Ruth O  
Instruments: Piano, Keyboard
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Country, Gospel, Swing

My piano teaching experience dates back to 1986, when I was studying for my Associate Diploma. I was a piano teacher's assistant for a few years and later as a part time piano teacher. After I earned my Licentiate Diploma from Trinity College of London in 1991, I started teaching full time in my own studio. I've taught children and adults of all ages. I've also taught piano lessons in private, semi-private and group settings for more than 20 years. My students are encouraged to play different styles of music, take part in piano and music camps, recitals and many more.

For very young students, I usually start them off by using non traditional approach - Aural Approach or with Faber or Piano Adventure method if parents prefer the Traditional Approach. With Aural Approach, students will learn to be able to play what they hear, just like learning a language, you learn to speak before learning to write and read. Shortly after, they learn to associate what they play with music notation. After they learn the basic fundamentals, they will be exposed to a variety of repertoire, depending on what motivates each individual. I aim to have my students to have a well rounded music education; to be truly music literate. As for teenagers, I would use music that attract students this age group. For Adults, I will see what type of music they are interested in, their goals and proceed accordingly. With all that being said, each student is different, their learning pace, style and interested are different, therefore I will tailor each lesson to cater to each individual's needs, so that every lesson will be engaging and fun, no matter their ability level so that they will gain the utmost from their piano lessons. I also integrate the use of technology, supplemental materials and games in my teaching.