Kaden Yim
Kaden Yim started learning bassoon at age 11. Yim started his bassoon learning with Miss Angel Cheung On Ki. In 2012, he started his music study in Hong Kong Baptist University for two years, studying from Mr. Kam Shui, former principal bassoon of Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra. Then, he continued his music study in Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA). He attained Bachelor of Music (Honours) Degree in 2018. He studied with Mr. Ting-Yuen Chan since 2019, principal bassoon of Shanghai Symphony Orchestra and obtained Master of Music in 2023 from HKAPA.
Kaden Yim actively participate in chamber groups as well as orchestras. He had worked with Pan Asia Symphony Orchestra, Ponte Orchestra, Gustav Mahler Orchestra and more. He travelled and performed in different countries including Taiwan, Austria, Thailand, Spain and Singapore. He has participated in international music festivals including International Double Reed Society Conferences, Asian Double Reed Association Conference, World Music Competition, Singapore Double Reed Weekend and more. In 2018, he was award Musicus Society’s Bank of China and Tung Foundation Overseas Training Bursaries to participate a music training program in Finland alongside with Kuhmo Chamber Music Festival. In 2019, his chamber group was awarded first prize in Thailand International Wind Symphony Competition and his quintet group also represented the academy and performed in Macau 2019. In 2022, he was invited to join the Rome Chamber Music Festival.
Over the years, Yim also actively participates in many masterclasses and workshops and festivals. Yim participated classes with Mr. Ricardo Terzo, Mr. Carlo Colombo, Mr. Denial Jemison, Mr. Matthias Racz and more.
He is a member of Young Pro Platform under The Orchestra Academy of Hong Kong and a committee member of The Bassoonion, a local organization promoting the bassoon. He has written serval arrangement works for bassoon ensemble groups. He is now active in teaching and performing.
Education
Master of Music, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
Bachelor of Music (Honours) Degree, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
Performance Experience
Young Pro Platform, 2021-present
Cantabile Orchestra, 2023
Rome Chamber Music Festival, 2022
Pan Aisa Symphony Orchestra, 2016-present
Cammer Musicus, 2019
Working Experience
Yaumati Catholic Primary School, 2022-present
Heept Yunn Primary School, 2021-present
International Christian Quality Music Secondary and Primary School, 2017-present
Hong Kong Baptist Convention Primary School, 2017-2023
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Teaching Style
Yim's teaching is flexible and continuous adjusting accordingly. Through learning, Yim wish students not only learn playing the instrument and music, but also enjoying the class, grwoing and developing.
Young students usually starts with half of the instrument, which is easier to start with. The rest of the instrument will be added as the learning progress.
Self-made notes are provided for theory class.
Classes can be conducted in Cantonese or English.
Teaching Location
Tutor's Studio
Live Tutorial
Lesson
Bassoon | |||
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| Level | Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced |
| Tuition | $550 - $650 | $600 - $700 | $630 - $730 |
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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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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
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