Dr. Sung Chan Chang
Helen Chao-Casano
Monica Chung
“It gives me great joy to watch and help students discover their capacity to build masterful skill at the piano. After 2 decades of teaching, I can say that no two pianists are the same, and I enthusiastically accept that it is my responsibility to understand how best to guide them to their fullest potential during their time with me.”
Dr. Nikki Routman Ebisu
“One of my primary objectives in teaching is to promote music as a vehicle for non-verbal and artistic expression. Every child is unique, so I adapt my teaching method and lesson plan to fit the personality, learning style and mood of each and every individual student. My teaching curriculum is centered around many of my own personal childhood learning experiences and hurdles that I had to overcome. It is my duty to act not only as their instructor, but also as their mentor, role model and inspiration.”
Julia Fujioka
Katharine Hafner
Playing an instrument is one of the hardest (and most rewarding) things anyone can learn to do - coordination of small and large muscles; thinking and doing; mechanical, emotional and mental processes; individual responsibility and teamwork - there is quite a lot to keep track of in the development of each student. Beginners learn to discern and differentiate and to follow directions. Developing students "learn how to learn". Advanced students learn to use their technical skills to project and share the emotion and meaningfulness of music, to connect with the audience as they explore their own feelings. Everyone can learn. I am energized and inspired by my wonderful students as they grow in ability and character.
Heesung Hyon
Ignace Jang
Gunhwan Jung
Ethel Iwasaki
“True music education should involve the collaboration and understanding of all the fine arts. My role as a teacher should be to relate music to art, dance, and history to enrich the lives of my students in depth. Therefore, the real value of music lessons is to prepare the students for the future in making music an avocation, if not a vocation…“
Christine Lee
“My goal is not just to teach students how to play, but to help them grow in music, as well as in character. As a teacher, I take a personal interest in every student as an individual and I aim to touch their hearts through music. Helping students find joy in piano is my primary objective. Often practicing can be repetitive and tedious, especially technical exercises. However, those exercises and practices are necessary for progress. By teaching them music theories and histories, they have a better understanding and can adopt the music and express themselves. When guided by proper technique, unnecessary repetitions are minimized to allow them to find joy in music. Most of all, by revealing the wonderful world of music to them and showing them how exciting it is to play and enjoy the music, students seem to experience the music from their heart. ”
Bichuan Li
Ying Liu
Xianhe Liu
Dr. Katy Luo
Piano, Composition, Chamber Music / Honolulu, Kailua, Kaneohe
“My goal as a teacher is to help each student develop a unique and meaningful relationship with music. I believe that it is only through direct and honest engagement with this art form, that music can make a profound impact in one's life. My students engage in a variety of activities that not only nurture fundamental musical skills, but consistently present challenges for exploration and experimentation.”
Dr. Carlo Andrea Malanima
Violin, Viola, Theory and Solfege/ Honolulu
“I have extensive experience teaching students from age 4 to professional adults, with a focus on sound quality and proper technique. I use an individualized and creative approach that nurtures each student's inner musician to develop them into the best violinist they can be. I use fun and caring teaching methods that instill in all students a love of music and an appreciation of their special connection to it.”
Landon Mattox
Joshua Nakazawa
My main goal is to make music fun while teaching how to learn most efficiently. The skills involved with learning how to play music can translate into all different areas of life. Whether one chooses to learn casually or seriously, If the student works hard enough, they can receive the training and knowledge needed to reach conservatory level expectations and can be provided with guidance for a professional musical career.
