As a music theory and history teacher since 1991, Tiffany is proudly a fifth generation Chinese-Canadian who speaks fluent English, Cantonese and some Mandarin. In addition to her ARCT (Toronto) and ALCM (London) teaching and piano performance diplomas, she holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) degree from the University of British Columbia. Her principal teachers for piano and music theory have included Edward Parker, Mary Tickner and Gaye Alcott. Tiffany is a RCM Advanced Specialist in Music Theory.
Tiffany is a dedicated teacher who ensures that every student has the best possible learning experience and encourages all students to progress at their full potential. Using a simplified, direct and creative approach to teaching theory helps students thrive in an encouraging and fun class setting both in-person or online. Teaching accelerated theory courses for the quick completion of examinations is her specialty. Tiffany’s students have excelled in their music education and consistently achieve First Class Honours with Distinction examination results with several having scored perfect 100% theory exam marks!
Success in learning music theory and history is to have constant improvement throughout the course term and to reach a competency which helps the student build confidence Each student has his/her own goals in learning music, so Tiffany is available to support and to encourage students to reach beyond what they may have thought was originally possible.
Tiffany is currently the Vice President of the BC Registered Music Teachers’ Association (Vancouver and Burnaby branch) and wants to use this opportunity to help improve the music community and to create more overall enthusiasm towards music education. She’s also the recipient of the 2026 BC Teacher of Distinction Award from the Royal Conservatory of Music. Aside from teaching, Tiffany is a professional events and lifestyle photographer who also enjoys skiing and golfing.