Hiu Fu C. — Piano Teacher — Toronto

Hiu Fu is a dedicated pianist and teacher who believes in the power of music to bring joy and enhance cognitive development for everyone. Her journey in music began at the age of seven in Hong Kong, where she started piano lessons and later earned her ATCL Recital in Piano from Trinity College London. While pursuing her Bachelor’s degree at the Australian National University, Hiu Fu specialized in piano performance. During this time, she worked as a piano teacher at Canberra Music Tuition and Bellchambers Music School. Under her guidance, her students thrived, displaying high motivation and achieving outstanding results in ABRSM exams. Continuing her musical journey, Hiu Fu pursued a Master of Arts in Music at Hong Kong Baptist University. Her studies included early childhood education and piano pedagogy, where she graduated with distinction. In 2022, Hiu Fu relocated to Toronto, where she continues to teach piano to individuals of all ages. She is passionate about helping students achieve their musical goals and sharing her love for music with the Toronto community.

Individual lessons are usually between 30 minutes and 1 hour. My lessons start with 30 minutes for beginners. There are many topics in a music lesson. The major ones are: 1. Sight Reading - It is important to develp good sight reading skills. As you develop an internal hearing of the music, you will learn music more easily and be more confident. 2. Piano Technique - It refers to the body movements, for example, the movement of your fingers and your wrist. Great piano technique can bring out the best sound on the piano. 3. Repertorie - This is where you bring the techniques that you have learnt to the music piece. 4. Theory - Music theory is crucial as it explains the logic of a piece, and how it should be played.