Piano Teacher

Ed Chan

Piano Lessons

Ed is currently pursuing a Master of Music (Performance Teaching) in the University of Melbourne, and holds a Diploma in Music (Piano) from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore.

Throughout his career as a musician, Ed has enjoyed working with people through ensemble work and education. He has extensive experience providing musical guidance to professional and amateur pianists, accompanying vocalists for exams and competitions, and directing choir rehearsals.

Ed teaches from his home in Parkville, but is able to travel to neighbouring suburbs to teach as well. Lessons are $30/half hour in Ed’s house, and $35/half hour at yours.

Ed is known to be patient, clear and empathetic in the way he teaches.

Ed has a current working with children check.

Enquiries are welcome through call/SMS at 0401992913, or email at edchan.mus@gmail.com

Ed Chan

Ed began piano lessons at the age of 4 and completed ABRSM Grade 8 in Piano at the age of 12. He went on to join the renowned Hwa Chong Choir at age 17, taking on the role of Student Conductor a year later.

In 2014, Ed joined the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore where he studied piano performance with the accomplished pianist Lena Ching, composition with renowned local composer Dr. Zechariah Goh, and conducting with Cultural Medallion winner, Maestro Lim Yau.

Prior to his relocation to Melbourne, Ed was the Resident Conductor of Hwa Chong Voices, an appointment he assumed since 2008. He has also served as resident conductor to the Anglo-Chinese School (Independent), Anderson Secondary School choir and Assumption English School Choir. Under his direction, the choirs have earned Gold and Silver awards in the Singapore Youth Festival and the Singapore International Choral Festival in 2013, 2014 and 2015.

Ed is currently pursuing a Master of Music (Performance Teaching) degree at the University of Melbourne and is studying under the guidance of distinguished concert pianist Janine Sowden. He is also an active member of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Chorus and performs professionally with the all-male A Cappella group, Suade.

Ed is passionate about introducing budding musicians into the wondrous world of music, and his eclectic interests in the different facets of music allow him to approach music education in an interesting and holistic manner.

Qualifications -

• ABRSM Grade 8 in Theory

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