Bella Zeng

Bella Zeng began studying piano at the age of 4 in China. She completed her level 10 exam at the age of 13. When she moved to Canada at the age 15, she continued studying under Dietmar Schmuecker who helped her prepare for music festivals and performances. Bella currently holds a Bachelor of Music and a Master of Education from the University of Victoria, where she studied under professor Arthur Rowe, and May Ling Kwok. During her years at the University of Victoria, Bella was an active accompanist and performed with instrumental soloists and vocalists. 
 
Bella began teaching piano in 2016. She creates an environment that allows exploration in music. Coming from an education background, Bella has a deep understanding of her influence as a teacher on her students. Her lessons are student-centered and are tailored to her students’ needs. She believes in the importance of positive education and enables students to be self-learners by constantly challenging her students’ ability of critical thinking. She strives to help her students build love and passion for music, and develop skills that grow with students. Bella strives to develop her students into well-rounded musicians from start to finish. 
 
Bella’s lessons include RCM exam preparation, music theory, ear training, chord progression, sight reading and music history. In addition to building her student’s intrinsic passion for music, she also emphasizes heavily on technique development and artistry. Bella believes that excellent technique and artistry lays a critical foundation for a diverse range of pieces and enables students to branch out into different musical styles.