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Zimo Tong

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
03.2025 - 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
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
Zimo Tong