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Sylvia Yee - Piano Tuition/ GCSE Music Tuition in Islington/ Central London

Sylvia Yee, Piano Tutor Silver Member

Islington (EC1) View on map
Last Logged In: 24 May 2012
Sex: Female
Can Travel To: E N WC

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Master of Music, Royal Academy of Music (London, UK)
Bachelor of Music, University of Victoria (Victoria,Canada)
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St. Luke's Community Centre
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Piano £40.00/hr
Chamber Music £30.00/hr

GCSE Music £25.00/hr
Music Theory Exams £25.00/hr

Personal Message: Music is an enriching skill that can vastly expand one's creative lateral-thinking skills.
Which subject(s) do you teach?: Piano, Piano Accompaniment, Theory, Music GCSE.
Tell me about your qualifications.: I have tutored & lectured in piano for the past 10 years on three different continents (North America, Asia, and Europe). During this time I have worked with pupils from many different cultural backgrounds, aged between 4-80, with skills ranging from novices to very advanced players. I completed my Associateship Teaching Diploma in 2004, from the Royal Conservatory of Music.
What kind of experience do you have?: Over 10 years of teaching experience.
Private and Group tuition.
RAD Piano Accompanist
How much do you charge?: My private piano tuition rates are £40/hour, 2nd hour is £20

Theory tutoring rate is £25/hour.
Where do you teach?: I teach at student's homes and also at a studio in Clerkenwell/Islington EC1.
(Bus 55, 243, & 205)
When are you available?: Monday - Friday: Mornings, Afternoons, and Evenings.
Saturday and Sundays - limited availability.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: 3.5 years old and above.

Complete beginners to very advanced players (children and adults).
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?: ABRSM, Trinity College of Music/Guildhall Piano Exams, GCSE Music, London College of Music, Rudimentary Theory, and Advanced Harmony, Piano Accimpaniment.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: Yes
Where and with whom did you train?: Professor Hamish Milne at the Royal Academy of Music,
Tell me about some of your current students.: Currently teaching pupils at Francis Holland Girl's School, St. Paul's Girls' School, and Westminster Boys.
Do you have a personal message for students?: My greatest responsibility as a teacher is making sure all my pupils know how to learn in the most effective and efficient way so they develop independent learning. I like to inspire my students with amusing phrases, memorable analogies, and creative ways to guide them throughout their homework so they all feel a sense of accomplishment every week.

My Articles

Discovering Classical Music

Too often, I hear people tell me: "I don't understand how to listen to Classical music." To be honest, I didn't really understand until I took music lessons, but more so in my early 20's when I was immersed in classical music for 6 hours a day for 7 days a week. Then in my last two years, I discovered what discipline exactly was when I...

My Testimonials

"Music is such a comfort: a world of certain beauty and emotional depth into which we can escape from the vicissitudes of reality. Thank- you, Sylvia!"
- Margalit

Sylvia is a patient, enthusiastic, positive, and experienced teacher. She is always armed with a creative approach and uses engaging analogies. She has been the only teacher to-date able to address major technical problems in my playing, such as tension and economy of movement. After 3 months alone I've significantly improved my playing with notable results,receiving 'Commended' performances at the Sutton Music Festival 2009 and continually extending the limits of my musical potential.
- Ben

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