Teaching

I believe in a relaxed, student-centered teaching approach that fosters essential musical skills and a genuine love for music. My courses are tailored to each student's pace and abilities, gradually building their skills in rhythm, pitch accuracy, sight-reading, and musicianship. I aim to cultivate self-driven learners who thrive in both solo practice and ensemble settings, encouraging students to explore beyond the classroom and connect with fellow musicians. My goal is not only to help students achieve present success but to support their long-term growth on a fulfilling musical journey.

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In my course, my primary objectives are to help students develop a sense of rhythm, pitch accuracy, sight-reading skills, and musicianship.

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Sense of Rhythm
Establishing rhythmic sense is a key focus and one of the first skills I build in my students. I see rhythm as the foundation, much like a cup that holds juice; without it, there’s no structure. Similarly, without rhythm, music loses its coherence and beauty, resulting in a jumbled sound.

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Pitch Accuracy
Intonation is a crucial skill. I view pitch accuracy as the quality of the juice within the cup—it defines the beauty of the music and requires both technique and planning. In my course, I introduce scale relationships progressively, helping students develop a strong sense of pitch.

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Sight-Reading Ability
I believe that sight-reading, the "language of music," should be cultivated from an early stage. Using progressive teaching methods and specific sight-reading techniques, I make it easy for students to play music from scores. Many of my students become proficient sight-readers, enabling smooth, accurate practice sessions and ensemble performances.

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Musicianship
To me, musicianship includes listening skills, adaptability, interpretive abilities, self-discipline, teamwork, a commitment to excellence, and a balanced approach to success and failure. Throughout the course, I guide students to set their own practice routines, encourage them to explore beyond the classroom, and support their participation in orchestras and other ensembles, fostering teamwork with other musicians.

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I value both immediate accomplishments and long-term growth. While I work to cultivate young musical talent, I aim to nurture musicians, not merely exam-takers. My focus extends beyond short-term success, guiding students on a fulfilling, sustainable path in music.

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