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Joyce Wang

CSJoyce Wang

RCM Smart Start Certified
With a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) from West Virginia University and 22 years of teaching experience, I bring a strong foundation to music education. My journey spans instructing beginners to advanced students, ages 0 to 65, in piano and cello. I cover a spectrum of subjects, including music theory, history, sight-reading, aural skills, pedagogy, and keyboard techniques. Passionate about music from a young age, I especially enjoy making music with young musicians and guiding them into instrumental learning. I have served as a faculty member and Chamber Music Coordinator at UCSI University Institute of Music ( Malaysia), teaching piano, history, theory, pedagogy and music education. Additionally, I contributed as a piano faculty at Wes Virginia University Community Music Program. My approach centers on laying a strong foundation, awakening students' senses, and fostering connection between them and the world of music. As the proud owner of Music @ Riley Park in Vancouver, I passionately offer instrumental teaching across all levels. I connect with diverse Smart Start families and students in communities across Metro Vancouver and Burnaby. Additionally, I engage in collaborative piano work and actively network with musicians throughout British Columbia.

Instrument / Discipline

  • Piano
  • Violoncello
  • History
  • Piano Pedagogy
  • Counterpoint
  • Analysis
  • Smart Start
  • Collaborative Piano
  • Rudiments
  • Theory

Spoken languages

  • English
  • Chinese (Mandarin)

Specialized in

  • Youth (7-17)
  • Adults (18+)
  • Young Children (under 7)
  • Beginner/Elementary
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced

Teaches At

  • Music school
  • Online
  • Student's home
  • Teacher's home
  • Teacher's studio

Specialist designation

  • Smart Start - School License

Credentials

  • 2017 - Doctor of Musical Arts - School of Music, West Virginia University
  • 2010 - Master in Music - School of Music, West Virginia University
  • 2008 - Bachelor of Music - School of Music, West Virginia University

School Associations

  • American String Teachers Association - National
  • Music Teachers National Association - National