Hello!
My name is Alison and I'm a pianist, composer, musician currently with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) as their RBC Affiliate Composer (2022-2024). I was previously the Carrefour Composer-in-Residence with Canada's National Arts Centre Orchestra (2020-2023).
Very very patient and kind. Music is for everyone!
Currently offering:
- 1-on-1 piano lessons (in-person)
- 1-on-1 theory lessons (online or in-person)
- 1-on-1 music composition lessons (online or in-person)
Can help with:
- Absolute beginners (children, adults)
- RCM exams
- Pop, film music playing for fun
- Music theory and composition
- General interests and needs in appreciating and learning about music
- Music school applications
I am:
- Experienced working with students of all ages (5+) and diverse backgrounds
- Familiar with the RCM curriculum
- Experienced lecturing and teaching at university level and privately for 7+ years
- PhD in music from the University of Chicago, with performance, theory, composition, and research backgrounds
- Registered teacher with RCM, ORMTA (Ontario Registered Music Teachers Association), CFMTA (Canadian Federation of Music Teachers' Association)
Website: sites.google.com/view/ayfjiang
You can hear my music composition here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPWz8mgOj4Y
