Johnny Lau
Johnny is an active trumpeter based in Hong Kong, a graduate of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, where he majored in trumpet. He performs regularly with various orchestras and ensembles throughout Hong Kong.
Lau began studying the trumpet in secondary school, training under notable teachers including Benjamin Chan, Elaine Yeung, Joseph Ngan, and Fung Ka Hing. He frequently participated in masterclasses with renowned artists such as Sergei Nakariakov, James Thompson, Chris Martin, Éric Aubier, Hannes Läubin, and German Brass.
After graduating from the University of East Anglia in the UK, Liu served as a trumpeter with the UEA Symphony Orchestra from 2013 to 2016, performing at various venues across the UK. To further his studies in trumpet performance, he joined the Bachelor of Music program at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts in 2021.
Lau engages in diverse musical projects, recordings and performances in jazz and pop music, collaborating with artists such as Jason Kui at Ko Shan Fest, Patrick Lui Jazz Orchestra, and participating in the recording of Lil’ Ashes (小塵埃) - "Let Me Go" (煙消散了). He has also performed at events like COLLAB Jan Curious x Fountain de Chopin Big Band and Free Jazz Festivals.
Since returning to Hong Kong in 2016, Lau has been a regular member in various ensembles, regularly appearing with groups such as the Happy-Go-Lucky Big Band, Fountain de Chopin Big Band, and the Hong Kong Symphony Wind Orchestra.
Education
Bachelor of Music (Honours), The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
Achievement
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
Working Experience
American School Hong Kong, 2023-Present
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Teaching style
- Tailor made exercise updated every month
- Making boring daily routine easier to digest with fun challenges
- Encourage students to record their practice on a daily basis to ensure a proper progress
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Teaching Location
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Lesson
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| Level | Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced |
| Tuition | $520/45mins $570/60mins | $570/45mins $620/60mins | $620/45mins $670/60mins |
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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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