RNCM MMus in Composition. Experimental Electronics & Sound Artist. Proficient teaching in English, Cantonese, Mandarin.

I’ve been playing music for quite a while - started at fourteen - I’m in my early sixties now (but don’t hold that against me). On trombone, bass, guitar, djembe and ngoni, I’ve played everything from classical to thrash metal, which means I’ve had a fair number of teachers. Katherine is one of the very best of them. With a friendly, relaxed manner, and quick to laugh, she puts you at your ease. But she knows her stuff and, gently, quietly, lets you know when you hit a bum note; when your hand position is wrong; if you’re playing aggressively when you should be loud and warm … She doesn’t take mistakes too seriously, but she does spot them, and knows how to rectify them (which is always a great relief). She has a plan too - my lessons have followed a structured programme based on her own learning in Hong Kong and Taiwan. We started with simple tunes and exercises, but quickly moved on to more complex things. Now, after just six months, I’m working on my first ‘real’ piece from the Chinese classical tradition, and, what can I say? It’s like a door opening onto a whole new world. So, if, like me, you think you might enjoy dipping your toe into a musical universe with over two-and-a-half thousand years of history and a huge repertoire of beautiful compositions to learn from, I can’t imagine a better guide for your journey than Katherine.

I’ve learned Guzheng with Katherine for three years. Her tailored teaching makes complex techniques easy to grasp. I most appreciate her constant encouragement, which significantly built my confidence in performing. She is a patient Super Tutor who truly cares about her students' growth!

She's absolutely a professional guzheng teacher. She explained the steps in detail and clearly, and I could follow them practically. I never expected learning music could be that systematic while staying emotional. Enjoyed it a lot.

Katherine is my Guzheng tutor for 7 months. She has always been patient during the lessons, even though I might not be able to understand the content for a long while. She can also speak a variety of languages including Cantonese, Mandarin, and English.
If you are a beginner at Guzheng and are looking for a highly qualified tutor, Katherine will be your choice.