Charlotte Tong
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
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Music, Hong Kong Baptist University
Achievement
Trinity College London
Assiciated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
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
Tutor's Studio
Live Tutorial
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
Lesson Booking Guide
How to Book a Lesson
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| 1. | Submit student information; The tutor will respond according to the information.Messages between student/tutor will be screenshotted or forwarded through M5 Music.＊ |
| 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. |
| ＊ | If the student/parent wants to contact the tutor directly before the payment, please read Is it Allowed to Contact the Tutor before Making Payment? |
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. |
| ii. | Some tutors will call student/parent with a “Hidden Number”.＊ |
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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.