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I am a passionate music, mandarin and early childhood educator who has worked with students of all ages for over ten years.
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Services & Pricing
Lessons are offered ONLINE (through zoom/skype/facetime) or IN-PERSON
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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) - $20 per student
60 min Group Lessons (ideal for youth and adults) - $30 per student
Childcare
Part-time babysitting can be scheduled upon request.
$30/Hr
Add $25 if you’d like me to include a music or Mandarin lesson.
Mandarin Lessons (offered in groups, minimum 2 students per group) - Currently Unavailable
30 min Group Lessons (ideal for 2-5 children) - $20 per student
60 min Group Lessons (ideal for Youth and Adults) - $30 per student
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For first time students, I offer a one-time 20-30 min FREE lesson at the teacher's home/online. This session may include any consulting, materials, methods, discussions about previous music experiences, and hands-on music playing. This is a great way to get to know me and ask about any questions or uncertainties.
There will be a per visit surcharge of $15 if you would like me to teach in your home. The charge is per visit, meaning families with multiple children will pay only a single surcharge. This fee is to acknowledge teacher's travel time and commuting expenses. This service is offered depending on teacher's time and student's location.
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Tina started playing the piano at age three and the flute at age eight. She graduated from University of Toronto in Flute Performance Major and studied with Nora Shulman (former TSO Flute Principal). Tina teaches private lessons on weekday evenings and on weekends.
Tina has entered and won many competitions and festivals (2010 – 1st Price, BC Provincial Festival (Intermediate Woodwinds); 2008-2010, placed in all classes at Vancouver Kiwanis Music Festival (nine 1st Prizes, two 2nd Prizes, once 3rd Prize); 2005, placed 2nd in the National round of the Taiwan Music Competition; 2005, placed 1st overall at the municipal level of the Taiwan Music Competition.)
Tina enjoys playing a variety of pieces, from baroque music, classical music to contemporary music, using extended techniques. Besides playing the flute and piano, she also plays the piccolo and Chinese bamboo flute. Tina has been teaching for over ten years and is known for making lessons interesting and inspiring.
Tina also enjoys spending time with the little ones. She obtained her Early Childhood Education Diploma from Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology in 2019 and is currently a registered ECE in BC.
“Hello and thank you for visiting my website! I enjoy working with all age groups and believe that students deserves a teacher who inspires them throughout their journey of learning. I strive to be that fun and inspiring teacher for all my students.“
Teaching Experience
Early Childhood Educator
Kinder Grove
2019
Early Childhood Educator
Elder Tree Montessori
2019
Early Childhood Educator
Momentum Montessori
2019-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
English
Mandarin
Testimonials
“Tina always get back to my messages within 24 hours and is always accommodating!”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
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