Stella P. — Piano Teacher — Burnaby

Taught at Hollyburn Country Club, Maple Leaf Piano School, ONLINE, students' houses. The Associate of The Royal Conservatory (ARCT) Diploma in Piano Pedagogy 1999-2001 • Trained to teach. At the BC Conservatory of Music, studied under Edward Parker, uncle and first piano teacher to renowned Canadian concert pianists Jon Kimura Parker and James Parker. Along with his son, Ian Parker, the family of concert pianists is known as the “Three Parkers”. The Associate of The Royal Conservatory (ARCT) Diploma for Piano Performers 1993-2000 • Studied under Eileen Parker in Burnaby, BC, who studied in China, Russia, and Canada Yamaha Music Education 1985-1993 • Began studying music under the Yamaha system at the age of 5 in Taiwan until the age of 13 Cariboo Hill Concert Band 1994-1998 • Clarinet player in Concert Band in high school

* Online Lessons, in-person lessons at students' homes, FREE twice a year recitals on a Steinway Grand Piano - Students often want to learn pop songs which I also teach them to play. Sometimes they find songs from youtube videos or from school, or old songs they already know and I convert them into a simple melody that they can play on the piano. - I focus both on the enjoyment and fun aspect of learning piano as well as technical competencies such as proper techniques, note reading, rhythm training, ear training and sight reading. - Initially, I was trained to teach by Edward Parker, the first teacher of three Canadian Concert pianists and also by passing the piano teaching exams (not piano performing exams) at the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM). Now, I modify my teaching method for the students' natural aptitude, personality and reason for learning the piano. - I have taught at a wide range of settings. From second generation studio, to exclusive sports country club to students' homes.