(2023). Melody is a piano soloist with a master’s degree in music. She earned a Bachelor of Music in piano performance from the Central Conservatory of Music. With many years of piano playing and teaching experience, Melody is an enthusiastic pianist and dedicated teacher. With over 15 years of experience teaching piano, she brings her students a wealth of knowledge and expertise. As an experienced teacher, Melody has worked with students and helped many aspiring students pass ABRSM examinations with merits and distinctions at all levels. Besides teaching piano, she also teaches music theory in grade 5 for the ABRSM theory examination.

Melody received Steinway & Son’s “Top Teacher Award” for her outstanding piano teaching in 2022. Currently, she serves as the music festival chair for the San Francisco branch of the Music Teachers Association of California.

As a teacher, my goal has always been to encourage students to think independently so they can solve problems for themselves. It is imperative to me that my students apply piano skills to their educational pursuits. It would also benefit them to reflect on their musical progress and practice expressing their thoughts. I aim to demonstrate how music can help students build and gain confidence in their lives outside of achieving their music milestones and shining on stage.

Exam Preparation: MTAC – Music Teachers Association of CA – Certificate of Merit, ABRSM – Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music (British), RCM – Royal Conservatory of Music (Canadian), Entrance Exams for Conservatories

Also speaks Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese)