Experience and Skills.
16+ years experience in teaching.
Music theory/Ear-Training/Sight-reading.
Preparation for CM, ABRSM and other music exams.
Branch President of MTAC, Palo Alto Branch
Committee of Rabinowitch Piano Competition
Worked as a piano faculty at New Mozart School of Music, CA
Worked at a piano faculty Port Jefferson Music Academy, NY
Worked as a pianist and advisor at Long Island Elim Baptist Church Choir
Worked as a pianist in Smithtown United Methodist Church
Piano teacher at Childhood Music School, Taiwan
Frequent Question From Parents:
We are learning for interest. Is it necessary to be strict about hand position, and practicing amount?
There is a question for you: If we are just driving around the neighborhoods, is it necessary to wear seatbelts?
Having a healthy playing position is both essential and foundamental, especially for young beginners. Your purpose of learning is not a factor of whether proper playing position should be reinforced or not. Certain fundamentals can only be formed correctly early on: Correct hand position and sitting position; Knowing how to use strength from their entire upper body; Positive practice attitude and efficient practice methods.
Many parents came to me and regrettably said “I thought we were just learning for interest, and I was afraid that being so strict will kill his/her interests in piano. After two years, I see that my child really likes to play the piano, but his/her hand position and gesture seem strange… and he/she seems stuck on this level. Could you help him/her to fix it?” Unfortunately, what’s done is done…
Testimonials
Recommend!
“Sharon Hsuan-Yu Wu is nice and responsible, I enjoy the experience from her lectures! She is always prepared before classes and I recommend strongly!”
— Bihua Y.
Good at Teaching Youngsters!
“Sharon is a very kind and great instructor. She is very good at teaching young kids, my daughter loves to take lessons with her”
— Jian
Kind and Encouraging.
“My 8 year old is so happy to be taking lessons from Sharon Wu! Ms. Wu is a true professional: in addition to her top qualifications, she has.....”
— C.W.
