About

About

I have started my BMus (Hons) Performance (piano) degree at the Royal College of Music in September. I have had some experience in teaching piano and cello previously, mainly non-official teaching for my family and friends. I would like to expand this as a career and work with other students as well.

I have been a principal cellist for two years in secondary school, as well as a soprano section leader for one year, which has helped me in enhanced my skills in coaching. I have experience in not necessarily teaching young children, but working with them. I believe I am able to work with young children as well as in music teaching.

I have also completed my ABRSM Grade 8 theory examination with merit. I will be able to teach the theory of grades 1-5.

Furthermore, I have achieved “Distinction” in my dipABRSM piano examination, as well as “Merit” in my ABRSM cello examination. I believe that I would be able to work with aspiring pianists and cellists in a wide range of age groups and help them explore music in a fun way.

Music Qualifications & Achievements:

Having developed a strong passion for music since a young age, Hilary has engaged in music activities extensively, performing in various venues, including Hong Kong, Italy, the USA and more. She started taking piano lessons at the age of six and later on engaged in activities of other music disciplines. Apart from playing as a solo pianist, she has engaged in playing as an accompanist, in piano duets, ensembles and chamber music. Determined to broaden her horizons and have the opportunity to exchange thoughts of music with different people, she has played in many masterclasses and participated in music festivals, allowing her to enrich her musical knowledge and perspective on music.

Over the years, she has been participating in a diverse range of competitions. She has participated in different competition classes in the Hong Kong Schools Music Festival competition, including piano solos and duets, for more than 10 years, having been awarded first place in piano solo and third place in a piano duet. At the same time, she has participated in a variety of international music competitions. For instance, she has joined in the piano solo category of the Osaka International Music Competition – Hong Kong Semi-finals in August 2019, being awarded second place and the qualification to participate in the final rounds, which took place in Osaka in October the same year. Competitions have helped her gained a lot of inspiration in expressing music and also in the aspect of strengthening her musicianship.

Location

Goldhawk Rd, London W12 9PL, UK

Geolocation

51.5000618,-0.2374721

Instrument(s) Taught

Cello, Piano

Where do lessons take place?

Teacher's Location, Student's House

Prices

60 minutes

£35.00

Discounted Introductory Lesson

No

Preferred Payment Currency

🇬🇧 Pound sterling (£ GBP)

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Lessons

Level(s) Taught

Beginner (up to Grade 5)

Youngest Age Taught

11

Class Sizes

One-to-One (Individual)

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Language(s) Spoken

English

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Safeguarding Certificate

None

Liability Insurance

No, I do not have public / general liability insurance

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Profile Details

First Name

Hilary

Last Name

Yip

Username

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