Agnes Chong

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly experienced Music Teacher & Piano Instructor with over 23 years of expertise in piano instruction, music theory education, and ABRSM exam preparation. Awarded the International Excellent Piano Teacher Award (2024). Specializes in traditional classical piano techniques, sight-reading, aural training, and student performance coaching. Dedicated to creating engaging, structured, and tailored lessons for students of all ages and skill levels, ensuring they develop confidence and excellence in music.


?? KEY SKILLS & EXPERTISE

? Piano Instruction (Beginner to Advanced Levels)
? ABRSM Music Theory (Grades 1-8) & Exam Preparation
? Sight-Reading, Aural Skills & Performance Coaching
? Customized Lesson Plans & Student Progress Tracking
? Traditional & Classical Piano Techniques
? Accompanying Choirs & Festival Performances
? Music Games & Interactive Learning for Young Students
? Fluent in Cantonese, English & Mandarin


?? WORK EXPERIENCE

Piano Teacher & Music Theory Instructor, Amazing Music UK, London
11/ 2003 – Present

• Provided one-on-one and group piano lessons, tailoring instruction to students’ learning styles and needs.
• Specialized in ABRSM exam preparation, focusing on scales, sight-reading, aural skills, and performance pieces.
• Designed structured music theory courses (Grades 1-8) with past exam papers, revision materials, and personalized study plans.
• Assisted students with exam-focused preparation, including video submissions for ABRSM exams.
• Created customized practice schedules and provided feedback to improve technique and musical expression.
• Taught both children and adults, ensuring lessons were engaging, interactive, and structured to develop musical confidence.
• Provided specialized coaching for music festival performances, competitions, and recitals.
• Accompanied choirs and instrumentalists, ensuring polished and professional performances.
• Integrated music-based learning techniques to support English language development in students.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma in Higher Education in Music Production, Baron Music School, Hong Kong | 2011 – Present
• ABRSM Grade 8 Piano, ABRSM, UK | 2002 – Present
• ABRSM Grade 5 Music Theory, ABRSM, UK | 2009 – Present
• GCSE (Music & General Education), Kowloon True Light Middle School, Hong Kong |

?? AWARDS & RECOGNITION

• International Excellent Piano Teacher Award (2024)
• Over 23 years of successful teaching & mentoring

?? TEACHING METHODS & EXAM PREPARATION

• ABRSM Examination Preparation: Focus on exam pieces, scales, sight-reading, and aural skills.
• Theory Exam Coaching: Special requests available for exam-focused theory preparation & revision.
• Practice Resources: Past theory exam papers are available for additional student practice.
• Video Submission Support: Guidance for students submitting ABRSM performance exams online.