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Teaching philosophy
In over 8 years of teaching in London, I have taught students with an age range from 5 to 40. I have also mentored undergraduate college students on practice methods, piano technique and essay-writing. All my young beginner students have mastered the correct technical and theoretical fundamentals, playing with strong, independently controlled fingers and the appropriate wrist and arm assistance. Where students wish, I also pay attention to developing aural and sight-reading skills, which are often neglected. I have taught several students over the years who work full time and juggle their love for music making with their careers. For those who prefer to learn more casually without taking exams, I also tailor teaching material for children or adults and consider the students' stylistic preferences when suggesting music they can play.
My students have a passionate commitment to musical learning and self-improvement, regardless of their goals or starting point. I believe in a comprehensive and systematic approach to learning the piano that ensures the student's long-lasting confidence in the instrument. While graded exams serve as useful goals for improvement and motivation, I go beyond exam prep and encourage those with potential to think and listen critically to the music. I have developed particular experience in helping children and teenagers fix technical issues, thus improving their playing significantly. I believe in honest and two-way communication with my students and/or their parents, and encourage parents of younger students to observe lessons in order to understand music better.
Teaching philosophy
In over 8 years of teaching in London, I have taught students with an age range from 5 to 40. I have also mentored undergraduate college students on practice methods, piano technique and essay-writing. All my young beginner students have mastered the correct technical and theoretical fundamentals, playing with strong, independently controlled fingers and the appropriate wrist and arm assistance. Where students wish, I also pay attention to developing aural and sight-reading skills, which are often neglected. I have taught several students over the years who work full time and juggle their love for music making with their careers. For those who prefer to learn more casually without taking exams, I also tailor teaching material for children or adults and consider the students' stylistic preferences when suggesting music they can play.
My students have a passionate commitment to musical learning and self-improvement, regardless of their goals or starting point. I believe in a comprehensive and systematic approach to learning the piano that ensures the student's long-lasting confidence in the instrument. While graded exams serve as useful goals for improvement and motivation, I go beyond exam prep and encourage those with potential to think and listen critically to the music. I have developed particular experience in helping children and teenagers fix technical issues, thus improving their playing significantly. I believe in honest and two-way communication with my students and/or their parents, and encourage parents of younger students to observe lessons in order to understand music better.
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Ning is a fantastic piano teacher! Very patient and knowledgeable about the piano and always manages to keep lessons light hearted and fun even when going through difficult content. Has been very flexible and happy to suit our lessons to what I want to learn. Would highly recommend her to anyone looking to learn the fundamentals of the piano truly well and beyond.
- Tom, G8+DipABRSM Ning is great! Very friendly, communicated promptly, got on really well with 8yr old pupil and emailed a full feedback on standard and ideas for progression (we'd never received this from a previous teacher). Would recommend highly. - Debbie, Guardian to beginner student Ning is a professional and patient teacher. During our online piano lessons, my son made great progress. - Mingshu, parent to G1 piano+theory student [https://www.firsttutors.com/uk/music/teacher/ning-hui.piano.music-theory.violin/] |
Congratulations to the following students for their hard work and for sharing their successes with us!
Tom, Aden and Kairui, 2nd Prize winners of the Stratford & East London Music Festival (G8, 13 and under, Beginner categories) Aden, 8-10, G3 & G6 Trinity - High Distinction Sophie, 9-11, G4 & 5 Piano + G3 Theory - High Distinctions Francisca, 9, G4 Piano + G2 Theory - Distinctions Seb, 8-10, G2 Theory + G3 Piano - Distinctions Jayden and Kairui, ages 7, G1 Theory - Distinction Jessica, 7, G1 Piano - Distinction Tom, working adult, G8 ABRSM - High Merit James, 13, G7 ABRSM - High Merit Nicole, working adult, G5 Theory - Merit |
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