Kiki

5 (25 reviews)

Rate $115
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Number of students Kiki has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
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Number of students Kiki has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

5 (25 reviews)

$115/h

Violin

Leader of Birmingham String Quartet. Host 2 students concerts a year! Friendly, patient and fun!

Name: Kiki
Address: Birmingham, CA
Telephone: undefined
Price range: $115

Violin

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One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Kiki will be happy to arrange your first Violin lesson.

About Kiki

Currently leader of Birmingham String Quartet.

Kiki was learning from Lawrence Jackson, former leader of the CBSO and current leader of the West Australia Symphony Orchestra.

Master degree from Royal Birmingham Conservaoitre

Work History: City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Loretto International School, Birmingham String Quartet, London Concert Orchestra

Kiki has performed in New York, Boston, Washington DC, South Africa, Swaziland, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, India, Taiwan, and various venues across the UK such as Symphony Hall, the House of Lords, Barbican Centre, Aston Villa Football Stadium, Warwick Castle.

About the lesson

After 20 years of teaching expertise, I started another Master course in music therapy, my research is how to make the kids & adults smarter and fix various stress level and disorders in the brain through music.

Lessons are tailored for each student and all levels.

Music theory is taught along the way.

ABRSM exam learners will have lesson time spread into 4 sections

*scales and arpeggios
*exam pieces
*sight reading
*aural training

I have master degree in piano too, I usually accompany my violin students on the piano during the lesson, this way they get a broader idea of the musical sense. Save money to hire piano accompanist for exams too.

I host 2 concerts a year for students to perform in front of their families. The purpose is to boost their confidence on stage, the concert usually followed by a small party and gifts, a little family event that hopefully create happy memories forever.

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5 (25 reviews)

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Ewa
- 5
Perfect! Professional
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Ewa

Perfect! Professional
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Michael
- 5
Perfect! Wow! What a blessing to be able to have lessons with an incredible artist, teacher and person.

Technical with a great ability to engage and inspire.

Professional, friendly and organised.

Couldn't possibly ask for more!

Thank you!
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Michael

Perfect! Wow! What a blessing to be able to have lessons with an incredible artist, teacher and person.

Technical with a great ability to engage and inspire.

Professional, friendly and organised.

Couldn't possibly ask for more!

Thank you!
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Katie
- 5
Perfect! Kiki is an excellent teacher, so good with young children and super encouraging. Kiki’s lessons are structured and focussed with helpful learning points throughout.
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Katie

Perfect! Kiki is an excellent teacher, so good with young children and super encouraging. Kiki’s lessons are structured and focussed with helpful learning points throughout.
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Helen
- 5
Perfect! Kiki is a Great tutor , really patient, well structured lessons, not only learned the exam pieces , but also theory and practice methods too .
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Helen

Perfect! Kiki is a Great tutor , really patient, well structured lessons, not only learned the exam pieces , but also theory and practice methods too .
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Oliver
- 5
Perfect! I've always wanted to learn an instrument and decided on violin despite it being very technical. I booked my first lesson with Kiki and was so glad I did! Her teaching style is perfect for me as a complete beginner starting later in life. She's very patient but still manages to push for progress with each lesson. I'm very happy with how things are going and will continue to have lessons with Kiki for the foreseeable future.
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Oliver

Perfect! I've always wanted to learn an instrument and decided on violin despite it being very technical. I booked my first lesson with Kiki and was so glad I did! Her teaching style is perfect for me as a complete beginner starting later in life. She's very patient but still manages to push for progress with each lesson. I'm very happy with how things are going and will continue to have lessons with Kiki for the foreseeable future.
Sapphire
- 5
Perfect! Kiki is a fantastic tutor. Every lesson so far has been a joy and after my lessons I feel like I have made genuine progress in both my violin skills and sight reading music.
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Sapphire

Perfect! Kiki is a fantastic tutor. Every lesson so far has been a joy and after my lessons I feel like I have made genuine progress in both my violin skills and sight reading music.
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Baris
- 5
Perfect! Kiki has been great with our 8 year old daughter. She has tailored the lessons according to her age and made if very fun to learn a new instrument.
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Baris

Perfect! Kiki has been great with our 8 year old daughter. She has tailored the lessons according to her age and made if very fun to learn a new instrument.
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Reena
- 5
Perfect! My daughter loved her first lesson and can’t wait for her next one!
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Reena

Perfect! My daughter loved her first lesson and can’t wait for her next one!
Anna
- 5
Perfect! KiKi is a friendly and dedicated teacher who has helped me learn a piece for a tricky audition (which I successfully passed) in just 2 weeks ! She has helped me a lot and I looked forward to the lessons each time. She is an amazing teacher and I highly recommend!!
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Anna

Perfect! KiKi is a friendly and dedicated teacher who has helped me learn a piece for a tricky audition (which I successfully passed) in just 2 weeks ! She has helped me a lot and I looked forward to the lessons each time. She is an amazing teacher and I highly recommend!!

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I had a great pleasure helping Anna preparing an orchestra audition, we had limited time to work on a new piece with a lot of techniques required. I’m very pleased that she passed the audition and got in the orchestra she desires!
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  I had a great pleasure helping Anna preparing an orchestra audition, we had limited time to work on a new piece with a lot of techniques required. I’m very pleased that she passed the audition and got in the orchestra she desires!
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Alan
- 5
Perfect! Kiki’s lessons are very engaging and encouraging. She has a natural ability with children. In our case, made the lesson fun and positive and made progress at the same time!
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Alan

Perfect! Kiki’s lessons are very engaging and encouraging. She has a natural ability with children. In our case, made the lesson fun and positive and made progress at the same time!
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Fazila
- 5
Perfect! Kiki is an outstanding piano teacher! She has been a tremendous help to my son in learning the piano. Her teaching style is patient and encouraging, making each lesson enjoyable. Kiki takes the time to understand my son's interests and tailors her lessons accordingly, which keeps him motivated and excited to learn. I've noticed significant improvement in his skills and confidence since starting with her. I highly recommend Kiki to anyone looking for a dedicated and skilled teacher!
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Fazila

Perfect! Kiki is an outstanding piano teacher! She has been a tremendous help to my son in learning the piano. Her teaching style is patient and encouraging, making each lesson enjoyable. Kiki takes the time to understand my son's interests and tailors her lessons accordingly, which keeps him motivated and excited to learn. I've noticed significant improvement in his skills and confidence since starting with her. I highly recommend Kiki to anyone looking for a dedicated and skilled teacher!

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Lovely student and lovely parents. I look forward to our next lesson!
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  Lovely student and lovely parents. I look forward to our next lesson!
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Annia
- 5
Perfect! Kiki is a lovely teacher with huge passion in music. Her lesson is enjoyable and engaging suitable for all age groups. My daughter made an impressive progress and she loves every moment in the lesson. We highly recommend Kiki
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Annia

Perfect! Kiki is a lovely teacher with huge passion in music. Her lesson is enjoyable and engaging suitable for all age groups. My daughter made an impressive progress and she loves every moment in the lesson. We highly recommend Kiki

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Annia is very polite and friendly! We had great communication.
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  Annia is very polite and friendly! We had great communication.
Sundar
- 5
Perfect! I didn't have a lesson with her, but she helped me out,
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Sundar

Perfect! I didn't have a lesson with her, but she helped me out,

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Great communication and speedy reply.
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  Great communication and speedy reply.
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Sanjeev
- 5
Perfect! This was the first lesson for my 10 yr old & she absolutely loved it. Kiki was excellent in her approach & interaction, putting my daughter at ease from the very beginning. Her teaching method was very easy going & to the point. My daughters really looking forward to her next lesson
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Sanjeev

Perfect! This was the first lesson for my 10 yr old & she absolutely loved it. Kiki was excellent in her approach & interaction, putting my daughter at ease from the very beginning. Her teaching method was very easy going & to the point. My daughters really looking forward to her next lesson
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Jennifer
- 5
Perfect! Kiki is very professional and taught well. She’s very patience, friendly and well organised in her teaching method. The materials she provided is excellent. I would highly recommend her to family and friends.
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Jennifer

Perfect! Kiki is very professional and taught well. She’s very patience, friendly and well organised in her teaching method. The materials she provided is excellent. I would highly recommend her to family and friends.

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Great communication!
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  Great communication!
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Constanze
- 5
Perfect! I highly recommend Kiki as a teacher. She really helps building up confidence and is very encouraging. The lessons have been so lively too. Thank you Kiki.
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Constanze

Perfect! I highly recommend Kiki as a teacher. She really helps building up confidence and is very encouraging. The lessons have been so lively too. Thank you Kiki.

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Very talented and musical person, hope to see you again soon!
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  Very talented and musical person, hope to see you again soon!
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Salma

My 6-year-old twins recently started piano lessons with Kiki, and the difference is night and day compared to their previous teacher. While their previous lessons felt dull and uninspiring, Kiki brings such energy and enthusiasm that the girls leave every lesson more excited than ever. Her fun and engaging approach makes them genuinely enjoy learning piano. I’m confident that with Kiki’s guidance, they’ll not only develop a love for playing but also progress quickly!
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Salma
My 6-year-old twins recently started piano lessons with Kiki, and the difference is night and day compared to their previous teacher. While their previous lessons felt dull and uninspiring, Kiki brings such energy and enthusiasm that the girls leave every lesson more excited than ever. Her fun and engaging approach makes them genuinely enjoy learning piano. I’m confident that with Kiki’s guidance, they’ll not only develop a love for playing but also progress quickly!
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Red

I’m very happy with my daughter’s progress, she has corrected her violin position, bow holding, understand how intonation works, every week learning music theory and new techniques. She enjoys the lesson too!
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Red
I’m very happy with my daughter’s progress, she has corrected her violin position, bow holding, understand how intonation works, every week learning music theory and new techniques. She enjoys the lesson too!
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Roshni

My daughter had her piano lessons with Kiki from a very young age; she used to enjoy every lesson and Kiki made her love playing the piano! I recommend Kiki as a piano teacher ; she was absolutely brilliant, so talented in what she does and a very friendly teacher.
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Roshni
My daughter had her piano lessons with Kiki from a very young age; she used to enjoy every lesson and Kiki made her love playing the piano! I recommend Kiki as a piano teacher ; she was absolutely brilliant, so talented in what she does and a very friendly teacher.
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Rachel

Kiki makes music enjoyable and she is very patient especially with the younger children. She is a very talented teacher and musician.
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Rachel
Kiki makes music enjoyable and she is very patient especially with the younger children. She is a very talented teacher and musician.
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Jennifer

Kiki has taught both of my boys piano & violin from the beginning to grade 8 and diploma. She’s approachable, patience and friendly. Kiki is a very professional and accomplished musician whom is trustworthy. The lessons are both enjoyable and engaging. I would highly recommend Kiki for both piano and violin lessons.
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Jennifer
Kiki has taught both of my boys piano & violin from the beginning to grade 8 and diploma. She’s approachable, patience and friendly. Kiki is a very professional and accomplished musician whom is trustworthy. The lessons are both enjoyable and engaging. I would highly recommend Kiki for both piano and violin lessons.
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Kazim

Kiki is a very professional and inspirational piano tutor with a great teaching approach. She found the key to my daughter’s heart and triggered her passion for the instrument. Kiki’s classes were not only constructive but also great fun and progress just came naturally. She helped my daughter achieve an impressive result in her ABRSM exam and I can only recommend her to anyone who wants to learn playing the piano, regardless of age or proficiency. She is great with both children and adults.
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Kazim
Kiki is a very professional and inspirational piano tutor with a great teaching approach. She found the key to my daughter’s heart and triggered her passion for the instrument. Kiki’s classes were not only constructive but also great fun and progress just came naturally. She helped my daughter achieve an impressive result in her ABRSM exam and I can only recommend her to anyone who wants to learn playing the piano, regardless of age or proficiency. She is great with both children and adults.
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Elli

Kiki is a very professional and inspirational piano & violin tutor with a great teaching approach. She found the key to my daughter’s heart and triggered her passion for the instrument. Kiki’s classes were not only constructive but also great fun and progress just came naturally. She helped my daughter achieve an impressive result in her ABRSM exam and I can only recommend her to anyone who wants to learn playing the piano, regardless of age or proficiency. She is great with both children and adults.
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Elli
Kiki is a very professional and inspirational piano & violin tutor with a great teaching approach. She found the key to my daughter’s heart and triggered her passion for the instrument. Kiki’s classes were not only constructive but also great fun and progress just came naturally. She helped my daughter achieve an impressive result in her ABRSM exam and I can only recommend her to anyone who wants to learn playing the piano, regardless of age or proficiency. She is great with both children and adults.
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Safina

I’ve known Kiki for over 10 years now. I’m recommending her as she’s very passionate about teaching, music and her students. She puts time and energy into the learning so that students can benefit the most from it. She is a well grounded individual and is very approachable. She likes to see her student’s flourish which reflects well on her.
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Safina
I’ve known Kiki for over 10 years now. I’m recommending her as she’s very passionate about teaching, music and her students. She puts time and energy into the learning so that students can benefit the most from it. She is a well grounded individual and is very approachable. She likes to see her student’s flourish which reflects well on her.
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Constanze

I have known Kiki for many years. She is a great tutor and has loads of experience in working with children. My little daughter loves her too.
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Constanze
I have known Kiki for many years. She is a great tutor and has loads of experience in working with children. My little daughter loves her too.
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1) When did you first develop a passion for music and your favourite instrument?
I fell in love with piano when I was 4 years old, I participated in my brother's YAMAHA group lesson and studied music at school all the way until Masters level.
2) Is there a particular type of music or artist that you listen to on a loop without it driving you crazy?
I play rock, jazz, pop, classical and bollywood music. I love all genres of music. However, any particular type of music on loop for hours will definitely drive me crazy because I like variety in life.
3) Explain to us the most difficult or riveting course you could personally give to a student of music.
I came to the UK on a music scholarship from Birmingham Conservatoire. I am familiar with music school auditions and can teach up to master's degree in music.
4) What do you think is the most complicated instrument to master and why?
I'm sure everyone thinks their instruments are the most difficult one, but from the bottom of my heart I will have to say it's Violin. It sounds like killing a rooster 🐔 no matter who first starts to learn.
5) What are your keys to success?
Confident | Professional | Fun
6) Name three musicians you dream of meeting.
I already met my dream musician, Laurence Jackson, formal leader of CBSO and current leader of South Australia Orchestra. He was my violin tutor during my postgraduate course.
7) Tell us an anecdote related to music or your days at music school.
Once I left my violin in front of a shop when I was 8, I was too scared to tell my parents, after a week when I went to my violin lesson, the tutor asked me where is your violin? I said I lost it. She nearly fainted… In the end, the violin was found along with my one week old lunchbox.
8) What are the little touches that make you a Superprof in music?
It would have to be my character. I'm from Taiwan, and we are known for being friendly, fun, happy and energetic. I also have perfect pitch.

Leader of Birmingham String Quartet. Host 2 students concerts a year! Friendly, patient and fun!

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1) When did you first develop a passion for music and your favourite instrument?

2) Is there a particular type of music or artist that you listen to on a loop without it driving you crazy?

3) Explain to us the most difficult or riveting course you could personally give to a student of music.

4) What do you think is the most complicated instrument to master and why?

5) What are your keys to success?

6) Name three musicians you dream of meeting.

7) Tell us an anecdote related to music or your days at music school.

8) What are the little touches that make you a Superprof in music?

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