Verified
Dick Mak
Professional field(s): Erhu, Gaohu
Teaching language(s): Cantonese, English, Mandarin, Japanese
Teaching since 2009
Verified
Master
Teaching since 2009
Cantonese, English, Mandarin, Japanese
Dick Mak
Erhu, Gaohu
The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Master of Music degree in Chinese Music Performance
Gaohu Acting Assistant Principal of the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra
Born in Hong Kong, he holds a Master of Music degree in Chinese Music Performance from The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts and has been a huqin virtuoso with the HKCO since 2015. He received training in various kinds of huqin under Cheung Hiu-fai, Chan Yiu-sing, Prof Wang Guotong, Prof Yu Qiwei and Zhang Chongxue. While at the Academy, he was awarded several scholarships, including the Exxon Mobile Scholarship, the Musicus Society Trey Lee Scholarship, and the Hong Kong Bank Foundation (Hong Kong – Mainland Exchange Scholarship on which he went to the Mainland to further his training in erhu under Yan Jiemin. Mak was awarded a Diploma in Performing Arts (Music), a Bachelor of Music (Honours) degree and a Master of Arts in Music (with double major in erhu and gaohu) by The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. He gave two graduation solo recitals at the Academy’s Concert Hall, one in 2016 and the other in 2014.
Mak is now also part-time Erhu tutor in The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. He was also the concertmaster of the Yao Yueh Chinese Music Association and the Academy Chinese Orchestra, and Zhonghu Principal of the Hong Kong Youth Chinese Orchestra. Apart from performing with the HKCO, he is also an active player with local orchestras in a bid to promote huqin music. He has been on tour to Australia, Finland, Russia, Sochi, South Korea, Singapore, mainland China, Taiwan and Macao for performance and artistic exchange.
The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Master of Music degree in Chinese Music Performance
Gaohu Acting Assistant Principal of the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra
Born in Hong Kong, he holds a Master of Music degree in Chinese Music Performance from The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts and has been a huqin virtuoso with the HKCO since 2015. He received training in various kinds of huqin under Cheung Hiu-fai, Chan Yiu-sing, Prof Wang Guotong, Prof Yu Qiwei and Zhang Chongxue. While at the Academy, he was awarded several scholarships, including the Exxon Mobile Scholarship, the Musicus Society Trey Lee Scholarship, and the Hong Kong Bank Foundation (Hong Kong – Mainland Exchange Scholarship on which he went to the Mainland to further his training in erhu under Yan Jiemin. Mak was awarded a Diploma in Performing Arts (Music), a Bachelor of Music (Honours) degree and a Master of Arts in Music (with double major in erhu and gaohu) by The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. He gave two graduation solo recitals at the Academy’s Concert Hall, one in 2016 and the other in 2014.
Mak is now also part-time Erhu tutor in The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. He was also the concertmaster of the Yao Yueh Chinese Music Association and the Academy Chinese Orchestra, and Zhonghu Principal of the Hong Kong Youth Chinese Orchestra. Apart from performing with the HKCO, he is also an active player with local orchestras in a bid to promote huqin music. He has been on tour to Australia, Finland, Russia, Sochi, South Korea, Singapore, mainland China, Taiwan and Macao for performance and artistic exchange.
Education
Master of Music, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
Achievement
Central Conservatory of Music
Performance Diploma of Erhu
Central Conservatory of Music
Grade 2 Theory Exam Cerificate
The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
Grade 8 Piano
The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
Grade 5 Theory
The 20th Osaka International Music Competition
First-Runner up (Hong Kong District)
Performance Experience
Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra, 2020
Gaohu Solo, “The Bauhinia” – Gaohu Concerto
Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra (in Japan), 2020
Gaohu Solo, "Birds returning to the Forest"
Hong Kong YaoYue Chinese Orchestra, 2015-2018
Concert Master
The Hong Kong YaoYue Chinese Orchestra, 2018
Erhu Solo, "Ode to Hero" -Double Erhu Concerto
HKAPA Concert Hall, 2017
Erhu Solo, “The Great Wall Capriccio” The First and Second Movement
Working Experience
Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra, 2020-present
Acting Gaohu Assiatant Principal
Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra, 2015-present
Full-time Huqin Performer
The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, 2019-present
Erhu/Gaohu Tutor
Buddhist Wong Fung Ling College, 2017-present
Erhu tutor
Baptist Lui Ming Choi Secondary School, 2017-2019
Erhu Tutor
St. Francis of Assisi’s College, 2013-2014
Erhu Tutor
Homantin Government Secondary School, 2011-2014
Erhu Tutor
Timmy Music Institute Limited, 2009-2015
Erhu Tutor
Know More
Teaching Methodology and Taeching Method
- A Specially Designed syllaubs for each student in order to provide a all-rounded and balanced learning experience for each student.
(Not only traditional and modern Erhu pieces, western music, pop, jazz and other genre of music can also be taught) - Students can cultivate their interest in music, logical thinking and critical thinking through relaxing lessons.
- Establish short-term targets (recording, examinations, or competitions) to build up students’ confidence and interest.
- A systematic teaching not only help students to understand critical points,but also help students correct teir misunderstandings immediately
- Other than practical training, aural training, orchestral techniques, music history are also included to strengthen their musical sense.
Gallery
Selected moments
Video
How to do Vibratos on Erhu
Teaching Location
SouthernWan ChaiYau Tsim MongKwai TsingSha TinTsuen Wan
Tutor's Studio
80-86, Argyle Street, MongKok (5 mins walk from Mong Kok East Station)
Live Tutorial
Zoom, Facetime
Lesson
Erhu | |||
| Level | Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced |
| Tuition | $400 – $500 | $500 – $600 | $600 – $800 |
| Notes |
| ||
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
Other Tutors . . .
Lesson Booking Guide
How to Book a Lesson
| Lesson Booking Procedure: | |
| 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?
Protecting tutors’ personal privacy is our job; Tutors need to avoid unnecessary leakage of privacy.
| Before student/parent makes payment: | |
| i. | Some tutors do NOT accept direct contact. |
| ii. | Some tutors will call student/parent with a “Hidden Number”.＊ |
| iii. | Some tutors accept to contact student/parent through various ways.＊ |
| ＊ | After contacting the tutor, if the student/parent intends to take a lesson, the tuition of the first lesson has to be paid to M5 Music before having lesson. |
Tuition of the First Lesson
The tuition of the first lesson is charged by M5 Music (accept Bank Transfer or FPS); Students do NOT need to pay additional fee for the first lesson.
Tuition of the Second Lesson and Beyond
Starting from the second lesson, please pay tuition directly to the tutor. Generally, four lessons will be calculated as one session. Please check with your tutor about the payment method for the second lesson and beyond.
No Free Trail Lesson
M5 Music and all tutors do NOT offer free trial lessons. All “trial lessons” are considered as the “first lesson”.
Student's Absence Notice
Student’s absent must be proposed 24 hours before the lesson time. Otherwise, it will be regarded as “Impromptu Absence”. Providing a make-up lesson or not will be decided by the tutor him/herself. Hereby declare, M5 Music will NOT provide refund for “Impromptu Absence” even if the tutor does not want to provide a make-up lesson.
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.