Flute and theory lessons in Richmond, B.C.
        
 

Lessons are one on one, 1 hour long on a weekly basis

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Teaching Method

I like to help students understand musical expression through acting out a series of imagined scenarios, this is especially useful to beginner students when working on their posture and breathing. For example, I often say, "pretend you are a swimmer holding and control the release of your breath!" to help my students understand the fundamental theory behind air control and support when playing the flute. After they have mastered posture and breathing (proper breath, breath capacity, air support and air speed etc), we focus on tone quality and embouchure flexibility to better their musical interpretation. This combined approach creates a strong foundation for any type of flute performance.

 

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Lessons are often in groups (2-4 students/class), typically one hour long, on a weekly basis

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Teaching Method & Structure

My goal is to assist students to develop well-rounded musicianship skills in an interactive and engaging way.

The RCM Celebration Theory Curriculum has 8 levels. Starting level 5-10, there will be an exam requirement corresponding to the level of the students' practical study in order to receive a certificate of level completion. 

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For exam preparation, students will be taken through the entire RCM theory curriculum based on their level, typically starting level 5, using the RCM Celebrate Theory textbooks. Level 5-8's curriculum typically takes 3 months to complete, level 9-10 takes typically 6-8 months to complete. After the completion of the course material, one month of mock exam practices and preparation will take place before the actual exam.

Lessons are often in groups (2-4 students/class), typically 1-2 hours long, on a weekly basis

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Teaching Method & Structure

To make history classes interesting, I draw pictures to help students understand composition forms and analysis. I also share a lot of stories behind the composers or compositions studied to deepen students' impression and spark their interest on the course material. Aside from exam preparations, I strive to develop music appreciation and guide students to connect materials they studied in class with their practical study. 

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There are 3 levels to the RCM History curriculum (level 9, 10, ARCT). Students will study 4 eras each in level 9 and 10 including various components (essay writing, composition analysis etc). ARCT History requires the students to study 2 eras and 1 independent study essay topic. Difficulty level is advanced for history curriculum so it is highly recommended for students to take 8 months to 1 year to complete the course material and exam preparation. The class will be in a standard classroom format with unit tests after completing each era. After the completion of the course material, typically 1-1.5 months of mock exam practices and preparation are done before the actual exam. 

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