Tommy
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- Hourly rate $50
- Response Time 2h
- Number of students 2
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Doctoral Candidate in Brass Performance with 10+ Years of International Teaching Experience
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- Boston
- at his home
- at your home
- webcam
About the lesson
My approach in teaching is firmly grounded in developing a healthy and self-driven practice culture in my students. As a practicing teacher, I strive tirelessly to lead by example. I ensure my students feel empowered after each lesson and hold them accountable to commit to their own daily grinds. For working with a new student, my typical process is to begin with the end in mind. According to the particular needs and expectations of the student, we discuss attainable and measurable goals for a given period of time. Especially during times of difficulty, I encourage my students to follow their curiosity and guard their motivation as we share the journey of music making together.
subjects
- Trumpet
- Trombone
- Euphonium
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+2
French horn
Tuba
languages
- English
levels
- All Levels
About Tommy
A native of Hong Kong based in Boston, Tommy Chiu has made appearances in major cities across Asia and North America as a musician and educator, including a recent solo appearance with the University of British Columbia Chamber Orchestra after being named as a finalist of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestral Institute Concerto Competition. Outside of performing, Tommy teaches brass extensively both online and in person. He serves as the brass faculty of the Performing Arts Center at MetroWest and maintains a private studio of students of all ages located throughout the United States and Hong Kong.
Tommy holds degrees from The Chinese University of Hong Kong and Rutgers University, where his principal teachers included Jarod Vermette of the Hong Kong Philharmonic and Colin Williams of the New York Philharmonic. Currently, he is a doctoral candidate in brass performance at Boston University under the tutelage of Toby Oft, Principal Trombone of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
Recommendations
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7
Tommy is not only a wonderful trombone musician …. he is equally a great trombone teacher. He has a skilled way of expressing concepts around HOW to play technically and musically. He's patient and keeps things moving along week to week. Highly recommended!!!
During my time with Tommy, he has helped me improve in many areas. I feel that I learn and improve every lesson. Tommy is committed to teaching and points things out where I can improve upon. While teaching, Tommy uses many analogies that help me better understand what I'm doing wrong and how I can fix it.
Tommy is a great teacher. He began teaching my son Bart trumpet three years ago, and is still teaching him. Bart developed a passion for the instrument. Tommy is one of his favorite teachers.
Tommy is a very patient teacher that always guides his students to the best of his ability and works on improving their tone and musicality during lessons. We love having him as a teacher and he has helped my child grow as a musician so much!
During the last 6 months, Tommy has been a wonderfully patient, kind, and knowledgeable teacher to my 12 year-old son. He focused on my son's particular needs and provided lessons he put together to focus on areas to improve his skills. Moreover, Tommy is a talented musician, with the skill and experience to teach any level of trombone. I am very glad I chose Tommy to mentor my son in trombone.
Danielle
Tommy taught my son the perfect posture and techniques for a first time beginner. He was very patient and seemed like he really enjoys teaching trombone and takes it very seriously. I highly recommend Tommy.
Danielle
Jolae
Knowledgeable and patient tutor. First lesson went wonderful, my child really enjoyed their lesson. Tommy is very helpful and knowledgeable. Excited to see the improvement in my child as the lessons go on.
Jolae
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- 5h: $250
- 10h: $500
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