About the Teacher
Academic Credentials
- Music Degree from the University of Queensland
- Diploma in Music from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
- LTCL trinity diploma
Lessons by an active performer
Alongside running his piano studio, Hong Xiang continually distinguishes himself as a musician by organizing and performing concerts professionally. Few teachers do this, making it rare and invaluable for students to have a mentor who actively performs at a high level, serving as both a strong example and a source of inspiration. After attending his concerts, many of his students show marked improvement and begin developing their own passion for piano playing.
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Between 2022 and 2024, Hong Xiang has played 2 solo recitals and 3 collaborative/chamber concerts. In May 2024, he gave a lecture-recital at the invitation of Bechstein. Some of the significant works he performed recently include Prokofiev's Piano Sonata No.8, Schubert's Wanderer Fantasy, and Beethoven's C-minor Piano Trio. Click here to read his performance bio.
Accomplished teacher with award-winning students
- Hong Xiang has been professionally coaching students on a full-time basis for six years.​
- His students frequently achieve merit and distinction results in their exams and diplomas.
- His comprehensive teaching method includes aural, sight-reading, technique and music theory instruction.
- He organizes concerts/performances for his students.​
- He ​prepares students for external performances and competitions with several winning awards such as the gold and gold-star honors at the Singapore Performing Arts Festival.
Unique teaching philosophy & musical insights
As an instructor, Hong Xiang’s stage experience provides him with a unique perspective on technique, interpretation, and performance, leading to a teaching style which balances historically-informed practices with individual artistic interpretation. His pedagogical approach often involves demonstration and in-depth analysis, such as discussions on the historical context and programmatic content or character of the music.
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He believes that piano playing should be a form of enjoyment and self-expression, so he encourages students to seek out repertoire that interests them and experiment with their own interpretations, stepping in only when necessary to maintain musical integrity. His students describe him as being engaging and approachable so they always feel comfortable raising questions and voicing their opinions.
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He expresses gratitude to Tedd Joselson, Benjamin Loh, and Lena Chng for their invaluable mentorship during his formative years.
Lessons offered
- Graded lessons are offered to children ages 6 and above. (ABRSM for grades 1-8) and Trinity syllabus for diplomas.​​​​
​- Leisure lessons are offered for adults.
- Lessons are conducted on a Yamaha Grand Piano C3X in an acoustically treated studio.
Contact
Testimonials
Jun Yi, ATCL
Under Hong Xiang's tutelage, I scored a distinction for my ATCL diploma. I like that he often demonstrates by playing and is open to discussing interpretation. He's easy to talk to so I'm not afraid to ask questions. Although he usually encourages me to work on classical music, he also listens to and works with me on non-classical pieces such as game/anime music. We get along great and I highly recommend him as a mentor.
Student's Certificates
Contact & Location
+65 9682 7582
S458966
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