ANNA TSE
PIANO TEACHER & ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE TEACHER IN HONG KONG
Music As a Universal Language
Music has the power to express emotions, tell stories, and inspire creativity. For me, it has always been a profound source of joy, discipline, and personal growth. As a pianist and educator, I am deeply committed to sharing these gifts with my students.
Teaching piano is not just about learning notes and rhythms; it is about guiding students to discover their own musical voice and cultivating a lifelong love for music
The Four Pillars for Comprehensive Musical Development
These four core elements together construct RCM's Integrated Curriculum, ensuring that students are not only "performers" but also "musicians" with profound musical literacy.
Repertoire
Exploring diverse musical works to develop interpretation and stylistic understanding.
Technical Development
Building a reliable and efficient physical technique to accurately express musical ideas.
Musicianship
Cultivating the skills of listening, reading, and analysis to become an independent musician.
Musical Literacy
Establishing a firm foundation in theory and harmony to support creativity and deeper comprehension.
The Importance of Music Education
I believe that music education is essential for personal and intellectual development. Studying piano teaches discipline, patience, and resilience—qualities that extend far beyond the music studio.
Cognitive
Critical thinking & Problem-solving
Emotional
Creative outlet & Self-expression
My Ultimate Goal
"Ultimately, my goal is to inspire a lifelong love for music in my students. I want them to leave each lesson feeling accomplished and excited about their progress. Whether music becomes a career, a hobby, or simply personal enjoyment, I hope it provides them with tools, confidence, and passion for life."
PROBLEM
Traditional instrumental lessons often follow a rigid, one-size-fits-all approach. This can lead to:
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Physical tension and discomfort: hindering progress and causing pain.
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Frustration and demotivation when learning styles aren’t accommodated.
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Wasted time, effort, and resources on methods that don’t yield results.
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Diminished passion as music becomes a source of stress, not joy.
Choosing the wrong pedagogical fit can stifle innate talent and extinguish the very spark you hope to nurture.
BACKGROUND
My Guiding Principles and Training
My teaching philosophy bridges the art of music with the science of learning. I offer a refined, evidence-based approach that is meticulously tailored to each student’s unique neurotype, goals, and physicality. This isn’t just about learning notes; it’s about cultivating confident, resilient, and expressive musicians for life.
My approach is not a departure from tradition, but a refinement of it.
By synthesizing the structural frameworks of the Royal Conservatory of Music with the somatic intelligence of the Alexander Technique, I help students dissolve the interference that prevents them from reaching their natural potential.
Université de Montréal
Performance Insight
Master of Music in Piano Performance
Years of formal training and international performance experience informs
Royal Conservatory of Music
Pedagogical Structure
Certified Piano Teacher
Nominated as a First-Class Honors Teacher(2024) for educational excellence.
STAT, ATI
Somatic Education
Certified Alexander Technique Teacher, ATI Affiliated Member
Integrating Alexander Technique principles to:
✓ identify and release the habitual tensions that cause fatigue and physical pain, and
​✓ cultivate efficient, tension-free movement.
University of British Columbia
Neurodiversity-Informed Education
Specialized Certificate in Autism & Neurodiversity
Creating a student-centered, inclusive and adaptive learning environments for individual learning styles and goals.
"Anna's approach transformed my playing. After years of tension and plateaus, I finally passed my RCM Level 10 exam."
72-year-old Retired Adult Student, Montréal
92/100 First Class Honors
"The Alexander principles resolved my chronic shoulder pain. I practice longer, learn faster, and perform with a presence I never had before."
Adult Returnee, Montréal
100% Tension-Free Playing
"My son went from frustrated to flourishing. Anna's patient, holistic method helped him not just pass exams, but fall in love with music."
Parent of RCM Student, Montréal
50% Less Fighting at Home, 50 % Faster Progress
Invitation to a
Preliminary Conversation.
A personalized online or in-person consultation to identify your blocks and create your roadmap to effortless excellence.
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Identify your primary block (Tension? Progress? Nerves?)
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Experience an Integrated Lesson
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Walk away with a personalized learning roadmap
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Get all your questions answered
​*For piano studios, I accept a limited number of new commitments each term to maintain the highest quality of individualized attention.
Risk Reversal Guarantee
"If, after your first paid lesson, you don't feel completely confident that my approach will help you reach your musical goals, I will refund 100% of your lesson fee—no questions asked."