MIHORI MUSIC STUDIO, YOUR PIANO INSTRUCTOR, ACCOMPANIST, AND THEORY NEEDS
Professional Guidance
MY STORY
I’ve been working as a professional Piano Instructor since 1993 and can honestly say I can’t think of anything else that would bring me such joy every day. I love working with students of all ages and abilities and get so much satisfaction from seeing how they grow and develop in their skills and performance. For more information, contact me today.
MY BACKGROUND
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications
EDUCAITON
Master of Music
Graduate Performance Diploma
Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 1995-2000
Teachers: Robert MacDonald, Marian Hahn
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Teachers: Lambert Orchis, Charles Abramovich
Bachelor of Music
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 1992-1994
Teachers: Dean Kramer, Claire Wachter
September 2005 - Current
PIANO INSTRUCTOR AND ACCOMPANIST
Teaching piano and theory privately, accompanying exams and performing chamber music at all levels.
September 2000-2005
LECTURER, MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, BALTIMORE MD
Teaching music theory, ear training, keyboard classes and individual lessons
September 2000-2005
ACCOMPANIST, REDEEMER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, KINGSVILLE, MD
Accompanied the weekly Sunday service and special occasions.
1995-2005
PRIVATE TEACHER, BALTIMORE, MD
Teaching piano privately
1994-1995
TEACHING ASSISTANT, UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, EUGENE, OR
Awarded to teach group keyboard classes and individual lessons at University of Oregon.
ONLINE LESSONS
Online Lessons
The online lessons are equally beneficial as the normal in-person lessons, and in many ways supplement their study. As the theory exams are all online, and the performance grades could be recorded at home, the online lessons are possibly more ideal than the in-persons lessons for some pupils.
LESSONS
Continued Learning
MUSIC THEORY CLASS
ABRSM Grade 5 Theory Exam
This class will prepare pupils for ABRSM grade 5 theory exam, which is a prerequisite for practical exams beyond grade 6 level.
ANY LEVEL AND AGES
From Beginners to Advanced
A good start with a solid foundation is essential for further development into an advanced level. My plan for every pupil is to enjoy playing any piece of music they desire.
ACCOMPANIMENT
Playing together
I offer accompanying service for exams and concerts. I have extensive experience in performing chamber music, and I hope you will enjoy playing with me.
FEES AND POLICIES
Lessons and Accompaniment
By attending the lessons, you agree to this policies.
PIANO LESSONS AND ACCOMPANIMENT
Basic Hourly Charge
£46/hr
MONTHLY FEES
For Lessons term time only
The piano lesson fees could be paid monthly. The monthly fee is calculated as 12 mohinstalments of 38 lessons/yr. Monthly fees are, therefore; £145 for 1-hour lessons, £109.25 for 45 minute lessons and £72 for 30 minute lessons.
CANCELLATIONS
24 hour notice required
Please give me as much notice as possible so that we can reschedule.
MAKE UP LESSONS
Missed Lessons
Any missed lesson will be made up as long as it is reasonable. Thank you for understanding in advance for when the lessons are missed unreasonably, such as no-shows due to forgetfulness, you will have to forfeit the paid lesson fee.
EXTRA LESSONS
During holidays
Extra lessons are available at the basic hourly charge.
TERMINATIONS
1 month notice required
Please let me know as soon as you know you need to terminate lessons. If you need to stop lessons during the academic year, the lessons fees are calculated accordingly, so you will only pay for the lessons you received.
FEES AND POLICIES
Music theory Grade 5 course
ONLINE CLASSES
Fee: £260/term
A 12-week course is offered every Wednesday evening 7:30-8:30 during the term time.
Pupils' Concerts
Subject to change
Pupils will have an opportunity to perform in an informal setting. It is a very valuable part of the lessons, and every one is encouraged to participate.
EXTRA LESSONS
By appointment only
Extra help is available from £46/hr. This will be a one-on-one meeting.
SCHEDULE
Academic Year 2023-2024
Underlined numbered days are off days
MONDAYS
September: 4, 11, 18, 25,
October: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30,
November: 6, 13, 20, 27,
December: 4, 11, 18, 25,
January: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29,
February: 5, 12, 19, 26,
March: 4, 11, 18, 25,
April: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29,
May: 6, 13, 20, 27,
June: 3, 10, 17, 24,
July: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29,
August: By Appointment Only
TUESDAYS
September: 5, 12, 19, 26,
October: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31,
November: 7, 14, 21, 28,
December: 5, 12, 19, 26,
January: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
February: 6, 13, 20, 27,
March: 5, 12, 19, 26,
April: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
May: 7, 14, 21, 28,
June: 4, 11, 18, 25,
July: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30,
August: By Appointment Only
WEDNESDAYS
September: 6, 13, 20, 27,
October: 4, 11, 18, 25,
November: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29,
December: 6, 13, 20, 27,
January: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31,
February: 7, 14, 21, 28,
March: 6, 13, 20, 27,
April: 3, 10, 17, 24,
May: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29,
June: 5, 12, 19, 26,
July: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31,
August: By Appointment Only
THURSDAYS
September: 7, 14, 21, 28,
October: 5, 12, 19, 26,
November: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
December: 7, 14, 21, 28,
January: 4, 11, 18, 25,
February: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29,
March: 7, 14, 21, 28,
April: 4, 11, 18, 25,
May: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
June: 6, 13, 20, 27,
July: 4, 11, 18, 25,
August: By Appointment Only
FRIDAYS
September: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29,
October: 6, 13, 20, 27,
November: 3, 10, 17, 24,
December: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29,
January: 5, 12, 19, 26,
February: 2, 9, 16, 23,
March: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29,
April: 5, 12, 19, 26,
May: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31,
June: 7, 14, 21, 28,
July: 5, 12, 19, 26,
August: By Appointment Only
SATUDAYS
September: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
October: 7, 14, 21, 28,
November: 4, 11, 18, 25,
December: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
January: 6, 13, 20, 27,
February: 3, 10, 17, 24,
March: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
April: 6, 13, 20, 27,
May: 4, 11, 18, 25,
June: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29,
July: 6, 13, 20, 27,
August: By Appointment Only
Dance of Sugar Plum Fairy by Tchaikovsky
Our video collaboration project for this term is Dance of Sugar Plum Fairy by Tchaikovsky. I hope this will bring you Christmas cheers.
ABRSM Piano Exam Pieces and scales
CONTACT ME
New subscriptions will be available in the spring term 2022. Looking forward to meeting you.
45 Belvedere Gardens, West Molesey, Surrey, KT8 2TB
07903229226