Sophie Tong

Christchurch

Piano Lessons | Violin Lessons | Aural Lessons, Ensemble Coaching, Theory Lessons, Music And Movement For Under Fives

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• Qualifications: Master in Music
• Pricing: $40 - 30 minutes
• Styles: Kodaly concept, colourstrings method
• Suitability: beginner to advanced (age 4 and above)

Bio

A career to a professional teaching position in music education, where I can share the knowledge within the music context that will excel in my passionate music education pathway with more than 10 years experience.

Status: IRMTNZ Registered Music Teacher

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

2011 – 2012

Master of Music

University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia

2005 – 2009

Bachelor of Classical Music (majoring in piano)

UCSI University, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia

2007

ATCL Trinity London

2015

ABRSM Grade 5 Violin

TRAINING & SEMINAR

 2016

• 18-29 July – Completed ‘Zenezen’ Specialization in Piano Performance at the International Kodaly Summer School in Kecskemet, Hungary.
• 21 March – 1 April – Completed in the study programme in music education according to the Kodaly concept, level 3, organized by Poco Academy, Selangor, Malaysia in cooperation with the Kodaly Institute of the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music, Kecskemet, Hungary.

2015

• 7-8 September – Completed in the study program musicianship and teaching methodology according to the Kodaly concept, level 2.
• 20 April -1May – Completed in the study program musicianship and teaching methodology according to the Kodaly concept, level 1.

2008

• 4 May – Completed Faber seminar on the Piano Adventure® method

PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCES

• Choir Accompanist (concert & competition)
• Flute Accompanist (Grade 1 – Grade 8 exam)
• Violin Accompanist (Grade 1 – Grade 8 exam)
• Wedding cocktail performance

Teaching Info

• fun, exciting, patient, and friendly teaching style with passion to enrich children’s music experience
• teaching individual and/or group lessons in Kodaly concept which student expect to sing, clap, and play with simple body movements during the lesson.
• will develop & enhance listening, reading (including notes & rhythm),  aural , and piano playing skills through some games.

Providing lesson/service:

• Piano lesson (beginner – advanced level)
• Violin lesson (beginner – intermediate level)
• Theory lesson (beginner – advanced level)
• Aural lesson (beginner – advanced level)
• Musicianship group class
• Piano accompanist service (beginner – advanced level)
• Grand piano studio rental for exam recording