Weihong Neo

Name:	Weihong Neo
Location:	Singapore SG 600274
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Additional Info:	With the love and passion for music, I have always enjoyed playing the piano. I possess perfect pitch (the ability to recognise pitch by ear), and have been playing the piano since I was four. Having passed my ABRSM Diploma for piano performance with flying colours in 2017, I am now looking for opportunities to give back to the community, through the nurturing and education of talents in the area of piano, regardless of age and current skill level. In the area of teaching, I would describe myself to be a patient and dedicated music educator who looks out for the strengths and weaknesses in playing. Back when I was the section leader of guitar ensembles for 6 years, I would make my best effort to help my section members understand, through reminders, analogies and recording different parts of given pieces to allow them to make out different parts of the piece more clearly. Despite being more familiar with the ABRSM syllables that I myself took, I am also open to teach students inclined towards pursuing certification from other exam boards such as Trinity, or even students who would like to play simply for leisure purposes. I have finished serving two years of NS at the beginning of 2018, and am currently awaiting for matriculation to NUS in August. Nevertheless, I intend to be teaching piano part-time for the longer term, as having personally undergone the journey in music education, I believe in the importance of a student’s long-term experience in music education, that takes time to fulfil and obtain - as much as it takes a teacher dedication to provide a meaningful and worthwhile experience for the student. (It is also the reason I have proposed only time slots that I can commit to in the long term.) I believe music is a universal language. My philosophy in music education is that there is something unique and special that every individual has to contribute to music in their own way. My aim is, thus, to help every student understand, develop and reach their full musical potential as far as possible, such that play, read, hear, feel and enjoy music, with their own sense of artistic style. I am hopeful to be able to further extend my passion for music by bringing enlightenment to others too through their eventual acquired abilities to not only make but also appreciate a variety of music. ----------------------------- Outstanding Achievements/ Milestones in Piano - Distinction in ABRSM Diploma in Piano Performance (2017) - Merit in ABRSM Grade 6 Theory (2010) - Currently pursuing Music Theory Grade 8 (estimated to obtain in March 2019) - Taught piano informally before and advised on rhythm, key, chord progression and harmony - Self-taught chords, improvisation and freestyle techniques - Able to play contemporary songs by ear - Recorded several covers and classical recordings - Played keyboard for ACJC Guitar Ensemble for several bands; small group performances (2015). - Served as keyboardist in church for 4+ years (2012-2016, 2018) - Played accompaniment for church choir (2018) - Able to provide advice for christian praise and worship songs if needed - Played informally at student concert (2017) - Played for Steinway’s Piano Marathon (2017; charity event) ----------------------------- Other Outstanding Music Achievements - SST and ACGE Guitar Ensemble Section Leader for 6 years (2010-2015) - ACGE Guitar Ensemble Concert Master for 2 years (2014-2015) - ACGE Guitar Ensemble Student Conductor for 1 year (2015) - Lead ensemble, guided and taught section members to play SYF and Concert Pieces - Composed and arranged several pieces for a variety of instruments played during annual guitar concert, including --- Anime Medley (scored for keyboard, classical guitar, acoustic guitar); --- Phantom of the Opera (scored for band consisting of electric/acoustic/bass guitars, keyboard, cajon); --- How to Train your Dragon Medley (scored for 8 guitar parts) --- Spongebob Medley (scored for 2 guitar parts) - Co-arranger of Coldplay Medley for student alumni performance (2017) - Awarded Outstanding Service Award for contributions to ACJC Guitar Ensemble (2015) - Honourable mention (book award) during Leadership Conference for section leaders (2015) - Performed during SYF (2012, 2013, 2015) - Performed for Charity Christmas Concert (2014) - Performed for annual Guitar Concert “Glissando” (2014, 2015, 2017) - Performed for TOUCH charity event (2016) - Performed for Guitar Ensemble Festival (2014, 2015) - Performed for NUSS CNY Lunch for the Elderly (2015) - Participated in Conductor’s Workshop (2014)
Fees:	S$ 40.00 Singapore Dollars Per Hour Fees vary according to grades. Please kindly feel free to contact me for more information.
Will Teach:	Beginners, Intermediate Grades, Advanced Grades, Adult Beginners