Rebecca Chan is a certified Yamaha Music instructor as well as a classical piano teacher. Under the tutelage of renowned classical pianists Ms. Alice Enns and Mr. David Warwick, and post-modernistic composer Ms. Jocelyn Morlock, Rebecca has established herself as a music educator with depth and breadth that spans over different disciplines and genre. In 2013, Rebecca conducted the choir and ensemble performances at the prestigious National Yamaha Junior Original Concert in Vancouver. The following year, Rebecca was invited to the Yamaha international forum in Tokyo to speak to an international audience on teaching methods. In addition to teaching and performance, Rebecca is also a standing executive at the BC Registered Music Teacher Association, as well as a Yamaha Grade Examiner.

Over the last 19 years, Rebecca’s students have received numerous recognition and awards, including: BC’s highest RCM piano examination scores, Crescendo International Music Competition, Student Performers’ Guild Festival, Vancouver Kiwanis Festival, Burnaby Clef Music Festival, Richmond Festival and Yamaha Junior Original Concert national selection. Furthermore, recognizing the importance of performance opportunities to a young performer’s growth, opportunities were made available to her students to perform at establishments such as the Carnegie Hall (New York), Vancouver International Airport, and other high-visibility performance venues.

“Music is a vehicle that takes you through the journey of growth.” Please join Miss Rebecca for a fun-filled ride of music adventure!

Melanie Hau – Head Teacher BA, ARCT Pedagogy, RCM Certified Teacher, BCRMTA

For over 16 years, Melanie Hau has inspired students of all ages with her passion for piano, theory, and music history. As Head Teacher at our school, she brings both expertise and warmth to her teaching, guiding learners toward excellence while nurturing a lifelong love of music.

Melanie earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of British Columbia, where she studied Psychology and Economics, and later completed her ARCT Pedagogy Certificate through the Royal Conservatory of Music. Her musical journey began at the age of six and has taken her across Taiwan, Singapore, and the United States, giving her a rich multicultural perspective that deeply informs her teaching style today.

With her dedication, experience, and global outlook, Melanie leads our teaching team in creating an engaging and supportive environment where students can thrive.

Over the years, Elsa has cultivated and honed her skills as an accomplished classical pianist and ensemble musician.  Under the instruction of Miss Rebecca Chan, Elsa progressed through the RCM program, achieving the British Columbia Registered Music Teacher Association (BCRMTA) Richmond Branch’s award for the highest exam mark multiple times, including RCM Grade 10, where she also achieved First Class Honours.  She went on to complete her Associate diploma (ATCL) with distinction, through the Trinity College London of Music.  Additionally, Elsa has participated in numerous competitions including the Student Performers Guild (SPG) Festival and the Kiwanis Music Festival, both as a solo and ensemble pianist, achieving multiple first place finishes.  Her first and second place finishes at the Crescendo International Music Competition allowed her to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York in 2015.  Elsa has had the pleasure of working with young pianists since 2013, and looks forward to guiding students along their musical journey at Sound Direction!

Megan began her musical journey at the age of three in Yamaha’s Junior Music Course programs, under the teaching of Miss Rebecca Chan. She continued with piano, successfully completing the RCM program, receiving First Class Honours with Distinction and the highest exam mark in the Richmond Branch by the B.C. Registered Music Teachers’ Association (BCRMTA) twice. As a solo pianist, she earned second place in the Richmond Music Festival Grade Ten Romantic Category. After receiving First Class Honours in RCM Grade 10, Megan went on to achieve her Associate Trinity College London (ATCL) Music Performance Diploma.

Furthermore, Megan excels in piano ensemble and has participated in a variety of music competitions, including the Student Performers’ Guild Festival, Richmond Music Festival, and Vancouver Kiwanis Music Festival, where she frequently earns first place.

Over the years, Megan has performed in many public venues, including Aberdeen Centre, Oakridge Centre, Vancouver International Airport, and Richmond City Hall, further strengthening her skills as a pianist. In 2016, Megan was a finalist in the prestigious Crescendo International Music Competition, allowing her to perform at Carnegie Hall, New York with her piano trio.

Megan has extensive experience working with young children as a summer camp leader and piano tutor. Through her patience and guidance, her students are able to develop their skills and confidence with music. Megan is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Civil Engineering at UBC. She is looking forward to sharing her passion for music with students at Sound Direction!

With over 13 years of studying and playing classical and contemporary music, Karen is fluent in teaching piano through the Yamaha and the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) curriculums, and a proficient RCM theory instructor from rudimentary to advanced courses. Karen has been instructing music for almost five years, closely following Ms. Rebecca Chan’s teaching philosophies of technical excellence and meticulous care. Through Ms. Rebecca Chan’s guidance, and Yamaha’s teaching examinations and seminars, Karen incorporates visual, auditory, and kinesthetic styles of teaching—and quickly adapts to and nurtures each student’s musical aspirations. As a performer, Karen has achieved her certification as an Associate of The Royal Conservatory of Music (ARCT), and British Columbia Registered Music Teacher Association (BCRMTA) Richmond Branch’s highest scoring candidate for RCM’s Grade 10 exam in April 2017. Karen has also attained many successes in Kiwanis Music Festivals, Crescendo competitions, and non-profit performances throughout her career. In addition to her experience as a piano soloist, Karen is a returning first-place senior-level ensemblist four-years running—competing in the Student Performers’ Guild Festivals and Crescendo competitions. Since 2014, Karen has extensive performance experience in the duet, duo, trio, quartet, and orchestral form, having performed in a first place orchestra for MusicFest Canada in Ottawa, and as a piano trio at Carnegie Hall in New York. Karen also has an extensive RCM Theory background, consistently scoring at least a First Class Honours standing in all her RCM Rudiments, Harmony, and History exams. Karen has exceeded the rigorous ARCT Theory requirements by scoring First Class Honours in Advanced Harmony, Counterpoint, Analysis, and Advanced History (First Class Honours with Distinction). From student to instructor, Karen is a detail-driven and process-oriented teacher welcoming her students into a lifelong journey of music. Karen is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Science degree at UBC.

Born in South Korea, Miri Kim began to play the guitar at age 12. She played the electric bass guitar for several copy bands throughout high school and nursing school. She came to Canada six years ago to study Classical Guitar and graduated from Capilano University with a Diploma in Music. She is a member of the Guitar trio Tres Guitarras (aka The Capilano Guitar Trio) since 2013. She is interested in teaching children. Miri graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree in May 2016 and a Bachelor of Education degree in November 2017, both from the University of British Columbia.

Grace was born into a musical family. Her mom studied gayageum zither at SNU school of music and her aunt is a voice professor in South Korea. Her musical journey began when she started learning violin at the age of 5 in Korea. She then started playing piano 2 years later and immediately fell in love. She continued to pursue her passion even after moving to Canada and achieved the RCM ARCT performer’s diploma with honours. She’s also played flute and alto saxophone in highschool band and performed in various concerts. She’s worked with an orchestra as a solo pianist, UBC bands, choirs and church band. Grace is currently continuing her studies at UBC school of music under guidance of Professor Amanda Chan.
Grace wishes to share the joy of music to aspiring musicians.

At age 5, Chelsea began her musical studies under the teachings of Miss Rebecca Chan in Yamaha's Junior Music Course programs.
She continued her musical journey through the RCM program, receiving First Class Honours with Distinction and the highest exam mark in the Richmond Branch by the B.C. Registered Music Teachers' Association (BRMTA) multiple times. Chelsea has competed at numerous competitions, such as the Kiwanis Music Festival, Richmona Music Festival, and others, both as a soloist and as part of an ensemble. She has received the bronze award at Pacific Rim International Music Festival, and the second overall award at Canadian Music Competition.
Over the years, under the mentorship of Miss Rebecca Chan, Chelsea has developed her experience in teaching and strives to create a positive environment for students to grow as musicians.
She hopes to live up to her inspiring mentors and provide a nuanced musical education for passionate young musicians at Sound Direction!

At the age of 5 years old, Juno began learning and studying music with Ms. Rebecca Chan, progressing through the Yamaha Junior Course programs and continuing on to complete the RCM program. Throughout this musical journey, she has received First Class Honours with Distinction multiple times, awarded Gold Medalist for B.C. and Yukon Highest twice, and became a National Gold Medalist in 2022, granting her the opportunity to perform at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. After finishing RCM Grade 10 with First Class Honours, Juno went on to complete her Associate Trinity College London (ATCL) Music Performance Diploma with Distinction.

Under Ms. Rebecca Chan’s teachings and guidance, Juno has honed her abilities over the years as a soloist, ensemble player, and accompanist through numerous public piano concerts, ensemble competitions, and other events ranging from choir showings to jazz gigs. She has also accumulated and developed valuable experience in teaching students, inspired by her mentors and aiming to follow in their footsteps with hopes of igniting passion and enjoyment in music for young, to-be musicians.

David Au Yeung is a classically trained cellist and dedicated music educator, recently completing a Master of Music in Cello Performance at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM), where he also earned his Bachelor of Music degree. A scholarship recipient for both degrees, David studied for six years under renowned cellist Jennifer Culp, former member of the Kronos Quartet, with a strong focus on performance, technique, and musical expression.

Originally from Canada, David began piano studies at age seven, establishing a strong foundation in music theory and musicianship before transitioning to cello at age thirteen under Korean cellist Han Song Hwan and Seung Youn Lee at Richmond Music School. His early training shaped a deep, disciplined approach to instrumental performance.

At SFCM, David immersed himself in solo, chamber, and historical performance practice. He studied Baroque cello with Elisabeth Reed and explored the Alexander Technique to develop body awareness and injury-preventive strategies in performance. He received additional mentorship from Kyle Stachnik, whose guidance further enhanced his technical fluency and interpretive depth.

His passion for chamber music was cultivated through four semesters of ensemble work, receiving intensive coaching from members of the esteemed Telegraph Quartet. This experience fostered a deep understanding of ensemble dynamics, communication, and repertoire.

In addition to his performance background, David has studied string pedagogy with Andrew Luchansky and developed teaching skills in both cello and piano. He is fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese, and brings a holistic, body-aware approach to both performing and teaching.

David has been accepted into the Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) program at Michigan State University’s College of Music with a full scholarship.