With over 12 years of experience, Helena expertly guides students of all ages and levels with a professional, patient, and creative approach. She fosters a warm and supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable expressing themselves, building strong rapport and trust that allows for deeper musical exploration.
Helena believes that music education is a journey of self-discovery and personal growth, cultivating not only a love for music but also the perseverance and dedication necessary to overcome challenges and achieve meaningful results. Recognizing each student's unique talents and learning style, she provides individualized instruction that empowers them to explore music at their own pace and reach their full potential. Her goal is to foster a lifelong appreciation for musical art, instilling the value of hard work and the satisfaction of achieving success through dedicated practice.
Helena teaches piano private lessons for all ages and levels. She strives to cultivate musicianship in their students through practicing and learning the skills and pieces. She also helps students prepare for the competitions and piano exams (RCM, ABRSM, CM, Guild, etc.). The lessons consist of technique training, repertoire performance, sight-reading, basic theory, music history, and solfege.
Helena teaches group classes of music theory and solfeggio. The classes target students with some basic foundations of music. It helps them to systematically study music theory and solfeggio, especially in preparation for the theory exams of ABRSM and CM. As part of their study of music theory, students also develop sight-reading skills, aural skills, and musicianship that helps connect music theory to piano performance..
Helena teaches K-8 music class using Dalcroze Eurhythmics, Kodaly method, and Orff Schulwerk. The class focuses on vocal music and also includes rhythmic movements, music games, ear training, and music history. It lays a solid foundation for the students while they have fun exploring music.
In-person and online lessons.
My in-person students come to me from all over the Bay Area: Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Cupertino, San Mateo, San Jose, Palo Alto, Los Altos, Fremont, Pleasanton and surrounding areas.
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