About

Helen is completing her Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance at the University of Toronto along with a minor in history. She has studied violin in Toronto and New York and has years of orchestral experience playing in concert halls around North America including Carnegie Hall, Boston Symphony Hall, Chicago Symphony Centre, Roy Thomson Hall, et. al. She has received multiple awards in the Kiwanis and North York Music competitions and believes a solid technical foundation will lead to long-lasting playing and musical enjoyment. Helen began violin at the age of 9 and is fluent in both English and Chinese. She believes music is not only vital to a well-rounded education but also a way to expand one’s interests and create a well-rounded person.

Helen believes that no one is too old to pick up an instrument. She teaches lessons to students of all ages as well as in multiple genres. Having a strong technical foundation will enable the student to grow and continue a joyful playing career. She aims to provide students with a strong technical base that will help them to learn and build their own problem solving skills. Whether you’re thinking of playing just for personal enjoyment or for exams, she is happy to accommodate and help you achieve your best results in anything you wish to do. Familiar with Suzuki and RCM violin methods, she is happy to provide guidance on the preparation of the exams and certifications. Feel free to reach out and she is always happy to chat!