Sarah Tao 陶玉
负责人 Founder
高级钢琴教师 Advanced Piano Instructor
UBC 音乐教育硕士 (M.MEd., UBC)，维多利亚大学钢琴学士 （Uvic, B.Mus) , 皇家音乐学院认证高级钢琴教师（RCM Advanced Piano Specialist Instructor），卑诗省注册音乐教师协会成员 (BCRMTA member)
作为陶子钢琴工作室的创始人兼主理人自2018年创办工作室以来，凭借严谨、细致且极具耐心的教学理念，带领工作室不断深耕与发展。在她的悉心引领下，工作室不仅建立了系统化、高水准的个性化教学体系，更积极为孩子们搭建展示自我的舞台，定期举办备受好评的户外学生演奏会等各类艺术实践活动。她指导的学生不仅在加拿大皇家音乐学院（RCM）考级中屡创佳绩，更活跃于各大青少年钢琴比赛与本地音乐节，取得了令人瞩目的优异成果。陶老师始终致力于用音乐的热情与爱点亮孩子的童年，在她的带领下，无数年轻琴童不仅攻克了弹奏技术，更在充满鼓励与支持的环境中收获了自信，真正爱上了钢琴的声音。
As the founder and director of the studio; Ms.Tao has been dedicated to cultivating and growing the studio since establishing it in 2018, guided by her rigorous, detailed, and highly patient pedagogical philosophy. Under her thoughtful leadership, the studio has not only developed a systematic, high-standard, and personalized curriculum but has also actively created performance opportunities for students, including successfully hosting well-received student recitals and various other musical events. Her students have consistently achieved outstanding results in the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) examinations and have actively participated in major youth piano competitions and local music festivals, earning remarkable recognition. Ms. Tao remains deeply committed to enriching children’s lives with a passion and love for music. Under her guidance, countless young pianists have not only mastered their technical skills but have also built confidence in a supportive and encouraging environment, truly falling in love with the sound of the piano.
Emily Liu 刘老师
钢琴教师 Piano Instructor
维多利亚钢琴学士 Bachelor of Music in Piano （B.Mus, Uvic）
两岁时便随母亲开始接触钢琴，并在四岁时正式开启了她的钢琴学习之路。随后，她在皇家音乐学院（RCM）以“一等荣誉”的优异成绩考取了多项演奏与乐理证书，并最终在维多利亚大学获得了音乐学士学位。在大学期间，她曾师从 Eva Solar-Kinderman、Yoomi Kim、Bruce Vogt 等多位优秀的音乐导师。在求学期间，艾米莉还积极在当地医院担任志愿者为患者演奏，并为室内合唱团担任伴奏，同时还参与了多项合作音乐比赛。这些经历不仅塑造了她深厚的音乐素养，也加深了她对通过音乐与他人建立情感连接的热爱。
Emily致力于在一个充满支持与鼓励的环境中，帮助年轻的钢琴学习者建立自信，并探索学习音乐的乐趣。她将陪伴自己成长的传统基础教学法与极具创意的个性化方法相结合，针对每位学生独特的学习风格和目标因材施教。她可以用英文授课，与普通话进行日常沟通。音乐之外，Emily热爱烘焙、旅行，也从事英语和法语的教学，目前她还正在攻读法律相关的学业。
Emily began learning piano at the age of two with her mother and started formal lessons at age four. She went on to complete several performance and theory certificates with First Class Honours through the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) before earning her Bachelor of Music degree from University of Victoria. There, she studied under the guidance of Eva Solar-Kinderman, Yoomi Kim, Bruce Vogt, and other inspiring mentors. Throughout her university years, Emily volunteered at local hospitals performing for patients, accompanied chamber choir ensembles, and participated in collaborative music competitions. These experiences helped shape both her musicianship and her love for connecting with others through music. Emily is passionate about helping young pianists build confidence and discover the joy of learning in a supportive and encouraging environment. By blending the foundational methods that shaped her own musical journey with creative, individualized approaches, she tailors lessons to each student’s unique learning style and goals. She teaches in English and can also communicate in conversational Mandarin. Outside of music, Emily enjoys baking, travelling, teaching English and French, and is currently pursuing legal studies.
Seira Hayakashi
钢琴教师 Piano Instructor
维多利亚钢琴学士 Bachelor of Music in Piano （B.Mus, Uvic）
出生于日本东京, 7 岁开始学琴。Seira Hayakashi 老师精通英文、日文。Seira Hayakashi老师是日籍老师。教学认真、规矩、有条理。Hayakashi老师擅长于启蒙教育、专注初级至中级钢琴教育、富有成教、且有丰富教学经验的老师。Hayakashi老师师从 于斯坦威钢琴家Arthur Rowe 教授学习钢琴，并持有本地维多利亚大学钢琴音乐学士文凭。就读大学期间课外之于，她还曾在摇滚乐队中担任键盘手。在温哥华，她曾担任樱花合唱团（日本合唱团）的伴奏长达4年。同时，她也是 CoSei 乐队的成员——与古筝（日本传统乐器）演奏家/歌手组成的二重奏组，并在各种日本节日中表演。她还担任温哥华 Holy Cross Japanese Anglican Church 的钢琴手/歌手职务。
Born and raised in Tokyo, Japan. She started playing piano at the age of 7. Ms. Hayakashi is fluent in both English and Japanese. Ms. Hayakashi is a patient, friendly, and well – disciplined teacher with adequate teaching experience. She is specialized in teaching piano from beginner to intermediate level with competent result. She has studied piano with Steinway Artist Professor Arthur Rowe and holds Bachelor of Music in Piano from University of Victoria. Aside from school, she has also performed in a Rock Band as a keyboardist. In Vancouver, she was an accompanist for Sakura Singers (Japanese choir group) for 4 years. Seira is member of CoSei – A duo with a Koto (Japanese Traditional Instrument) player/singer and has been performing in various Japanese Festivals. She is also a pianist and vocalist at Holy Cross Japanese Anglican Church in Vancouver.
Zhentong Wang
钢琴教师 Piano Instructor
麦吉尔大学钢琴演奏学士 Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance（B.Mus, McGill）
振通老师已在钢琴艺术领域深耕17年。他接受过极其系统且专业的训练，涵盖独奏、合作钢琴、音乐教学法、音乐理论以及音乐历史等多个领域。作为新不伦瑞克省（NB）各大音乐节和比赛的常客，他曾荣获2017年新不伦瑞克省决赛中级组钢琴第一名、2019年圣约翰NB音乐竞技节“高级之星”亚军、2025年该音乐节的“杰出高级钢琴奖”，以及2025年大蒙克顿音乐节的“音乐节高级之星”称号。此外，他曾参与2020年非竞技类加拿大音乐比赛，并两次入围加拿大联邦音乐节（FCMF）全国音乐节的新生代艺术家组决赛。在麦吉尔大学攻读本科期间，他还荣幸获得了选拔极严的新不伦瑞克省艺术委员会（ArtsNB）艺术奖学金项目支持。
除了在学术和赛事上取得的成就，振通还曾作为特邀嘉宾活跃于各类音乐活动中，包括圣诞特别活动“Noël à la caserne”以及加拿大青年音乐协会（Jeunesses Musicales of Canada）的演出。在跟随多位世界知名教授学习的过程中，他有幸发现了钢琴世界中蕴含的无限表达力、细腻情感以及隐藏在音符背后的故事，而他也非常乐意将这个奇妙的世界分享给他的学生们。无论是旨在巩固演奏技巧、提升音乐敏感度、培养对音乐的热爱，还是拓展音乐知识框架，他的课程都将经过精心设计，从而在各个方面相应地发掘并培养每位学生的音乐潜能。
As an alumnus of the Schulich School of Music of McGill University with a major in Piano Performance, Zhentong have studied the art of the piano extensively for 17 years and have received formal training in solo performance, collaborative piano, music pedagogy, music theory, and music history. A regular performer at various music festivals and competitions in New Brunswick, having won the First Prize at the NB Provincial Finals in the Intermediate Piano category in 2017, the first runner-up “Senior Star” Award (2019) and the Outstanding Senior Piano Award (2025) at the NB Competitive Festival of Music in Saint John, as well as the “Advanced Star of the Festival” at the Greater Moncton Music Festival in 2025. Zhentong was a participant in the 2020 non-competitive Canadian Music Competition and have been a two-time finalist in the FCMF National Music Festival in the Emerging Artist Stream. Throughout my undergraduate studies at McGill, as well as a recipient of the highly selective Arts Scholarship Program of ArtsNB. Aside from those successes, as a guest performer at musical events such as the Christmas Special “Noël à la caserne” and Jeunesses Musicales of Canada. As a pianist who studied under various eminent professors from around the globe, had the privilege to discover a world full of expressions, nuances, and stories hidden within the piano, and it is his pleasure to share that world with his students. Whether it is strengthening one’s techniques, improving one’s musical sensitivity, nurturing one’s passions, or building one’s knowledge, the lessons will be specially designed to develop every student’s musical capacity accordingly in every aspect.
Ben Liao 廖老师
线上音乐理论教师 Online Music Theory Teacher
蒙特利尔麦吉尔大学文学院哲学部与Schulich 音乐学院（Graduate of McGill University Faculty of Arts, Department of Philosophy and Schulich School of Music），音乐研究专业，音乐理论辅修钢琴（Department of Music Research, Theory, Piano Concentration）。
后赴苏格兰圣安德鲁斯大学哲学研究所深造 （Postgraduate work in University of St. Andrews, Philosophy ）；RCM皇家音乐院注册老师，高级乐理专家认证老师（RCM Registered Teacher; Certified Advanced Theory Teacher）
廖老师擅长乐曲分析与钢琴音乐即兴创作。在音乐理论、历史与音乐鉴赏、音乐素养和视唱练耳培训等科目上，经验丰富。从事专业音乐教学十余年，期间开发了独到、生动充实的教程体系及方法，带领诸多学生完成乐理、钢琴、听力考级与升学目标。在理论教学方面，专精古典音乐历史、和声与对位学、当代与鉴古演奏研究、音乐分析与作曲手法、及美学、艺术哲学、语言与逻辑哲学。在钢琴教学上，通过讲解古典音乐背景、结构、典故与特征使学生们了解作曲者意图，正确理解并诠释作品风格。廖老师教学严谨，要求细致，风格和善有耐心；善于用清晰、深入浅出的语言表达知识点的关联性与逻辑性。致力于培养年轻音乐家所需的软技能，使学员们成为有自信、有感染力且有独立求学意识的创作者和表演者。
Ben has expertise in Music Theory, Analysis and Improvisation. He is an experienced theory, music history/appreciation, musicianship and aural skills teacher to students of all ages and background. In his 10 years of professional teaching, he has developed a unique and engaging method for instilling the necessary music tools to enable enjoyable and meaningful music-making and has helped innumerable students achieve their musical, academic and examination goals. In his theory teaching, he has experience teaching and emphasizes the interplay between history, harmony and counterpoint, comparative (modern and historical) performance research, music analysis and composition, as well as aesthetics, philosophy of arts and philosophy of language and logic. In his piano teaching, he is careful to explain composers’ intentions and the range of interpretive possibilities by laying open for students the historical background, musical form, musical allusions and the character of each piece of music they undertake. Ben’s teaching style may be described as kind, approachable and patient, meticulous and rigorous in equal measure. He is most excited to share with students the musical logic and grammar behind the printed notes and is committed to cultivating in his students the soft skills needed to become confident, expressive and independent self-learners and musicians.
Jasmine Lo 小风老师
线上音乐理论教师 Online Music Theory Teacher
维多利亚声乐学士 Bachelor of Music in Voice （B.Mus, Uvic），音乐治疗硕士 Master of Music（MMT, WLU），加拿大注册音乐治疗师 Registered Music Therapist in Canada（MTA）
Jasmine Lo 小风老师是一名注册音乐治疗师，同时也是资深音乐教育工作者，以及RCM 乐理老师，曾有教导及接触特殊教育需要的儿童、成人及长者的经验。Jasmine 曾在多元文化环境中工作，包括加拿大的滑铁卢、多伦多以及香港。她的职业经历包括幼儿音乐教育工作者、劳里埃大学的音乐理论课助教以及教会司琴；临床实习则涵盖老人院、司法体系、临终关怀以及康复医院病人的工作。她目前在香港任职音乐治疗师，服务对象涵盖学校、非牟利机构、教会与私人执业咨商诊所的儿童与长者，同时担任社区合唱团的声乐教练。凭借职业与生活经验，Jasmine 深信音乐是沟通与连接的有力方式。她将专业技法与音乐理论、音乐性训练与听觉训练相结合，并鼓励即兴与创造性表达。她的课程注重温暖与目标导向，帮助学员在音乐互动中获得成功并建立信心。Jasmine 喜欢看到学员在音乐中产生连结、愉快的学习，并见证在学习过程里的进步和转变，这种变化能形成持久的自信。她持续进修，目前正接受游戏治疗与 DIR地板时间的训练，以提升治疗技巧并为学员创造以关系为本的支持性学习环境。
Jasmine Lo holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Voice from the University of Victoria and a Master of Music Therapy from Wilfrid Laurier University. She is a registered music therapist and an experienced music educator in RCM music theory curriculum，who has worked with children with special educational needs, adults, and seniors. Jasmine has practiced in diverse cultural settings, including Waterloo, Toronto, and Hong Kong. Her roles have included early years music educator, theory teaching assistant at Wilfrid Laurier University, and church musician. Her clinical internships involved work with seniors with dementia, adults in forensic settings, and patients in a rehabilitation hospital. She currently works in Hong Kong as a music therapist with children and older adults across schools, non-profit organizations, churches, and private settings, and she also serves as a vocal coach for community choirs. Drawing on her professional and life experiences, Jasmine believes deeply that music is a powerful form of communication and connection. She blends technical skills with music theory, musicianship, ear training, and encouragement of improvisation and creative expression. Her sessions aim to be warm, engaging, and goal-focused so that children and adults can experience success and build confidence. Jasmine enjoys seeing students light up when they connect through music and watching small successes grow into lasting confidence. Committed to ongoing professional development, she is pursuing further studies in play therapy and DIR/Floortime to refine her therapeutic skills and to support learning in nurturing, relationship-based environments.