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ABOUT zoe AS a...

as a student

Started piano at the age of 4, and violin at the age of 5. Since moving to Calgary from Taipei, Taiwan, Ms. Zoe had been studying in the Mount Royal Conservatory. As a graduate of the Academy for Gifted Youth, Ms. Zoe continued her music studies at University of Calgary and earned her degree in Bachelor of Music, major in Violin Performance. Throughout the years, she had studied under Alla Magid, former CPO member; Bill van der Sloot, the renowned leader in the development of young artist; and Edmond Agopian, violin professor, famous conductor, and member of the U of C Quartet at University of Calgary.

Not only Ms. Zoe had developed well-rounded techniques of violin playing and musicianship, she also obtained various teaching aspects and skills from her teachers. Ms. Zoe had participated in numerous music activities such as recitals, concerts, rehearsals, symphonic orchestras, chamber ensembles, masterclasses, and Kiwanis Music festivals (now the Calgary Performing Arts Festival).

2013 May: The Julliard School

Starling-DeLays Symposium
teaching pedagogy and master classes with Itzhak Perlman

2010 - 2012: University of Calgary

Bachelor of Music, major in violin performance
Senior Recital: April 2012
Junior Recital: February 2011
featured soloist with University of Calgary Orchestra
Undergraduate Nominated Award: XL 103 Newcap Awards in Music

2002 - 2010: Mount Royal University

Music Performance Diploma
Graduation Recital: April 2010
Academy for Gifted Youth, Mount Royal Conservatory
Calgary Youth Orchestra

as a student

teacher

professional

"Zoe has taught my daughter violin since she was 4.5 years old. She is excellent with children and is able to engage their attention and make the lesson fun, enjoyable and age-appropriate. I love that she is trilingual and that my child is also exposed to a different language during her lesson. It is clear that Zoe is a passionate, dedicated and exceptional teacher and musician!" - D. Luk

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as a teacher

Ms. Zoe started teaching since 2009. She found herself with great passion being a violin teacher. She enjoys teaching students of all ages and levels, seeing the individual performance, and providing the best suitable instructions. Although specialized in Suzuki Method, Ms. Zoe also teaches RCM, Yamaha, traditional, and popular music.

Ms. Zoe is very patient, friendly, and professional with students and parents. She believes in open and consistent communications which could solve most of the potential issues that may arise from daily lessons, practices to future goals. Ms. Zoe treats her students' happiness and improvement as motivations for her in becoming a better teacher.

2021 July: Alberta Summer Suzuki Institute

Violin Teaching Strategies with Joanne Melvin

2021 February: Elizabeth Faidley Pedagogy Workshop

6 hours in 3 days of online training classes
violin pedagogy from Twinkle to the music business aspects

2020 October: Dr. Lin Yao Ji Violin Method

Certificate of Intermediate Training
Award of Excellent Teacher

2020 May: Dr. Lin Yao Ji Violin Method

Certificate of Introductory Training
Award of Excellent Teacher

2017 - 2018: Calgary Winter Club

Private violin & piano instructor

2016 July: Institut Suzuki Montréal

Violin Unit 4 Training Course

2016 July: Chicago Suzuki Institute

Violin Unit 3 Training Course

2015 - 2016: Grace Notes Music Academy

Private & group violin instructor

2015 July: Institut Suzuki Montréal

Violin Unit 2 Training Course

2014 July: Institut Suzuki Montréal

Every Child Can!
Violin Unit 1 Training Course

2009 - Present: ZK Music Studio

Private and group violin instructions
Suzuki, RCM, Traditional
taught ages 2-70

2010 - 2013: Musica Academy, Yamaha Music School

Yamaha Certified Violin Instructor
Private and group violin instructions
Administrative staff

as a teacher

as a professional

I love my career as a private music teacher. I also enjoy playing for others just as much as I love teaching. I am an active musician in the local areas of Calgary and Edmonton, providing beautiful music to people at their special occasions. I have played at weddings, proposals, birthday parties, and also in senior homes celebrating Canada Day.

I always seek for opportunities to expand my musical experience, to learn more from other professionals, and to make contribution to the society. I am so appreciated to be in such an environment that there are lots organizations helping and guiding teachers and musicians through all kinds of questions they might have with their careers.