About

About

Yi Tong is a pianist and piano teacher from Malaysia. He completed his undergraduates degree with first class honours studying with Graham Caskie at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in 2021. With an entrance scholarship, he recently graduated from the Royal Northern College of Music Master’s degree with a Distinction in performance under tutelage of Colin Stone.

Yi Tong was the winner in the Eric Hodges Beethoven Prize in 2021. In the Appelbe Piano Prize in the North London Music Festival, he was highly commended by adjudicator James Kirby and Virginia Black in 2018 and 2019 respectively. He has also performed in several places including the Buxton United Reformed Church, Church of Saint Edwards and Newport Cathedral during his studies.

Whilst pursuing his degree in Cardiff, Yi Tong also started his teaching career in 2018.  He continued teaching as he moved to Manchester, as well as Malaysia whenever he returns. He especially enjoys working with students on deepening their musical understanding and appreciation.

Music Qualifications & Achievements:

  • Bachelor of Music with Honours (First class)
  • Master of Music (Distinction)
Location

Trumpington, Cambridge CB2 9NY, UK

Geolocation

52.1650354,0.111439

Instrument(s) Taught

Piano

Where do lessons take place?

Teacher's Location

Prices

30 minutes

£25.00

60 minutes

£45.00

Discounted Introductory Lesson

No

Preferred Payment Currency

🇬🇧 Pound sterling (£ GBP)

Payment Plans

Pay-As-You-Go, Block Bookings, Termly

Payment Methods

Cash, Online Bank Transfer

Contact

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Lessons

Level(s) Taught

Beginner (up to Grade 5), Intermediate (Grades 5-8), Advanced (Grade 8 and above), Professional Musicians/Teachers

Youngest Age Taught

6

Class Sizes

One-to-One (Individual)

Graded Exam Preparation

ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music), Trinity College London

Genres

Genres Taught

Classical Music

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Languages

Language(s) Spoken

English, Mandarin Chinese

Professionalism

Safeguarding Certificate

None

Liability Insurance

No, I do not have public / general liability insurance

Professional Affiliations

Independent Society of Musicians (ISM)

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Yi

Last Name

Tong Lee

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