Melbourne VIC, Australia Doncaster East VIC, Australia
Piano Lessons | Violin Lessons | Aural Lessons, Theory Lessons, Music And Movement For Under Fives
Bio
Kristy graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Music with Honours in 2022 where she studied piano performance under the tutelage of Ms.Nancy Loo and harpsichord with Dr. Timothy Kwok Ka Ho. She started learning the piano at the age of 4 and started violin as her second instrument at the age of 6. Kristy received her Trinity ATCL diploma in piano in 2016 and DipABRSM in violin in 2017. She also received her Grade 8 viola certificate with distinction in 2016. Kristy studied instrumental pedagogy and research with Dr. Annie Mok and Dr. Brian Thompson and was awarded the Michael E. McClellan Music Essay Prize 2022 for her piano pedagogy research. Kristy has performed in many orchestras and toured overseas for music exchanges, competitions and festivals.
Kristy also graduated with a Master of Music Therapy at The University of Melbourne and is currently a registered music therapist (RMT) with the Australian Music Therapy Association (AMTA). She has experience working with children with developmental delays, people with dementia and older adults in clinics, hospitals and residential aged care homes.
Kristy believes in the power of music to engage and empower people, and develops her approach to family and person-centred care, using music-based intervention to support people with disabilities and their families to achieve therapeutic goals in a safe positive space with a strength-based and neuro-affirming approach.
Kristy loves her work as an inspiring music teacher to kids and young adults and also aspires to develop her therapeutic skills as a thriving music therapist.
Teaching Info
Music Teaching
I taught more than 60 students in the past 10 years. I take students from preliminary to advanced standards and can help students prepare for AMEB and ABRSM exams. I enjoy passing on my musical knowledge and sharing my enthusiasm in music to my students.
Lessons can be taught in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
Music Therapy Service
I offer music therapy service to children with neurodivergent needs and developmental delays, people with dementia. I use music-based interventions such as music improvisation, musical play, music listening and singing to support individual’s cognitive functioning, as well as their mental, social, physical, spiritual and emotional wellbeing.
Music therapy is different from music lessons or entertainment, as it focuses on improving health, functioning and wellbeing. It involves understanding individual’s needs and music preferences and working towards identified goals. Musical skills or knowledge is not required for individual to receive music therapy.