Professional & Highly Qualified 

Mei Xu 

Director

Mei graduated from the Royal Northern Conservatoire of Music and Trinity College of Music in the UK in 2017. During the period, she completed her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees. Later on, she also achieved a Master of Early Childhood from the University of Sydney in NSW, Australia. 

Mei performed in several concerts, public charity events, hospitals, gigs and local schools. Mei has been teaching for almost 10 years, during which she supported several individuals in achieving their very first ABRSM/AMEB qualifications with high distinctions. Mei not only supports individuals for casual lessons, but also prepares serious students for college, competition or conservatoire auditions. This includes an in-depth analysis of music works, regular public performance opportunities, mock runs and summative learning reports. 

Mei is also interested in promoting learning through play and hands-on activities. All teaching plans and games are customised to fit individuals' needs and interests.  Learning through play is also introduced in music lessons for early intervention of holistic development in young individuals. 

Mei worked in several local public/private schools, in the University of Sydney and in many music schools. Currently, Mei is working part-time with a local music school and in her studio. 

• Games/Activities

Mei aims to tailor lessons according to students' needs and interests. Therefore, no matter if you are planning to do grades or competitions or learn for fun, Mei is experienced in designing a lesson course through continuous reciprocal communications with all parties and through a responsive approach according to the student's needs.

Some of the games Mei designed for individuals are snake and ladder, domino, racing cars, farm house etc. Apart from these interactive games, Mei will also use games online, AI Tech to design and refine new knowledge. 

• Music lesson

One-on-one music lessons are optional and are designed for young individuals (4-6). These lessons aim to spark early cognitive and emotional development during the early years. This is not only outlined in the Early Years Framework but also in the National Quality Standards. 

The lesson will involve rhythm games, clapping games, singing, percussions, story telling and physical movements all of which are enhancing individuals' physical, verbal and mental wellbeing (EYLF outcomes 3, 5). 

Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla, Larry Page, the billionaire CEO of Google, Tom Cruise etc all play the piano. The connection between music and success is not a coincidence. When exploring and learning music in a right, positive mindset, one can reach his/her full potential. 

Learning piano is not only about mastering a skill, but more importantly, it's about enhancing one's​;​

• Emotional bank

The process of playing piano acts as a strong medium in filtering and releasing our daily stress. Music is a key to our emotions. It allows us to break down our negativity and to top up our positivity. At the same time, it is a great talent for you to show off to your mates and win some applause. ​

• Smarter and healthier wellbeing

While playing music can enhance your emotional wellbeing, listening to music can strongly improve your holistic development, according to several researchers.

 For instance, according to Pauwels et al. Mozart in Music and Medicine (2014), music acts as an essential medium in boosting the body's immune system. On the other hand, playing music can also enhance one's cognitive development, fine motor skills, memory and brain processing speeds (Worschech, 2022, James, 2020, Rauscher, 1997).  

While training is more beneficial if started at an early age, researchers have shown that learning music can also aid the recovery of elderly stroke and in preventing dementia (Villeneuve, 2013). ​

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• Refining essential soft skills that we need for social success. 

In order to master the skill, critical thinking and persistence are necessary. At the same time, for faster improvement, you will need to design and develop a practice time that fits into your daily schedule; therefore, time management is essential. Achieving a skill can therefore boost your soft skills, which is a critical key to future success in all fields. 

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So, if you're wondering what makes people more successful, the answer is perhaps closer than what you think.