Hou Si Wong

Hou Si Wong 411 Ponder St, Denton TX, 76201
Instruments:Audio Recording, Composition, Early Music, Music Therapy, Piano, Recording, Theory

Styles:Classical, Folk – Country – Bluegrass, Rock – Alternative, Kids, Electronic, Other
Levels:Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Experience:20 years
Rate:$45 / hr

Personal Statement

Learning music can be tough. But it doesn’t have to be! Through my easy-to-learn techniques and fun activities, nothing could stop you from learning your instrument well.

* Want to play songs from the radio?Be a classical pianist? Understand music theory easily?Writeyour own songs?Make music using a computer software?I can provide what you need foryou to getthere
* 1 on 1 piano lessons focused on piano playing and functionaltechniques, music theory, and performances as a professional (or casual if you wish)musician
* Welcome students of ages from 5to methuselah

Education / Training

HONORS and ACTIVITIES:

* Treasurer of the South Western American Music Therapy Association of Students(2014)
* Founded the MusiKid program, grant awarded by The Juilliard School (2014)
* Graduated as theMost Oustanding Student in Musicfrom Kilgore College (2012)
* Chosen to perform at the Honors Convocation from Kilgore College (2012)
* Recipient of theDistinguished MusicianAcademic Achievement Award (2011)
* Recipient ofFriends of Music Scholarship(2011)
* Performed at the Dennis Mauricio Keyboard Orchestra Concert (2011)
* Recipient of Van Cliburn Piano Scholarship(2010)
* Performed at the Music Teacher’s National Convention in Albuquerque, NM (2010)

TEACHING AND RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Private Lesson – Piano Teacher
2003- Present
Worked with students from 4 to 80 years old
Provided adaptive lessonsfor people with various disabilities
Designed creativecourseplans for students using ageappropriate materials

MusiKid, Macau – Founding Member
2014 – Present
Conducted music classes and performances for unprivilegedchildren

Highland Park ISD – Music Therapy Practicum
Aug 2014 – Dec 214
Worked with children withdisabilitiesin small groups from the ages of 10 to 16
Composted songs focusedoncommunication, socialization, and cognitive skills

Grapevine ISD -Music therapy Practicum
Jan 2014 – May 2014
Designed activities forsmall groups ofchildren with disabilitiesfrom 4 to 6 years old
Composed songs to improve students’communication, socialization, and cognitive skills

Kilgore College Pedagogy Preparatory Department – Piano Teacher
2009 – 2012
Taught studentsfrom 4 to 80years old
Worked with students withvarious disabilities
Created lesson plans for students using age appropriate activities

Centro de Piano de Macau -Piano Teacher
2003- 2009
Worked with students aging from 4 to 14
Designed courseplans for studentto meet theirmusical needs

Video

Miles To Go (Ukulele)