Jake Cheong
Epping,NSW
Summary
A professional pianist with 18 years of playing who has performed solo recitals nationally and internationally. Highly demanded accompanist with 8 years of experience of accompanying exams and competitions. Accomplished piano teacher with 7 years of experience in developing students' artistic skills from beginner to an advanced level. Focused on positive mindset to motivate students and enable them to reach their fullest potential.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Arts Learning Officer
Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
2023.04 - Current
- Teach junior and senior students piano (Beginner to advanced)
- Prepare students for their HSC music performance exam
- Guide students for their HSC music composition and portfolio
- Record students' HSC music compositions
- Arrange and compose music for students to learn
- Record piano accompaniment for instrumental programs
School Accompanist
Baulkham Hills High School
2022.06 - Current
- Guide HSC students during school rehearsals
- Accompany students for HSC assessments and HSC exam
Co-Director
Melodia Music Studio
2024.01 - Current
- Scheduling student lesson times and organising staff timetables
- Managing inquiries and communications
- Managing finance
- Marketing
Church Organ Accompanist
Sydney Korean Catholic Church
2020.01 - Current
- Accompany the church choir on organ every Sunday morning mass
Piano Teacher
J Music Academy
2019.01 - 2022.12
- Develop students from early beginner level to AMEB grades in a short period of time
- Evaluate students' progress and give out homework accordingly
Private Piano Accompanist
Private Home Accompanist
2016.01 - Current
- Accompany students in all instruments
- Accompany students for AMEB exams up to diploma level
- Accompany students for HSC exams
- Accompany students for school auditions
- Accompany students for national and international competitions
Private Piano Teacher
Private Home Teaching
2017.01 - Current
- Teach students methodically to improve their technique and sight-reading skills
- Prepare students for AMEB exams and national eisteddfods
- Teach music theory grade 1-5 to establish strong music foundation
- Work on aural skills such as listening dictation and sight-singing
Piano Teacher
YOUBRIO
2021.06 - 2022.01
- Prepared students for AMEB exams remotely
- Guided students for their practice sessions remotely
Casual Piano Teacher
Fantasia Music School
2019.11 - 2019.12
- Casual position for one month in coverage for a tutor who was away
Casual Piano Teacher
Musicore Academy
2019.11 - 2019.12
- Casual position for one month in coverage for a tutor who was away
Education
Master of Music (Performance) - Collaborative Piano
The University of Sydney
Sydney Conservatorium Of Music07.2024
Bachelor of Music (Performance) - Classical Piano
The University of Sydney
Sydney Conservatorium Of Music11.2022
High School Diploma -
Gosford High School
Gosford10.2018
Skills
- Individualized Lesson Plans
- Repertoire Selection
- Artistic Ability
- Educational Activities
- Student Engagement
- Solo Performances
- Sight-reading
- Sight-singing
Accomplishments
AWARDS
2024
- Received a scholarship from The University of Sydney for Masters of Music (Performance)
- Received a scholarship from The University of Sydney for overseas study
2023
- Received a scholarship from The University of Sydney for Masters of Music (Performance)
- Received a scholarship from The University of Sydney for overseas study
- Awarded second place in the Sydney International Song Prize
2022
- United States International Music Competition (Winner)
- Best Liszt Performance Competition (Winner)
- Best Prokofiev Performance Competition (Winner)
- Golden Classical Music Awards (Winner)
- Golden Arts Music Competition (Winner)
- Charleston International Piano Competition (Winner)
- London Young Musician Award (Winner)
- Artology Fanfare Composition Competition (Winner)
- Composition "Into the Universe" recorded by the Australian Youth Orchestra at Trackdown Studios to be broadcasted around Australia
- Received a scholarship from The University of Sydney for overseas study
2021
- Lev Vlassenko Piano Competition (Recitalist)
2020
- Ettlingen International Piano Competition (Finalist)
MASTERCLASSES
- Alexander Gavrylyuk
- Andreas Groethuysen
- Graham Johnson
- Arno Bornkamp
- Lynne Dawson
- Inge Rosar
- Kirill Monorosi
- Natalia Ricci
Timeline
Co-Director
Melodia Music Studio
2024.01 - Current
Arts Learning Officer
Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
2023.04 - Current
School Accompanist
Baulkham Hills High School
2022.06 - Current
Piano Teacher
YOUBRIO
2021.06 - 2022.01
Church Organ Accompanist
Sydney Korean Catholic Church
2020.01 - Current
Casual Piano Teacher
Fantasia Music School
2019.11 - 2019.12
Casual Piano Teacher
Musicore Academy
2019.11 - 2019.12
Piano Teacher
J Music Academy
2019.01 - 2022.12
Private Piano Teacher
Private Home Teaching
2017.01 - Current
Private Piano Accompanist
Private Home Accompanist
2016.01 - Current
Master of Music (Performance) - Collaborative Piano
The University of Sydney
Bachelor of Music (Performance) - Classical Piano
The University of Sydney
High School Diploma -
Gosford High School
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