Information About Lok - Cheadle teacher

Personal Description:

Elise was born in Hong Kong, she began learning the piano under the tutelage of Ms. Shirley Ip at the age of six. After the secondary education, she entered the Hong Kong Baptist University to study music. Elise chose piano performance as her concentration, under the guidance of Dr. Helen Cha and Ms. Nancy Loo. Besides her studies, Elise also took part in different choirs and wind band. She was a member of the Hong Kong Baptist University Choir, Hong Kong Baptist University Women’s Choir and Christian Choir, as well as the Hong Kong Youth Symphony Band. She also enjoys taking part in many festivals, performances and competitions.

After her studies at the HKBU, Elise went to the Royal Northern College of Music to study piano accompaniment with Dr. David Jones. Elise graduated from the RNCM in June 2015. During her stay at the RNCM, she participated in the Day of song organised by the college as an accompanist. At the RNCM, through participating in masterclasses and recital classes, Elise has received tuition from Julius Drake, Jeremy Young, Helen Krizos, Richard Ormrod and SallyAnn Macleod. During Elise’s studies at the RNCM, she received The W Holmes & Saville Prizes for Lieder from the college in 2014-2015.

Tutoring Experience:

After returning to Hong Kong in 2015, Elise was a full-time music teacher at the Hong Kong Pui Oi School and later on as a part-time music teacher at the Diocesan Girls' Junior School, as well as a piano teacher and accompanist.

Elise is currently located in Manchester and she enjoys making music with different instrumentalists and singers. Apart from being an accompanist and a piano teacher, she also wishes to educate more pianists to become accompanists through giving masterclasses, classes and coaching.

Tutoring Approach:

Elise enjoys teaching students in different levels and age groups. Assess students' goals and abilities and establish a strong foundation. To start with basic music theory and piano playing skills. Including notation, rhythm, scales etc. To provide balanced lessons with music theory and practical skills.