A little bit about me
I am a Korean/Canadian flute player living in Oxford. My musical journey began with piano lessons from a very young age, as well as school lessons in recorder, the Korean flute 'Danso' and the melodica! Moving to Canada at the age of 12 prompted me to pick up the flute in order to join in on the wind band style music lessons. Siffnce then the flute has taken me across the oceans!
I gained a BMus (Hons) in Flute Performance at the University of Western Ontario in Canada under the tutelage of Kathleen Rudolph. I then came over to the UK to do my Masters and Postgraduate Diploma in music at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester where some of my teachers included Richard Davis, Linda Verrier, Michael Cox, Anders Lunjars-Chapelon, Joanne Boddington, and Pat Morris. I have since then studied the baroque flute with Stephen Preston as well. My interest in teaching also led me to the PGCE course at the Institute of Education. I hold Grade 8 Piano from the Royal Conservatory of Music, Canada.
Although my love affair with the flute started with classical music and my training focused on classical and orchestral music, my musical taste is very broad. I seem to have an affinity for all things Brazilian, and this has inspired me to join the London samba band Rhythms of the City. I am always trying to broaden my knowledge of different genres of music and learn new things.
I gained a BMus (Hons) in Flute Performance at the University of Western Ontario in Canada under the tutelage of Kathleen Rudolph. I then came over to the UK to do my Masters and Postgraduate Diploma in music at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester where some of my teachers included Richard Davis, Linda Verrier, Michael Cox, Anders Lunjars-Chapelon, Joanne Boddington, and Pat Morris. I have since then studied the baroque flute with Stephen Preston as well. My interest in teaching also led me to the PGCE course at the Institute of Education. I hold Grade 8 Piano from the Royal Conservatory of Music, Canada.
Although my love affair with the flute started with classical music and my training focused on classical and orchestral music, my musical taste is very broad. I seem to have an affinity for all things Brazilian, and this has inspired me to join the London samba band Rhythms of the City. I am always trying to broaden my knowledge of different genres of music and learn new things.
My Teaching Ethos
Teaching has enriched my life immensely and I have learnt so much from it. Whilst I try to tailor my teaching style to suit each individual student, I believe that all sound comes from good posture and effective use of your energy, and that this forms the foundation for all music making.
I also believe in a holistic way of learning, combining theory and aural training from the earliest stages. Performing also plays an important part in your musical development, and I will endeavour to create performing opportunities for those students who wish to participate.
Finally, music is meant to be made with other people. You learn so much about keeping time, sight reading, and playing in tune by playing together and it's more fun! That is why I try to play duets or piano accompaniment in every lesson.
I also believe in a holistic way of learning, combining theory and aural training from the earliest stages. Performing also plays an important part in your musical development, and I will endeavour to create performing opportunities for those students who wish to participate.
Finally, music is meant to be made with other people. You learn so much about keeping time, sight reading, and playing in tune by playing together and it's more fun! That is why I try to play duets or piano accompaniment in every lesson.
Teaching Posts
Current Teaching Posts include:
Previously held Teaching Posts include:
- City of London School for Girls
- Wychwood School
Previously held Teaching Posts include:
- D'Overbroek's College
- St. John's Beaumont Preparatory School for Boys
- St. Bernard's Preparatory School
- John Hampden School
- Ealing Music Service
- Soundsteps Music School
- Birkenhead High School, Wirral
- Avalon School, Wirral
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