ABOUT ME

Hi, I am Ellie. I've studied the piano for 10 years, 4 years of teaching experience. Great experience on teaching from 3 years old kids to teenagers, and adult piano learners. I'm currently in Bachelor of Music and Psychology, Classical Music Performance at Monash University under Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and Performance.


I'd be delighted to assist you in discovering your musical journey. Explore how you can join me to learn how to play with harmony.

Accomplishment and Qualifications:

2017 - Grade 8 distinction: Trinity College London

2019 - Trinity Recital Anthology, Piano Solo - Associateship diploma ATCL.

2019 - first-runner up in HKSMSA piano competition. - Hong Kong schools Music and Speech Association

2020 - Fully scored in IB Music, with A in extended essay on Music Analysis

2020 - enrolled in Monash Bachelor of Music and psychology. Nominated: specialisation on Classical music performance & Psychology Extended major.

2021 - Member of VMTA-Victorian Music Teachers’ Association

2021 - Performed in The Ian Centre of Performing Arts

2021 - Licentiate in Music, Australia (LMusA) enrolled, delayed due to covid-19.

2022 - Performer in Final round of Monash Piano Duo Prize

2022 - Winner of Australian Music Prize

2022 - Working experience in Musicia Viva

2023 - Solo concert in Monash Music Auditorium

2023 - Performer of Monash Family Fiesta in Alexander Theatre, The Carnival of the animals

REPETOIRE

PIano solo

Moszkowski: Etudes Op.72, No.8

Moszkowski: Etudes Op.72, No.9

Scarlatti: Sonata in B♭, K 544

Scarlatti: Sonata in B♭, K 545

Bach: French Suite No.5

Bach: Prelude and Fugue BWV 880

Beethoven: Sonata Op.14 No.2

Beethoven: Sonata Op.10 No.1

Beethoven: Sonata Op.13

Haydn: Sonata Hob. XVI: 24

Haydn: Sonata Hob. XVI: 49

Haydn: Sonata Hob. XVI: 51

Schubert: Impromptu Op. 142, D. 935, No. 1

Schubert: Impromptu Op. 142, D. 935, No. 3

Chopin: Valse Op.64 No.1

Chopin: Valse Op.64 No.2

Chopin: Valse Op.69 No.1

Chopin: Valse Op.70 No.2

Chopin: Valse KK IVb No.11

Chopin: Valse KK IVb No.10

Chopin: Nocturne Op.9 No.1

Chopin: Nocturne Op.15 No.1

Chopin: Nocturne Op.32 No.2

Chopin: Nocturne Op.37 No.1

Chopin: Nocturne Op.55 No.1

Chopin: Etude Op.10 No.5

Chopin: Etude Op.25 No.1

Chopin: Etude Op.25 No.9

Chopin: Ballade No.1

Tchaikovsky: October, Autumn Song from The Seasons, Op. 37a

Liszt: Consolations No.1

Mendelssohn: Capriccio Brillante Op. 22

Greig: Notturno, Op.54 No.4

Chaminade: 6 Études de concert, Op.35 No. 2 Automne

Debussy: Etudes I, Pour les cinq doigts

Debussy: Reverie

Debussy: Valse Romantique

Debussy: Arabesque No.1

Debussy: Arabesque No.2

Ravel: Jeux D'eau

Scott Joplin: The Cascades

Ernesto Nazareth: Atrevido (1913)

Philip Glass: Metamorphosis No.1

Legeti: Etudes pour piano No.5, Arc-en-ciel

Takeimitsu: Rain-Tree Sketches, no. 2 (1991)

Scott Joplin: The Cascades

Elena Kats-Chernin: Eliza Aria

深澤舞：朝と昼と夜のあいだ

Mai Fukasawa: Between Dawn, Noon and Midnight

Bartok: Piano Concerto No.3?

Carl Vine: 5 bagatelles

Peter Sculthorpe: Night Pieces

chamber

Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker Suite, Op 71a (for Piano Duo)

Gabriel Fauré: Dolly Suite, Op. 56

Gustav Holst: The Planets - II. Venus, The Bringer of Peace (for Piano Duo)

Dmitri Shostakovich: Piano Quintet Op. 57

Lennox Berkeley: Palm Court Waltz

Project (by Tristan): On the Dark Ocean for 12 hands

Linda Kouvaras: Northcote Days

Clementi: Sonata Op.16

Schumann: Abendlied

Ravel: Ma Mère l'Oye

Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals

testimonial

  • "As an adult learner, Ellie has rekindled my love for piano with engaging lessons."

    Sophia Liu

    PIANO, ADULT BEGINNER - 45 MINS COURSE

  • "Ellie’s teaching magic has my little ones eager to practice daily!"

    Hannah Park, Soo-Jin Lee (Mother)

    PIANO, GRADE 4 - 60 MINS COURSE

  • "piano is my new hobby. i have had a few different teacher and it was intimidating, but Ellie made it accessible and thrilling.

    Jenney Li

    PIANO, ADULT BEGINNER - 30 MINS COURSE

  • "Every lesson with Ellie feels like a step forward. My kids are learning and laughing!"

    Ethan Zhou, Sophia Lin (mother)

    PIANO, Grade 7 - 60 MINS COURSE

    MUSIC THEORY COURSE

  • "Ellie's patient teaching has made music theory fascinating and understandable."

    Natalie Cho

    PIANO, GRADE 8 - 60 MINS COURSE

    MUSIC THEORY COURSE

  • "Ellie's enthusiasm is infectious; my children's progress on the piano is remarkable!"

    Stella Martinez, Carlos Martinez (Father)

    PIANO, BEGINNER - 45 MINS COURSE

  • "Ellie’s approach to teaching piano brings out the best in my kids."

    Leo Wang, Sophie Wang, Jasmine Li (mother)

    PIANO, BEGINNER- 30 MINS COURSE

    PIANO, GRADE 4- 60 MINS COURSE

  • "Finding my rhythm at 50, Ellie’s guidance has been priceless."

    Jin Wei Huang

    PIANO, ADULT BEGINNER - 60 MINS COURSE

MY teaching goals

I've always enjoyed the love of music, Delivering music as a language to express feelings that words cannot describe. I wish more people could enjoy the love of music. Students become musicians, and develop musical thoughts by themselves. Learning the piano isn't easy, so I created innovative ways to learn, from activities to learning approaches.. I Hope that my students can have enjoyable learning in a fun environment.

MY TEACHING METHOD

  • DISCOVER

    In our journey, we'll begin by discovering the magic of music and learning how to focus on the keys and melodies.

  • EXPLORE

    Next, we'll explore the beautiful world of piano, identifying challenges, and finding ways to overcome them, unlocking your full potential.

  • CREATE

    The final step is to nurture your skills and creativity, refining your techniques and creating music that resonates with your soul.

QUESTIONS? LET’S CHAT.

HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED AN INQUIRE? BOOK A FREE PHONE CONSULTATION WITH ME.

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