Teacher Profile – Michael Gourdin

Master’s degree in Music Education, with a Level 10 Piano Performance Certificate and professional children’s music teaching certification. Skilled in teaching both classical and pop piano styles, specializing in engaging early childhood music enlightenment and advanced skill training. With 8 years of specialized children’s piano teaching experience, she is deeply familiar with the musical cognitive development of students aged 6 to 16.

Teaching Features

Engaging & Fun Instruction: Designs lively and interactive lessons to eliminate tedious mechanical practice and spark children’s interest in music.

Personalized Teaching: Tailors teaching methods to each child’s personality and learning pace, enabling beginners to learn piano easily and confidently.

Solid Foundation Training: Focuses on standard hand posture, fingering techniques, and musical sense cultivation, balancing proficient playing skills and expressive musical performance.

Teaching Achievements

Has taught over 50 young students, 80% of whom have successfully passed piano grade examinations (Levels 1–8). He has guided numerous students to participate in youth piano competitions, winning more than 20 municipal and district-level awards.

Teaching Philosophy

“Music lights up children’s perception. Beyond teaching piano techniques, I strive to let every child enjoy music and express themselves freely through art.”