome to Ms. Tina's Music Studio! 🎶✨

Are you ready to bring your musical dreams to life? Whether you're looking to master the piano keys or make the flute sing, I am here to guide you on an exciting journey of music, fun, and creativity! I believe learning music should be as joyful as the tunes themselves. My lessons are designed to be engaging, personalized, and, most of all—fun!

Join me, and let’s make some beautiful music together. Ready to start? Let’s get those fingers moving!

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Photo Credit: Simon Chi

Photo Credit: Simon Chi

Services & Pricing

Lessons are offered IN-PERSON (Mahogany Community) or ONLINE (through zoom/facetime)

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Music Lessons

Individual Lessons

  • 20 min one-on-one - $20

  • 30 min one-on-one - $30

  • 60 min one-on-one - $50

Group Lessons (2 people +)

  • 30 min Group Lessons (ideal for children) - $15 per student

  • 60 min Group Lessons (ideal for youth and adults) - $25 per student

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  1. For first-time students, I offer a one-time, 20-30 minute FREE lesson either at the teacher's home or online. This session may include consultation, materials, teaching methods, discussions about previous musical experiences, and hands-on playing. It's a great opportunity to get to know me and ask any questions you may have.

  2. There will be a per-visit surcharge of $15 if you would like me to teach at your home. The charge is per visit, meaning families with multiple children will pay only one surcharge. This fee helps cover the teacher's travel time and commuting expenses. This service is available depending on the teacher's schedule and the student's location.

Resume

Tina’s musical journey began at the age of three with piano and expanded to flute at eight. She graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in Flute Performance and studied under Nora Shulman, former Principal Flute of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.

Throughout her career, Tina has achieved remarkable success in competitions and festivals, including:

  • 2010: 1st Prize, BC Provincial Festival (Intermediate Woodwinds)

  • 2008-2010: Multiple wins at the Vancouver Kiwanis Music Festival (nine 1st Prizes, two 2nd Prizes, one 3rd Prize)

  • 2005: 1st place overall at the municipal level and 2nd place in the National round of the Taiwan Music Competition

Tina’s musical repertoire is as diverse as her talents, spanning baroque, classical, and contemporary pieces, often enriched with extended techniques. In addition to flute and piano, she also plays the piccolo and Chinese bamboo flute. With over a decade of teaching experience, Tina is celebrated for her ability to make lessons both engaging and inspiring.

Tina’s passion for education extends beyond music to working with young children. She earned her Early Childhood Education Diploma from Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology in 2019 and is a registered ECE in Alberta. In 2024, she welcomed her firstborn into the world. Alongside teaching music, Tina runs a part-time day home, where she lovingly cares for her son and other little ones, creating a nurturing environment for early learning and development. To learn more about her day home, click here.

“Hello, and thank you for visiting my website! I’m passionate about teaching students of all ages and skill levels because each one is unique. I tailor my approach with diverse techniques to ensure every lesson is fun, encouraging, and memorable. I believe every student deserves a teacher who inspires and supports them, not only in music but in life. I strive to be that teacher, guiding my students through their learning journey with care and encouragement.”

Teaching Experience

Early Childhood Educator
Elder Tree Montessori
2019

Early Childhood Educator
Momentum Montessori
2019-2022

Early Childhood Educator
Momentum Montessori
2023-Present

Private Teacher
Self-Employed
2009-present

Manager of Music and Mandarin
Momentum Montessori
2016-2021

Summer Music and Mandarin Classes for Preschoolers
Self-Employed
2018

Education

B.A. Music Performance
University of Toronto
Fall 2011 to Spring 2016

Early Childhood Education
Seneca College
Summer 2018 to Summer 2019

Skills & Languages

Organized
Patient
Communicative
Empathetic
Collaborative
Flexible

English
Mandarin

Testimonials

Tina always get back to my messages within 24 hours and is always accommodating!
— Hannah 2020
Tina started teaching me piano from scratch two years ago. She is very gentle and accommodating with adult beginners. I look forward to my weekly lesson because I always learn something new and have fun doing it. Being a beginner, I have often found myself stuck on a piece of music, and Tina thinks up creative ways to that help me get past that block. With Tina’s guidance I have become passionate about piano practice and I’m even confident enough now to participate in the Christmas recital she holds for her students. Playing in front of others was not something I ever thought I could do, but I’ve grown musically through my weekly lessons, and I’m ready to take the skills I’ve learned and put them on display.
— Bonnie 2018
Tina is a remarkable teacher. My son was always excited to go to her classes and learn about music and Mandarin. The history of composers, playing a song on the piano, as well as some of the Mandarin (numbers, expressions, foods...) he was able to learn in a short period of time was very impressive, especially for a 3 yr old. He made so much progress in her classes and we are very thankful we had someone like Ms. Tina contribute to our son’s development.
— Lina 2018
My daughter had the opportunity to meet quite a few excellent teachers over two years at a couple of different schools, but Ms Tina stands out among them and remains her absolute favourite so far. Ms Tina taught Mandarin and Music, and the results were impressive. Through song, rhyme and play, my daughter’s Mandarin vocabulary started evolving, and she developed a real interest in classical music. On top of all that, Ms Tina also teaches kindness by example. Her positivity is contagious and you can see children lighing up after spending some time in her class.
— Marta 2018

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