Annette Chan
Annette Chan is a music graduate of Hong Kong Baptist University, majoring in flute under the tutelage of Mr. Olivier Nowak, the Co-principal flute of Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra. During her secondary schooling, she acquired both piano and flute Grade 8 with distinction. She continued her musical training from her flute teacher Brian Chan Tsz Chun and obtained the LTCL diploma in 2016. Being an ensemble player and flute soloist, Annette has performed in various concerts and local music events including Hong Kong Baptist University Symphony Orchestra and Wind Symphony concerts. She is currently the flute and piccolo player of Hong Kong Chamber Wind Philharmonia and participates in regular concerts.
Having the enthusiasm on music education, Annette has been a music tutor since 2012 and has been studying music pedagogy at Hong Kong Baptist University. She is now teaching flute, piano and music theory as a private tutor, her students have obtained distinction in ABRSM exams. Apart from one-on-one teaching, Annette also coaches group class and being piano accompanist for her students during public examinations and competitions. She is currently teaching as an instrumental class instructor at local schools including HKUGA Primary School, St. Paul Convent Primary School, Buddhist Chung Wah Kornhill Primary School.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Music Studies, Hong Kong Baptist University
Achievement
Trinity College London
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
Performance Experience
Hong Kong Baptist University Wind Symphony, 2014-2018
Hong Kong Baptist University Symphony Orchestra, 2018
Hong Kong Chamber Wind Philharmonia, 2018-2020
Working Experience
Kau Yan School, 2022-Present
PHC Wing Kwong College, 2024-Present
HKUGA Primary School, 2017-2023
Buddhist Chung Wah Kornhill School, 2018-2024
St. Paul Convent School, 2017-2020
Tseung Kwan O Catholic Primary School, 2017-2019
S.K.H. Chu Oi Primary School, 2015-2018
Gallery
Annette Chan's performance photos
Video
Annette Chan's Winter Student Concert 2025
Annette Chan's Student Recital 2024
Niccolò Paganini: Cantabile in D
Teaching Location
Tutor's Studio
Live Tutorial
Lesson
Flute | |||
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| Level | Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced |
| Tuition | $550 | $650 | $700 - $800 |
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Piano Accompaniment | |||
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| Level | Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced |
| Tuition | $500 | $600 | / |
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ABRSM Music Theory G. 5 | |||
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| Level | Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced |
| Tuition | $500 | / | / |
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Level:
All Instrumental Lessons / Accompaniment
Beginner: Beginner - G. 4
Intermediate: G. 5 - G. 7
Advanced: G. 8 or above
Western Music Theory
Beginner: ABRSM Music Theory G. 5
Intermediate: ABRSM Music Theory G. 8
Advanced: Trinity College London AmusTCL or above
Chinese Music Theory
Beginner: Shanghai Conservatory of Music Theory
Beginner: Central Conservatory of Music Theory G. 1
Intermediate: Central Conservatory of Music Theory G. 2
Advanced: Not applicable
Private Lesson Booking Instructions
How to Book a Lesson
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| 2. | Discuss and arrange the lesson time, location, tuition fee, etc. |
| 3. | The lesson will be confirmed after completing the payment of the Tuition of the First Lesson. |
| 4. | Take the lesson according to the booking time. |
| 5. | The second lesson and beyond are arranged by the student/tutor themselves. |
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Is it Allowed to Contact the Tutor before Making Payment?
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| Before student/parent makes payment: | |
| i. | Some tutors do NOT accept direct contact. |
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Tuition of the First Lesson
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Tuition of the Second Lesson and Beyond
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No Free Trail Lesson
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Student's Absence Notice
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Typhoons and Rainstorms Arrangement
If the first lesson is affected by typhoon and rainstorm warning, M5 Music can assist both parties to reschedule the lesson.
Refund Policy
We only provide a refund if the tutor is absent on the original booking time, and cannot provide a make-up lesson for the next 14 days. Apart from this, we do not accept any refund request.