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
09.2022 - 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
08.2017 - 05.2023
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
09.2021 - 10.2022
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
09.2017 - 12.2019
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
05.2018 - 08.2019
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 Netherlands
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Arts and Culture (Music)
The Education University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Putonghua 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
03.2025 - Current
Piano Teacher
1Note2Notes Music Academy
09.2022 - Current
Sound and audio technician
Open House Hackney
09.2021 - 10.2022
Recording engineer assistant
The Record Room
05.2018 - 08.2019
Piano Tutor
Parsons Music
09.2017 - 12.2019
DJ and Music Producer
Freelance
08.2017 - 05.2023
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
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