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in PRESENT Music Online School of Music

  • Self-paced learning

    You can decide how fast you can go and adjust according to your individual schedule!

  • Free Lifetime Membership

    Free Lifetime Membership to our online learning community that shares music teaching ideas, lesson plans, and support!

  • Compatible with any device

    Compatible with any device (smartphone, tablet, laptop, PC)

Instructor(s)

Anand Li

Instructor

Anand Li Anand Li has already displayed his talent in conducting when he was a music student. As a guest conductor, he collaborated with Collegium Musicum Hong Kong, Millennium Youth Orchestra, Millennium Green Orchestra, Millennium Conductors Orchestra, and Hong Kong Baptist University Symphony Orchestra, as well as Harmony Tree International and the American Chamber of Commerce. He now serves as conductor of the Hong Kong Children’s Symphony Orchestra (Haydn Orchestra) and Part-time lecturer in Music Education at Hong Kong Baptist University Academy of Music. Dedicating himself to music education, he conducts the youth chamber orchestra and the children symphony orchestra of Ponte della Musica, as well as various school orchestras, which, under his baton, won prizes at competitions including Hong Kong Youth Music Interflows, and earned high acclaim at public performances. He is now a member of National Association of Music Education, American String Teachers Association, and an examiner of public music exam in Hong Kong and overseas. To pursue his passion as a music educator, he obtained his Master of Music in Music Education at Boston University and studying his Doctor of Education at University of South Carolina. Majored in music composition, Anand obtained his Bachelor of Arts (Hon.) degree in Music from the Hong Kong Baptist University. He was also awarded the Best Student of Concentration Studies Scholarship for his outstanding academic performance. Moreover, he was the recipient of the HKSAR Government’s Talent Development Scholarship, which recognized his talent in music and performing arts. Anand began to learn conducting with Dr. Jennifer Ho, and later with Mr. Choi Ho Man and Dr. Law Po Kwan at courses offered by the university, where he was also selected to participate in masterclass given by renowned conductor Mikko Franck. Anand is keen on playing violin and viola. He learnt violin with Lung Heung Fai since young, and viola with Dr. Felix Ungar. He has obtained the LTCL diploma in viola performance and participated in viola masterclass by Allan Nilles.

FAQ

  • How long does it take to complete a course of the Diploma in Instrumental/Vocal Teaching?

    A: A course typically takes 7-8 weeks to complete.

  • What does each module contains?

    A: Each unit spans 7 weeks, involving classes, note-taking, readings, discussions, meetings with tutors, and completion of exam papers.

  • Are the Diploma courses in Instrumental/Vocal Teaching the same?

    A: Yes, the teaching diplomas primarily assess teaching skills but differ in designing Original Teaching Resources, where tutors design based on their main instrument specialization.

  • How do tutors ensure that I am learning and understanding the class content?

    A: The entire course is conducted online. Upon successful registration, students receive notes and videos for the entire course, needing to schedule time each week to review course notes and participate in discussions as instructed by tutors. Tutors monitor student progress and provide support when needed. Additionally, PRESENT Music includes three free Live Classroom face-to-face/online meetings throughout the course to clarify note highlights, answer content-related questions, assist with exam papers, and offer post-course paper revision suggestions.

  • What are the tuition for each course?

    A: The fee for each unit/course is HKD 2500. Students can choose to purchase individual units or the entire course as needed.

  • Is there a specific timeframe to complete the course after registration?

    A: No - after registering, students can access the learning platform for a lifetime to read course notes and watch videos. There is no specific deadline for completion, allowing students to schedule their study time as needed, while tutors regularly check in on student progress.