Songhan Li
Halifax,Nova Scotia
Summary
Patient and outgoing piano professional with a strong history of providing outstanding piano lessons. Highly motivated educator of music and performance arts adept in creating exciting and entertaining learning environment. Friendly and engaging professional with strong interpersonal talents and active listening skills. Instructed students ranging from 4 to 60 years of age. Organized a manageable number of tasks for the duration of each lesson. Determined the progress of the students by assigning them with appropriate tasks to practice. Provided bilingual (English and Mandarin) music lessons to give students a multicultural environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Piano Instructor
Long & McQuade Lesson Center
Bedford, NS
04.2023 - Current
- Observed students to assess abilities, interests and learning objectives for personalized lesson planning.
- Provided feedback on progress to students and parents.
- Encouraged students to practice regularly, both in class and at home.
- Organized recitals for advanced students to showcase their talents.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
- Reviewed sheet music with students before beginning lessons to ensure accuracy of notes played during instruction sessions.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate special needs students or those with learning disabilities.
- Taught students about cultural influences in music and art styles.
Piano Instructor
Joyful Sounds Music Studio
Halifax, NS
09.2019 - Current
- Established strong music foundation with students by incorporating basic music theory into weekly lessons.
- Conducted individual music lessons lasting from 30 to 90 minutes each.
- Arranged lessons to accommodate each student's unique goals and interests.
- Maintained daily student records and evaluated student progress.
- Worked with students to sharpen sight-reading, memorization and improvisation piano techniques.
- Selected music from various genres for use as teaching pieces.
- Prepared over 10 piano students for all level RCM exams and Kiwanis Festival.
- Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges.
Education
Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY - FOUNTAIN SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS
Halifax, NS06.2019
Skills
- Excellent with young children
- English and Mandarin Chinese proficiency
- Piano training
- Music Theory
- RCM exams preparation
- Baroque music understanding
- Fun learning process
- Multicultural art master
- Work Independently
- Progress Reporting
- Special Needs Students
Timeline
Piano Instructor
Long & McQuade Lesson Center
04.2023 - Current
Piano Instructor
Joyful Sounds Music Studio
09.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY - FOUNTAIN SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS
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