Experience and Skills.
13+ years experience in teaching.
Music theory/Ear-Training/Sight-reading.
Preparation for CM, ABRSM and other music exams.
Branch President of MTAC, Palo Alto Branch
Committee of Rabinowitch Piano Competition
Worked as a piano faculty at New Mozart School of Music, CA
Worked at a piano faculty Port Jefferson Music Academy, NY
Worked as a pianist and advisor at Long Island Elim Baptist Church Choir
Worked as a pianist in Smithtown United Methodist Church
Piano teacher at Childhood Music School, Taiwan
Frequent Question From Parents:
We are just learning for interest. Is it necessary to be so picky about hand position, and practicing amount?
There is a question for you: If a 16-year old says that he/she is just driving to a friend’s house in the neighborhood, so wearing a seatbelt is not necessary. Does it sound right?
Am I saying that learning piano is dangerous? Well, it's never fatal. However, having a healthy playing position is very important, especially for young beginners, since their small muscles and bone are still developing. There are things that have to be done correctly at the beginning of learning: Correct hand position and sitting position; Knowing how to use strength from their entire upper body; Positive practice attitude and efficient practice methods.
Many parents came to me and said “I thought we were just learning for interest, so those things can wait till my kid actually shows interest. Besides, I don't have time to practice with him/her. After two years, I see that my kid really likes to play the piano, but his/her hand position and gesture seem strange… and he/she seems stuck on this level. Could you help him/her to fix it?” Unfortunately, what’s done is done.
Reviews
Recommend!
“Sharon Hsuan-Yu Wu is nice and responsible, I enjoy the experience from her lectures! She is always prepared before classes and I recommend strongly!”
— Bihua Y.
Good at Teaching Youngsters!
“Sharon is a very kind and great instructor. She is very good at teaching young kids, my daughter loves to take lessons with her”
— Jian
Kind and Encouraging.
“My 8 year old is so happy to be taking lessons from Sharon Wu! Ms. Wu is a true professional: in addition to her top qualifications, she has.....”
— C.W.
