Falk Bonitz
Jazz / Classical / Pop Piano 爵士/古典/流行鋼琴
【Language】German / English
【Education】
HfM Leipzig/Germany (Music Pedagogy and History)
HMT Rostock( Classical Piano)
【Teaching Philosophy】
◆ Learning to play the piano with genuine creativity
◆ Understanding how to sound good on the piano (beyond styles)
◆ Learning jazz, classical and pop repertoire
◆ Mastering piano techniques
◆ Improvising beyond jazz
◆ Knowing your music history
◆ Creating music without sheets
◆ Enjoy playing the piano without pressure, fear, or worry
【Bio】
Falk Bonitz is a pianist and composer from Germany with a strong interest in jazz and Latin music.
His music has been released by Harmonia Mundi/in Germany, UNIT Records/in Switzerland, and Tower Records/in Japan.
He appeared in jazz magazines, radio, and TV in Germany, Italy, Austria, Poland, Slovakia, Belgium, Turkey, Japan, and Taiwan.
His recent projects are the Taiwan-based band “Sonus de Gaia”, and the ambitious jazz project “The Great Game”, both performing at Taipei Jazz Festival. And currently, he’s working with famous Taiwanese singer/songwriter Chiao An-pu.
福克·博尼茲（Falk Bonitz）是來自德國的鋼琴家和作曲家，對爵士樂和拉丁音樂有濃厚的興趣。
他的音樂已由德國Harmonia Mundi、瑞士UNIT Records和日本Tower Records 發行。
他在德國，意大利，奧地利，波蘭，土耳其，日本和台灣的爵士雜誌，廣播和電視中皆可看見他的演出。
他最近在台灣的發展加入了“大地之歌 Sonus de Gaia”樂團，此樂團層入圍過傳藝金曲獎，他對爵士的野心在台灣展現，創立了爵士三重奏樂團“The Great Game”，此樂團參與台北爵士音樂節上演出，目前他正在與台灣著名的創作歌手焦安溥（張懸）合作。
Ellie Lu 盧亨妮
Piano 鋼琴 (古典&流行) /幼兒鋼琴啟蒙
【Language】中文/ English
【Education】
Piano Teacher – FreshStart Music Studio, Irvine, California &
Tustin Music Center, Tustin, California, USA
Colorado State University, Music Therapy Specialization
National Taiwan Normal University, Music Major
【Bio】
自幼於台灣學習古典音樂並精熟鋼琴與小提琴演奏，於國立台灣師範大學音樂系畢業取得 演奏學士學位後，為了想學習更多的知識與探索世界，赴美國科羅拉多州州立大學 (Colorado State University)攻讀研究所並取得美國國家音樂治療協會認證證照(Music Therapy Board Certification)與音樂治療碩士(Master of Music, Music Therapy Specialization)學位。 研究所畢業後於美國南加州工作三年，第一年於非營利組織Creative Identity, Anaheim擔 任年度公演總監、音樂治療師、音樂教師及弦樂部指導教師，幫助許多發展障礙成人達成個 體目標與學習樂器演奏，並提供音樂治療課程/音樂課程設計、指導室內樂與規劃成果發表 會、亦與音樂教師、生活技能導師、美術教師合作協助個案達成個別化目標。 後兩年結合工作經驗與所學，於 FreshStart Music Studio, Irvine 與 Tustin Music Center, Tustin 兩所音樂學校擔任音樂教師並擁有將近百位學生，針對每一位學生的特質 客體化設計課程與教學目標，教授鋼琴與小提琴課程、協助課程規劃、工作坊、與成果發表 會，啟發對音樂有興趣的孩子與成人們，踏上一條探索藝術之美的道路。 2022年夏天，回到家鄉台灣，希望能幫助更多莘莘學子，在學習音樂的道路上提供一盞明 燈、激發更多的創意讓藝術與音樂成為生活中不可或缺的一部分。 除了豐富的音樂教學經驗以外，在非營利組織以及音樂教室的管理經驗與良好的中英語溝 通能力常獲學生高度評價，目前亦從事兼職翻譯與留遊學特約顧問等相關工作。
Ellie Lu got her Bachelor’s degree in music performance from National Taiwan Normal University for both piano and violin. She also has a Master’s degree in music therapy from Colorado State University. After finishing her Master’s degree, she worked as a music therapist and string instructor for a year at Creative Identity, Anaheim, a non-profit organization in Southern California to help individuals with disabilities and special needs to reach their goals and teach them to play and make music. For the next 2 and half years, she combined her training as a music therapist and as a piano and violin performer to work as a music teacher in 2 music schools in Orange County, California, including FreshStart Music Studio in Irvine and Tustin Music Center in Tustin. She continued to help students to explore the beauty of music, customized their lessons to reach their personal goals, and inspire students to challenge themselves creatively through music. Furthermore, she received excellent reviews for her fine communication skills and for satisfying the needs of customers and clients through being a music educator and an executive manager in non-profit organizations and music schools. Besides being an experienced music teacher, she is also a freelance translator and overseas educational consultant. Ellie finds music such a powerful tool to support people physically and mentally. She had coached students in a wide range of ages and levels including individuals with disabilities and special needs. Every student impressed Ellie with different talents and ideas and inspired her to customize her teaching method to each student. She also encourages students to understand themselves musically with independent thinking and cultivate their ability to reach goals. She believes that everyone has their own musicianship in different ways!
Sonia Chiu 邱爾毓
Piano 鋼琴 / ABRSM Teacher 皇家音樂檢定老師
【Language】中文/ English
【Education】
St. Joseph’s College UK (英國聖約翰學院)
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire UK (英國皇家伯明罕⾳音樂學院)
台北英國皇家音樂檢定考試口譯老師 ABRSM Interpreter
National Taiwan Normal University, Music Major
【Teaching Philosophy】
My teaching philosophy is not only to let students improve in technique but also to let them enjoy music. When playing an instrument, you must first let your music touch yourself before you can touch to the audience. Find your self-confidence and all-around development in music.
【Bio】
邱爾毓 Sonia Chiu 出⽣生於台灣台北，4歲開始接觸鋼琴，11歲開始接觸大提琴。
15歲旅居英國就讀⾼高中，St. Joseph’s College UK (英國聖約翰學院) ⾳音樂系主修鋼琴，副修大提琴，師事Christopher Tinker and Joyce Warwick，在英國聖約翰高級學院就學期間參加音樂比賽連續兩年獲得第⼀名和第二名榮譽，2004年在夏季⾳音樂節中擔任鋼琴獨奏。
大學獲得獎學金進入Royal Birmingham Conservatoire UK (英國皇家伯明罕⾳音樂學院)就讀， 在校期間師事系主任Malcolm Wilson, Simon Nicolles, John Humphrey, Rober Markham， Victor Sangiorgio and Philp Martin 也參與許多大師班Peter Donohoe，Margaret Fingerhut，Anderw Ball 等知名鋼琴家。在校期間常參與獨奏及室內樂比賽，2006,2007年 在當地知名的St. Martin進行獨奏及室內樂演出!
研究所獲獎學金進⼊Royal Northern College Of Music (北皇家⾳音樂學院)就讀，師事Colin Stone，Philppe Cassard,參與大師班Steven Hough Paul Janes, 伴奏師事David Jhons,室內 樂師事Jeremy Yong在旅英期間參與許多獨奏，室內樂⾳音樂會和比賽。2011在Saint Martin Church 進⾏行獨奏和室內樂的演出!
返台後，陸續在⽂水藝術中心，台北愛樂梅哲館，文化大學大夏館⾳音樂廳，誠品音樂廳，蘆洲功學社，巴赫廳，十方樂集，⻄⾨紅樓，Blast up music school等，獨奏和室內樂的演出。
2006至今擔任台北英國皇家音樂檢定考試(ABRSM)口譯老師,也是專門教授英國皇家音樂檢定考試!曾任教於三和國中音樂班，福豐國中音樂班，淡江高中國中部管弦樂團指揮。教授國際學生和音樂班學生!!
Sonia, Erh Yu Chiu was born in Taipei, Taiwan, she started playing the piano at the age of 4 and the cello at the age of 11. At the age of 15, she moved to the UK and studied in an A-level school. The Music Department of St. Joseph’s College UK (St. John’s College, UK) majored in piano and minored in cello. She studied with Christopher Tinker and Joyce Warwick. She participated in music competitions for two consecutive years while studying at St. Joseph’s College in the UK, Won the first and second honors, and acted as a piano soloist in the Summer Music Festival in 2004.
She had a scholarship to study at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire UK (Royal Birmingham Conservatoire UK). During the school period, she studied with the head of the piano department Malcolm Wilson, Simon Nicolles, John Humphrey, Rober Markham, Victor Sangiorgio, and Philp Martin also participated in many master classes with Peter Donohoe, Margaret Fingerhut, Andrew Ball, and other concert pianists. During the school period, she often participated in solo and chamber music competitions. In 2006 and 2007, she performed solo and chamber music performances in the concert church at St. Martin!
After undergraduate, She received a scholarship to study at the Royal Northern College of Music (Northern Royal College of Music)for MMus (Performance of Master), tutored by Colin Stone, Philppe Cassard, participated in the master class Steven Hough Paul Janes, accompanist David Jhons, and chamber music teacher Jeremy Yong during their stay in the UK Participation in many recitals, chamber music concerts and competitions. 2011 solo and chamber music performances at Saint Martin Church!
After she finished her degree, she moved back to Taiwan. She has been giving concerts at Wenshi Arts and Cultural Center, Taipei Philharmonic Orchestra, College Administrative Building, Elite Performance Hall, K.H.S.music Instruments, Forum Music Auditorium, Blast up music school ……etc.
Since 2006, she has been an interpreter for the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Examination (ABRSM) in Taipei, and also training and teaching the Royal Board of Music Examination!
Sonia Chiu 邱爾毓
Piano 鋼琴 / ABRSM Teacher 皇家音樂檢定老師
【Language】中文/ English
【Education】
St. Joseph’s College UK (英國聖約翰學院)
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire UK (英國皇家伯明罕⾳音樂學院)
台北英國皇家音樂檢定考試口譯老師 ABRSM Interpreter
National Taiwan Normal University, Music Major
【Teaching Philosophy】
My teaching philosophy is not only to let students improve in technique but also to let them enjoy music. When playing an instrument, you must first let your music touch yourself before you can touch to the audience. Find your self-confidence and all-around development in music.
【Bio】
邱爾毓 Sonia Chiu 出⽣生於台灣台北，4歲開始接觸鋼琴，11歲開始接觸大提琴。
15歲旅居英國就讀⾼高中，St. Joseph’s College UK (英國聖約翰學院) ⾳音樂系主修鋼琴，副修大提琴，師事Christopher Tinker and Joyce Warwick，在英國聖約翰高級學院就學期間參加音樂比賽連續兩年獲得第⼀名和第二名榮譽，2004年在夏季⾳音樂節中擔任鋼琴獨奏。
大學獲得獎學金進入Royal Birmingham Conservatoire UK (英國皇家伯明罕⾳音樂學院)就讀， 在校期間師事系主任Malcolm Wilson, Simon Nicolles, John Humphrey, Rober Markham， Victor Sangiorgio and Philp Martin 也參與許多大師班Peter Donohoe，Margaret Fingerhut，Anderw Ball 等知名鋼琴家。在校期間常參與獨奏及室內樂比賽，2006,2007年 在當地知名的St. Martin進行獨奏及室內樂演出!
研究所獲獎學金進⼊Royal Northern College Of Music (北皇家⾳音樂學院)就讀，師事Colin Stone，Philppe Cassard,參與大師班Steven Hough Paul Janes, 伴奏師事David Jhons,室內 樂師事Jeremy Yong在旅英期間參與許多獨奏，室內樂⾳音樂會和比賽。2011在Saint Martin Church 進⾏行獨奏和室內樂的演出!
返台後，陸續在⽂水藝術中心，台北愛樂梅哲館，文化大學大夏館⾳音樂廳，誠品音樂廳，蘆洲功學社，巴赫廳，十方樂集，⻄⾨紅樓，Blast up music school等，獨奏和室內樂的演出。
2006至今擔任台北英國皇家音樂檢定考試(ABRSM)口譯老師,也是專門教授英國皇家音樂檢定考試!曾任教於三和國中音樂班，福豐國中音樂班，淡江高中國中部管弦樂團指揮。教授國際學生和音樂班學生!!
Sonia, Erh Yu Chiu was born in Taipei, Taiwan, she started playing the piano at the age of 4 and the cello at the age of 11. At the age of 15, she moved to the UK and studied in an A-level school. The Music Department of St. Joseph’s College UK (St. John’s College, UK) majored in piano and minored in cello. She studied with Christopher Tinker and Joyce Warwick. She participated in music competitions for two consecutive years while studying at St. Joseph’s College in the UK, Won the first and second honors, and acted as a piano soloist in the Summer Music Festival in 2004.
She had a scholarship to study at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire UK (Royal Birmingham Conservatoire UK). During the school period, she studied with the head of the piano department Malcolm Wilson, Simon Nicolles, John Humphrey, Rober Markham, Victor Sangiorgio, and Philp Martin also participated in many master classes with Peter Donohoe, Margaret Fingerhut, Andrew Ball, and other concert pianists. During the school period, she often participated in solo and chamber music competitions. In 2006 and 2007, she performed solo and chamber music performances in the concert church at St. Martin!
After undergraduate, She received a scholarship to study at the Royal Northern College of Music (Northern Royal College of Music)for MMus (Performance of Master), tutored by Colin Stone, Philppe Cassard, participated in the master class Steven Hough Paul Janes, accompanist David Jhons, and chamber music teacher Jeremy Yong during their stay in the UK Participation in many recitals, chamber music concerts and competitions. 2011 solo and chamber music performances at Saint Martin Church!
After she finished her degree, she moved back to Taiwan. She has been giving concerts at Wenshi Arts and Cultural Center, Taipei Philharmonic Orchestra, College Administrative Building, Elite Performance Hall, K.H.S.music Instruments, Forum Music Auditorium, Blast up music school ……etc.
Since 2006, she has been an interpreter for the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Examination (ABRSM) in Taipei, and also training and teaching the Royal Board of Music Examination!
