Looking back on ten years of piano lessons with Ms. Yannie, I am so thankful for her patience and the valuable feedback she has given me throughout this journey. I love expressing myself through music. And as a teacher, I really appreciate how she personalises each lesson by using illustrative metaphors to describe how to interpret a piece. This has helped me visualise the imagery behind the music, making it much easier to grasp complex techniques. Her teaching covers both technique and expression—two crucial areas that influence everything from dynamics to rhythm. Another thing I genuinely admire is Ms. Yannie’s own playing. Her passion and skill are evident the moment her fingers touch the keys. It is inspiring to hear her play the very pieces I aspire to perform. I was surprised to learn there are so many ways to use the pedal to enhance a piece! Personally, I am also constantly amazed by the lightness of her touch when she demonstrates "抓指"—a technique used to bring out the melody while maintaining a soft, delicate touch. She truly embodies the qualities of a performer; her lessons are not just "all talk," as she is able to demonstrate every nuance beautifully. Lastly, I want to say a huge thank you for her encouragements in my piano journey. When I was younger, she gave us "diaries" to record our practice time; reaching certain practicing goals meant receiving a gift, which I always looked forward to! She also organises concerts for her students, which are invaluable for gaining performance experience. And while it felt intimidating when I was younger, I now realise those moments are the only times that you learn to step out of your comfort zone, and grow as an individual. Even now, she hosts mini-concerts for diploma students to give us a "mock exam" experience for the ATCL. Admittedly, the "double pressure" of school and piano is inevitable. While Ms. Yannie is a passionate and excellent teacher, it can be difficult to give the piano the attention it deserves when schoolwork piles up. In those moments, when the workload feels overwhelming, I believe that pressure and encouragement need to go hand-in-hand. Overall, every lesson with Ms. Yannie has been fruitful and I have genuinely learnt a lot from her teaching. Things can get tough, as all worthwhile things do, but it has all been part of a wonderful learning journey.

感謝您在音樂道路上給予我們無盡的指導和鼓勵。👍👍👍您將音樂融入我們生活中，讓我們享受美妙旋律。感恩有您這樣敬業而才華橫溢的老師指引囡囡前行⋯⋯老師你辛苦啦！🥰🥰🥰

在這五年的鋼琴學習旅程中，我深深感受到老師的耐心與專業。每一首樂曲的分析，老師都不厭其詳地為我講解，讓我能夠更深入地理解樂曲的情感與結構。老師在演繹和調子的要求上也非常細緻，有助於我提升表現。 此外，老師特別強調指法的技巧，樂曲的調子及節奏感情。讓我在練習時更加流暢。每一次課堂中，老師都會耐心地糾正我的指法，並提供實用的練習方法，讓我能在每一個細節上都能有所進步。我非常感謝她的用心教導，令我在追求鋼琴兒時的夢想走得更加穩健。及生活質素更美好。謝謝🙏😘