Piano News

What a tour we had! We are now on our way home after a very intense time this past weekend. We had full houses for each of the concerts and the communities absolutely enjoyed hearing and seeing 2 Steinway pianos on their stages. Time and again , people remarked how privileged they were to have 2 pianos like this on...

On March 7, three students from our Vancouver Academy were invited to perform at the Annual BCRMTA Celebration of Excellence Recital. They have achieved First Class Honors with Distinction for the RCM Examination in 2015 and have met the selection criteria of the committee to be presented with a special award. Two students are from the current Yamaha Junior Special...

We rang in the Year of the Monkey in style at the Westin Bayshore Hotel with more than 750 guests. We surpassed our fundraising goal to reach $845,324 for much-needed equipment for the Emergency Department at Mount Saint Joseph Hospital. It was an evening of colour, excitement and high spirits. Highlights included amazing food creations by acclaimed Chinese Master Chefs, winners of Vancouver's...

Thank you for attending the Spring Concert and piano workshop at First United Church, White Rock yesterday. Dr. Eugene's students performed concerto while he played an accompaniment. It was the highlight of the recital. Post recital reception at the church foyer attracted parent, teachers and students to enjoy a bit interaction while having refreshments. This was followed by a seminar...

The recent Canuck’s Ice & Dice Fundraising Gala held at the Roger’s Arena was the talk of the town. This charitable event featured live and silent actions to support the Canucks for Kids Fund. Guests had the opportunity to spend time with Vancouver’s players, coaches and senior management during a reception that features a funny money casino. The event also...

We are proud to be a part of VMO’s “Complete the Scores” Wine & Cheese Fundraiser at VanDusen Botanical Garden. Live performance and silent auction are the highlights of the event featuring amazing piano performance, ballet, step dance, and singing. The presence of the Steinway grand piano enhanced the artistic element of the evening. Everyone had a great time.

One of the goals of our Yamaha program is to encourage students to compose and perform their own compositions. This year over 80 pieces were performed as in-class recitals. And among them, 26 candidates were invited to our Annual Vancouver Yamaha Junior Original Concert on February 7. This concert featured students from our popular Junior Special Advanced Courses and senior...

Students from our Tom Lee Music Academy were invited to perform at the newly opened Nordstrom Department Store in downtown Vancouver. As it was the Chinese New Year’s Eve, a lot of customers walked by and were amazed with our little ambassadors who performed so well at such a young age. Bravo to all of our students! Photo Highlight

Tom Lee Music was proud to be part of the “In the Love for the Moon - 2016 Vancouver Art Gallery CNY” Charity Gala on Saturday January the 29th. Ten amazing children from Steinway Young Artist Club were performing in front of all guests. Over 100 VIP guests attended the Gala, and when they walked down to the main hall...

Students from Ms. Amy Teo-Poh, Ms. Christina Chow and Ms Elaine Lee (Coquitlam location) participated in performing at Burnaby Brentwood Mall during the Christmas season. Ms. Elaine Lee brought her groups of Yamaha students ranging from 5 to 8 years old to performing solos and duets. Ms. Christina Chow brought her groups of students to performance as well. Students from...