Zimo Tong
London,Greater London
Summary
2 weeks notice
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Piano Teacher
Handsworth Primary School/Totally RAD Hub
London, England
2025.03 - Current
- Coordinated with other teachers in Handsworth primary school to make sure students attend their piano lessons on time
- Coordinated group lessons of 2 or 3 for effective skills development on rhythm and note identifying
- Specialized in 1-to-1 piano lessons with approaches to target individual needs
- Taught students from diverse ethnic backgrounds including semi-verbal autistic children
Piano Teacher
1Note2Notes Music Academy
London, England
2022.09 - Current
- Taught ABRSM piano syllabus up to Grade 6.
- Ear training for students struggling with identifying musical errors and differences in Aural Test
- Aided students in sight-reading to better prepare for unfamiliar pieces
- Taught students with dyslexia, without reading sheet music
- Taught students of diverse ethnic backgrounds, including autistic and ADHD children
- Acquired DBS enhanced certificate to ensure safety to work among young children, teenagers and adult students
- Assessed student progress, provided constructive feedback for improvement.
DJ and Music Producer
Freelance
London, Hong Kong, Netherlands
2017.08 - 2023.05
- Released over 50 original songs and albums on major streaming platforms and record labels like HRA, Ismus Berlin and Red Rec. Produced official remixes for KAS:ST and Mr. Free (B from E)
- Crafted DJ mixes showcasing passion and talent in electronic music, ranging from House, Techno, Trance, to Downtempo. Performed at Electrowerkz, London, and hosted warehouse DJ parties in Hackney Wick. In Hong Kong, I performed at 宀 (Mihn Club), Social Room, Oma, etc, and was monthly resident at hookah lounges in Tsim Sha Tsui. In the Netherlands, I performed at Grey Space In The Middle, and arts cafe in Den Haag.
- Produced soundtracks for a production company, of which clients include HSBC, Diageo, Suntory, etc. Mixed and mastered albums, recordings, and DJ mixes.
- Work with instrumentalists and recording engineers
Sound and audio technician
Open House Hackney
London
2021.09 - 2022.10
- Set up and unpacking audio equipment
- Mic up instruments like hand drums, singing bowls, vocalists, guitars and synthesizers
- Assisted in managing an artist lineup including singer-songwriters, DJs, standup poets and musicians
- Work with people of colour and ethnic minorities
Piano Tutor
Parsons Music
Mid-levels, Hong Kong
2017.09 - 2019.12
- Taught in-person piano lessons
- Helped students with their music homework
- Revise pieces performed with the school's orchestra
- Taught students music theory up to Grade 5
Recording engineer assistant
The Record Room
Hong Kong
2018.05 - 2019.08
- Produced professional recordings for clients like HSBC, Suntory, and local musicians alike
- Scheduled and managed 2-3 recording sessions a day
- Editing various audio files and session recordings
- Hosting workshops and studio open days geared towards Hong Kong producer communities
Education
Exchange studies in IT & Design
The Hague University of Applied Sciences
The NetherlandsBachelor of Arts - Creative Arts and Culture (Music)
The Education University of Hong Kong
Hong KongPutonghua Proficiency Test
Skills
- ABRSM Grade 8 in Piano (Merit)
- ABRSM Grade 8 in Percussion (Distinction)
- ABRSM Grade 8 in Music Theory
- ABRSM Grade 6 in Guitar
- DBS enhanced certificate
Timeline
Piano Teacher
Handsworth Primary School/Totally RAD Hub
2025.03 - Current
Piano Teacher
1Note2Notes Music Academy
2022.09 - Current
Sound and audio technician
Open House Hackney
2021.09 - 2022.10
Recording engineer assistant
The Record Room
2018.05 - 2019.08
Piano Tutor
Parsons Music
2017.09 - 2019.12
DJ and Music Producer
Freelance
2017.08 - 2023.05
Exchange studies in IT & Design
The Hague University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Arts and Culture (Music)
The Education University of Hong Kong
Putonghua Proficiency Test