Caleb Li
Caleb is a Hongkongese violist, composer, and violinist who works as a professional musician, teaching and performing professionally.
He began his musical journey at the age of five as a violinist and later embraced roles as a composer and violist. Caleb has performed across Europe and Asia, including Switzerland, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, China and Hong Kong. He has participated in several music festivals in Europe and received the title of 'Hong Kong Youth Musician Representative' from the Hong Kong Youth Concerto (HKYC) in 2023. As an orchestral musician, he performs with professional orchestras in both the UK and Hong Kong. He has held leadership positions in different orchestras, including Principal Viola in the Royal College of Music Opera Orchestra, Principal Viola in the Hong Kong Youth Philharmonia, and Principal Viola in the University of London Symphony Orchestra, as well as leadership roles in various recording projects and classical performances.
Caleb has trained many promising young musicians. Several of his students are currently studying music in college, and some have achieved excellence in music competitions.
Caleb graduated with First Class Honours in BA Music from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, where he studied violin, viola, and composition. He then attended the Royal College of Music in London, receiving full tuition support from the college. During his studies, he focused on violin, viola, and composition, and several of his compositions have been premiered in Asia, Europe, and the USA.
Education
Master of Performance, Royal College of Music
Bachelor of Arts in Music, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Achievement
Trinity College London
Hong Kong Youth Concerto (HKYC), 2023
Performance Experience
Artistic Camerata
York Bowen Festival, Spain
Johannes Brahms Festival, Spain
Astona International, Switerland
Royal College of Music Opera Orchestra, UK
University of London Symphony Orchestra, UK
Royal College of Music Symphony Orchestra, UK
Royal College of Music Philharmonic Orchestra, UK
Pro Arte Orchestra of Hong Kong
Hong Kong Youth Philharmonia
The Chinese University of Hong Kong Chung Chi Orchestra
Working Experience
Hong Kong International Institute of Music, 2025
Salesian English School, 2024 - current
Pooi To Primary School, 2024 - current
AOG St. Hilary's College (Primary Section), 2024- currrent
RCM SPARKS, UK, 2023-2024
Hong Kong True Light College, 2022-2023, 2024-2025
Pui Kiu Primary School, 2022-2023
St. Antonius Primary School , 2021-2022
Greenery Music, 2020-2022
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Teaching Location
Tutor's Studio
Live Tutorial
Lesson
Violin | |||
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| Level | Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced |
| Tuition | $450/30mins $650/45mins $850/60mins | $450/30mins $650/45mins $850/60mins | $450/30mins $650/45mins $850/60mins |
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Viola | |||
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| Level | Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced |
| Tuition | $450/30mins $650/45mins $850/60mins | $450/30mins $650/45mins $850/60mins | $450/30mins $650/45mins $850/60mins |
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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
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