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Charlotte Tong
Professional field(s): Violin, Western Music Theory
Teaching language(s): Cantonese, English, Mandarin
Teaching since 2014
Verified
Violin, Western Music Theory
Master (Current)
Teaching since 2014
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
Charlotte Tong
Violin, Western Music Theory
The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Baptist University
Charlotte Tong graduated from the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Music at the Hong Kong Baptist University, majoring in composition and violin. She is currently studying M. Phil. in Music Composition at the University of Hong Kong with full scholarship and working as a teaching assistant. She studied composition with Prof. Chan Hin-yan and Prof. Christopher Keyes and learnt violin with Dr. Kitty Cheung, a co-founder of the Romer String Quartet and the former associate concertmaster of the Hong Kong Sinfonietta.
As a composer, her works were performed by Hong Kong New Music Ensemble, Nova Ensemble and Toolbox Percussion, etc. She was also a finalist of “New Generation 2020” and showcased her composition on the RTHK Radio 4.
As a performer, she is enthusiastic in performance. She participated in solo, chamber and orchestra performance as a violinist and violist. She was the player in HK Baptist University Symphony Orchestra, Gustav Mahler Orchestra, HK Festival Orchestra, etc.
Charlotte is a patient and experienced music educator. She has given private and group lessons for more than 8 years.
Charlotte Tong graduated from the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Music at the Hong Kong Baptist University, majoring in composition and violin. She is currently studying M. Phil. in Music Composition at the University of Hong Kong with full scholarship and working as a teaching assistant. She studied composition with Prof. Chan Hin-yan and Prof. Christopher Keyes and learnt violin with Dr. Kitty Cheung, a co-founder of the Romer String Quartet and the former associate concertmaster of the Hong Kong Sinfonietta.
As a composer, her works were performed by Hong Kong New Music Ensemble, Nova Ensemble and Toolbox Percussion, etc. She was also a finalist of “New Generation 2020” and showcased her composition on the RTHK Radio 4.
As a performer, she is enthusiastic in performance. She participated in solo, chamber and orchestra performance as a violinist and violist. She was the player in HK Baptist University Symphony Orchestra, Gustav Mahler Orchestra, HK Festival Orchestra, etc.
Charlotte is a patient and experienced music educator. She has given private and group lessons for more than 8 years.
Education
Master of Phil. in Music Composition, The University of Hong Kong
Studying
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Music, Hong Kong Baptist University
Achievement
Trinity College London
ATCL Vioin Recital
Assiciated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
Grade 8 Music Theory
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
Grade 8 Piano
Know More
- 有愛心和耐性，以專業及生動的教學方式令沉悶的課程變得輕鬆有趣，培養學生音樂才能
- 因材施教，俱能力任教學生之年齡由三歲至成人不等
- 擅長與小朋友和家長溝通，共同制定學習目標，提升小朋友學習動機
- 熟悉英國皇家音樂學院考試教材，經常鼓勵學生積極參與比賽和考試，令學生自信心提升
Teaching Location
Central and WesternEasternSouthernWan ChaiKowloon CityKwun TongSham Shui PoWong Tai SinYau Tsim Mong
Tutor's Studio
Kwun Tong
Prince Edward
Live Tutorial
Provide live Tutorial (Zoom)
Lesson
Violin | |||
| Level | Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced |
| Tuition | $550 | $700 | $800 |
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ABRSM Music Theory G. 5, G. 8 | |||
| Level | Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced |
| Tuition | $550 | $650 | / |
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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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