Time for an Update

Hi all,

Sorry I haven't been much updating this since 2013. Many things have changed over 3 years, different stage of life, and different commitments.

Update about myself, currently waiting for university admission, hopping between partime jobs, but my main jobs are still my weekly freelance private guzheng lessons and a freelance private homecooking instructor. Check out my instagram @homecookingwithregina if you are interested. Just last year end I also obtained my MOE IRS registration, which certifies me to teach guzheng CCA and enrichment courses in MOE schools. Taught in Changkat Primary School for some of the weeks but withdrew from that due to a difference in teaching style with the china instructors co-teaching the CCA. Been teaching private guzheng lessons since 2010, students of age 4 years old to 50+ years old, experienced in teaching in a personalised lesson style to meet needs of all students possible.

Update about lessons,
When : Saturday/Sunday morning, may need to check on my schedules as it is rather packed for now with students, with a few slots left.

Where: Sengkang Anchorvale Link

Fees: $50/lesson, beginners
(Paid after each lesson)

Time: 45mins per lesson, extendable. Flexibility of classes each week, esp for students exams period/CCA commitments; or adults OT work commitments/family commitments on certain weeks. (To inform in advance for any cancellation or arrangements for change in lesson day/timing)

Language: English/Chinese

Update about other services, 
Tuning services:
$45 to tune, inclusive of education for proper maintenance of guzheng.
$40 homevisit
$40 per 45mins spent
Additional charges for strings broken from wear and tear during change of strings

String changing services + Tuning:
$45 for string change + Tuning
$40 homevisit
$40 per 45mins spent
Additional charges on individual strings changed.


Interested applicants or for further enquires/negotiation, contact:
Regina Pung
Tel: 92329128
Email: regina_pung@hotmail.com

Updates :)

Hi, its been quite some time since I updated this blog again. Yes, guzheng lessons are still available, so some updates on my profile today...

Since 2010 I have been teaching private guzheng lessons for students from as young as age 4 to 30plus years old. It has become part of my profession on top of my main role as a student. 

Yes lately I introduced trial sessions, they are charged at standard price of $40 regardless of which grade the student is in, materials will be provided. 

If you decided that you would like to take up proper lessons, will be charged at $50/lesson for beginners. Each lesson lasts 45mins. Housecall are only done on case by case basis, but there is also a standard extra charge of $40. This is also provided that the student have at least a guzheng at home, which means that trial lessons and that first month or so when you haven't get a guzheng, you may like to have lessons at my house instead, and I think it will be more progressive as I have 2 guzhengs at home.

I don't have a fixed schedule, but I put most of my students on sunday mornings. Housecalls are mostly on weekday evenings which I will make my way down after school ends at about 6pm. Schedule is much flexible, we can always change the days if anything crops up yup.

Some tips on whether or not you should invest on a guzheng or not, I do suggest you to give yourself or your child a month at least, about 4 lessons, to think of whether this is what you want. I've worked with a lot of different students all these years, and not say children, I do have adult learners who like guzheng very much, bought a guzheng at about $800, plus all the other assessories, yet quit after a month and get me to help them sell their guzheng. As you should know also, 2nd hands are not going to get back the initial price you paid for that new guzheng. So yeap having said all this, give a bit of time to try and understand yourself :)

As usual, do contact me via email: retard_dude93@hotmail.com OR regina_pung@hotmail.com, I will do my best to give you a reply asap when I can. 

So, a bit more about what I have been doing lately, I am in my second year first sem of my course--Diploma in Occupational Therapy at NYP. That is also how I keep myself really busy with schoolwork and projects during weekdays and sometimes weekends, so hope that you do understand why I need the flexible lesson timings now.

I had also performed duet with my younger sis at a private D&D reception function at Fort Canning Hotel not long ago. It was really an experience different from the past and I do enjoy it a lot as it was my first performance with my younger sis. So yup some backstage photos I can share:)

Experienced Guzheng Teacher

Hi,

its been a while i last updated my blog again. Yes its 2013! so I've been teaching private guzheng lesson for about 3 years? Yes I am still teaching guzheng lessons!

rates are at $50/lesson for beginners, just like before,

lessons will be held at my house in Sengkang, preferably weekends as I am still schooling.

Do leave me an email if you would like to ask me anything! I promise to reply asap!

retard_dude93@hotmail.com


cheers,
Regina^^

Hi all,

Its been some time since I came back to this blog. Sorry had been busy for some time since my school started. Please email me at retard_dude93@hotmail.com if you would like to enquire about anything, I check my mail a few times in a day:D

Ok just to update you about how I am now, yup I alrdy got my alevel results, school started, not in Uni, but in poly. Studying diploma in Occupational Therapy in Nanyang Poly now, its an alevel course(which means u hv to go through the pain of alevels b4 being eligible for registration for e course) So yup currently year 1 sem 2, doing so so but YES, im still teaching private guzheng lessons for my students. (and intaking more interested students) However there will be some changes as compared to previous posts, my apologies that my course needs ALOT of time, lessons starting 9am-6pm usually, thats why I need to have guzheng classes on weekends(preferably sunday). In addition, classes will be held at my house in Sengkang, I do not have much time for travelling to my students' house lately.

Rates (for reference)
$50/lesson---- Beginners
$45 per tuning service (excluding price of additional strings added)
*Feel free to email me if any enquiries:)

Just to share more. Although a grade 8 cert may not be enough for some, but having to teach guzheng as a private teacher for about 3 years, I have had students from age 5-30plus, I have certainly gained alot of experiences. Interest will be something that takes one to learn guzheng and not a music background I should say. My student have achieved her distinction for grade 2 last year, and she's taking grade 3 just 4 days later:) My style of teaching takes strong emphasis on getting the foundations right and that I usually spend more time and effort on it for grade 1 and 2. I like to get my students exposed to the feelings of music right from the start, so that it not only enables them to play the song in a nicer tone, but also by learning the right way of incorporating feelings into songs, it becomes a platform for them to start practicing this skill that is much required in the higher grade. Practice makes perfect! by the time it is required, it would have become rather simple.


thats abt it,
cheers,
Regina

Oh my gosh... its been really really long since I last updated this blog, but yeap I do reply all your emails to enquire for lessons with me! :)
finally my alevels are coming to an end,haha at least that im left with MCQ papers^^ maybe just to update abit more about my current status now.

im currently grade 8. like huh, have been grade 8 for quite some time. I took it when I was Secondary 3. Im preparing to take my diploma grade hopefully next year, have been delaying it due to olevels then now alevels.

I started teaching private guzheng lessons since last november. Before that I helped out my primary school guzheng teacher to prepare several schools for their Singapore Youth Festival(SYF) Central Judging as i was waiting for my olevels results. The main few schools i helped out were at Nan Chiau Pri, Endeavour Pri, Rivervale Pri, yeap should be still going back to help out after the alevels.

I started learning guzheng since i was Primary 2 in nan chiau pri, then i still took up guzheng as my cca in Xinmin Secondary school, I was the President of Xinmin Guzheng Ensemble and then Nanyang Guzheng Ensemble(i just stepped down this year). So far I have 5 students, age ranging from 5 to 30+, I have one secondary one student who started lesson last nov, she will be taking grade 2 this year. My younger sister will also be taking her grade 8 exam this year. Yup, I've been teaching her since she took her grade 4 :) just took in another 3 students lately, schedule getting more packed huh. i think thats about it, haha abit long windedXD

Ratings (for reference)
Beginner:
$50/hr , lesson at my house
$80-90/hr, lesson at student's house, depending on the distance from my house since I dont drive
Weekend lessons are preferred, will need to check weekday schedule since I should b finding a part time while waiting for alevel results:)

Thats about it^^

Can always email me i will try reply you asap^^
retard_dude93@hotmail.com

Hi! its been a long time since i posted something onto this blog. Yes, I'm still teaching guzheng, a certified Grade 8 'Guzhengist' living in Singapore. I may be taking diploma grade soon. :D So, as mentioned b4, do contact me via email or leave a message here if you are interested to have private guzheng lessons with me. (try to email me if possible cos i may not always check this webpage. and im really sorry to those who left a msg here but i did not reply you). No age limit to this. :)

my email:

retard_dude93@hotmail.com

I would also like to thank those who have trust my capability and approached me to give them private guzheng lessons or for changing of broken string and tuning ^^

Hi! I'm Regina, living in Singapore. I've learn guzheng for about 10 years,currently a certified grade 8 'Guzhengist' and is teaching guzheng. If anyone is interested, I am willing to teach one to one private guzheng lessons at reasonable price of about $45/lesson, depending on the grade. No music background? If you are interested to take up this instrument from the beginning, why not give it a try? You are also most welcomed! Do approach me by leaving a message on this blog, or email me at:

retard_dude93@hotmail.com

oh, do leave any form of contact so that I can get back to you asap to make further arrangements!^^


In addition, services such as tuning of guzheng and changing of the strings is also available.* So if you do need any help to change broken guzheng strings or to tune the guzheng, so feel free to leave a message on this blog or email to the address above with your contact details. I will do my best to reply you asap to make further arrangements! :D