Virginia

Violin, Piano, Music Theory Lessons for all ages and levels

Compassionate and well-qualified instructor with over 6 years experience. Having taught musicians from kindergarten to adults, my sessions are versatile and suitable for students of all ages and abilities. My goal is to keep students engaged and allowing them to proceed at their own pace.

CLASSES:
• ABRSM Practical Grades (1-8)
• Music Theory
• Academic Music (IB/GCSE/HKDSE)
• Aural Training & Musicianship
• Composing

BIOGRAPHY
• Currently an in-service school music teacher (2020-21)
• Music tutor in Sevenoaks School, UK (2019 - 20)
• Bachelor and Master of Music from King's College London (2015 - 19)
• DipABRSM in Violin (2014)
• Languages: English, Chinese


Born in 1998, Virginia started learning violin at the age of 3, under the tutelage of under Ms Beedarn Chao and Ms Rosa Lam. In 2013, she attained DipABRSM in violin performance and Grade 8 piano one year later. In 2018, Virginia graduated from King’s College London with a Bachelor of Music (First Class Honours), under the sponsorship of the “King’s Hong Kong Scholarships” At KCL, she studied violin with tutors from the Royal Academy of Music - Mr. Nicolas Dupont and Ms Georgia Hannant. She also studied composition with Professor Silvina Milstein, Robert Keeley and Dr. Edward Nesbit. Her works have been performed by UK professional musicians and ensembles such as Clare McCaldin and Lontano Ensemble.

Since university, Virginia has been actively teaching primary to form 6 students at King’s St George’s Music Academy (London) and Sevenoaks School, one of the top 5 UK boarding schools. Aiming to branch out in the field of music, Virginia has took up various arts administration and marketing positions in leading ensembles such as the English Music Festival, London City Philharmonic since 2016.

Coming from an international background, Virginia has broad experiences with IB, GCSE& HKDSE Music curriculums. She is currently an in-service music teacher of four mainstream secondary schools in Hong Kong Island.