Mimi Hanyu Ke

*not currently accepting students* Mimi is a Toronto-based pianist and music educator. Inspired by the pedagogical approaches of Orff, Kodály, Dalcroze, and Gordon, singing, movement, and play are always integrated into her lessons. With a decade of teaching experience, she has worked with a variety of students, ranging from preparatory levels to ARCT. Her teaching philosophy revolves around building a solid technical foundation from a young age, and at the same time fostering one’s musicality through creativity, imagination, and emotional connection. As a soloist, Mimi has performed locally and internationally in Italy, USA, and China. Through participation in local and international music festivals including the RomeSMARTS program, Adamant Music School, and and l’Académie orford musique, she has participated in masterclasses of John Perry, David Jalbert, Orazio Maione, among others. Mimi holds a Master of Music in Piano Pedagogy and Performance and an Advanced Certificate in Performance from the University of Toronto, where she studied with Dr. Midori Koga. Her principal teachers also include Li Wang, Adam Zukiwicz, and the late Boyanna Toyich.