Cecilia Chan
Cecilia Chan began learning the guzheng at the age of 6 under Miss Wong Yanyi and her mother, Ms. Du Jielian. She obtained the Performance Diploma in guzheng from the Central Conservatory of Music. During her university studies, she majored in guzheng under the tutelage of Ms. Wan Xing. She graduated with First Class Honours in the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Creative Arts and Culture and a Bachelor of Education (Hons) in Music from the Education University of Hong Kong. Currently, she is a registered music teacher for primary and secondary schools.
Chan has won championships in several international Chinese music contests. During her first academic year, she was selected as a Student Pro Artist by EdUHK MUSES and organized the concerts “Zheng Encounter” and “Journey of Zheng” with her tutor. In the following year, she received a scholarship from the President’s Commendation Scheme (Arts & Culture). She held two concerts on the same day, titled "Zhi — Zheng x Lighting x Emotional Research,” as her final year project, earning widespread acclaim from the audience.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Arts and Culture and Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Music) Co-terminal Double Degree Programme, The Education University of Hong Kong
Achievement
Huaxia Cup International Guzheng Competition
British Medici International Music Competition
Khemsiri Music International Musicians Challenge (Hong Kong)
The Education University of Hong Kong
The Central Conservatory of Music
The 10th International Music and Arts Competition
The 50th Chinese Instruments Competition
The 69th Hong Kong Schools Music Festival
The 9th Hong Kong Schools Dance & Music Festival
Performance Experience
Gallery
Ms. Chan's Performance photos
Video
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Teaching Location
Lesson
Guzheng | |||
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| Level | Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced |
| Tuition | $350/45mins $400/60mins | $500/45mins $550/60mins | $600/60mins |
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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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| 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: | |
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Typhoons and Rainstorms Arrangement
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Refund Policy
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