I have played the piano for more than 20 years, and I hold an ARCT in Piano Performance and a Master of Education from the University of British Columbia (UBC).
I offer private piano lessons where I visit your home in the Greater Vancouver region, as well as online lessons if you are out of range.
I speak English, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Japanese!
If you are in the Greater Vancouver region, this option is potentially for you! My piano lessons are designed to nurture a love for music and develop strong foundational skills. Creating a positive and encouraging environment for students to thrive is one of my top priorities.
Not in the Greater Vancouver region? I have you covered! I offer interactive and engaging online lessons for students who prefer the convenience of learning from home or are located outside the Greater Vancouver area. I have a multi-camera set up which has proven to be just as effective as in-person lessons.
I have a large repertoire for you to select from Bach to Taylor Swift, from formal Sarabandes to pop music. Let's connect to see how I can contribute to your event, be it a wedding reception, birthday party, a corporate event or any ceremony.
As a person with a knack for transcription and devising new arrangements, if there is a song that you would like to play on the piano, but no piano arrangements are readily available, I am more than happy to help you! I can customize the level of difficulty too.
I invited Boris to play a solo piano performance at my wedding with about 300 guests.
I gave him a brief that I wanted classical-style music to make the atmosphere lively and exciting, whether it's sweet songs or any other suitable style.
Boris prepared very well, he made a list of songs for me to choose from with reasons for each choice, and even played them live so I could feel the flow and suggest any changes before the wedding. That really gave me confidence that the music and mood would be exactly how I imagined.
He also rearranged some Thai and pop songs to fit the guests, which made the atmosphere more friendly and enjoyable.
Boris can play both acoustic and electric piano. On the wedding day, we used an electric piano, and even though he didn't have a chance to test it beforehand (the venue didn't allow setup before the event), he still played smoothly and beautifully.
He truly helped make my wedding day perfect just as I dreamed it would be.
Performing vocals with Boris on piano was a blast! We tackled a range of styles: from musical theatre to jazz to disco. Further, he skillfully arranged songs to suit our strengths (even on the fly). Boris was incredibly accommodating, and his professional touch on the piano elevated even our casual performances. I'd love to work with him again!
I have really liked learning with Boris. He was patient and always took the time to explain things clearly. He taught with care and made sure I understood before moving on. I felt comfortable asking questions and never felt rushed. Because of his support, I've grown a lot more confident.
It is one of my greatest aspirations to share my passion in and knowledge about music to all who are interested.