Isaac Chok – Piano Teacher in Glen Waverley
Stemming from his experience as a performer, Isaac brings a high quality of teaching to his over 60 students between his private practice and involvement in school programs, ranging from beginners to Grade 8 and beyond.
Isaac’s students have gone to win awards in eisteddfods and his composition students have entered competitions such as the Australian Songwriting Competition. Isaac’s students also use their abilities to apply for music scholarships for exceptional talent.
In addition to examination preparation, Isaac also runs student concerts twice a year and one of these concerts are held at an external venue.
Isaac also runs the instrumental program at Beaconhills College Berwick, running weekly private and ensemble classes as well as providing accompaniment.
Listen to Isaac
Performer’s Biography
Isaac takes pride in his ability as a performer and has been involved in performances, masterclasses and competitions locally and overseas, including the UCSI International Piano Competition in Kuala Lumpur, where he was a semi-finalist. Domestically, in tandem with the successful completion of his Bachelor of Music at Monash University, he has been a finalist for the Australian Music Prize twice and a finalist for the Spivakovsky Piano Prize representing the top level of his cohort. He has also been invited to the Melbourne Recital Centre for a masterclass with acclaimed pianist Paul Lewis.
Isaac’s teachers have included Tamara Smolyar, Mikhail Solovei and Louisa Breen.
F. Liszt – Transcendental Etude No 6
W. A. Mozart – Sonata in A minor K310
J. S. Bach – Prelude and Fugue in C# major, Book 1
O. Messiaen – Regard de la Vierge
Listen to Isaac’s Students
Isaac takes pride in bringing out the best of each student to bring out their innate musicality and develop their character to be the best they can be. Students are encouraged to aim for excellence and reach to the highest levels of music.
C. Debussy – Minstrels – VCE
Performed at Isaac’s student concert, June 2022
M. Clementi – Sonata in G minor Op. 7 – Grade 8
Performed at Isaac’s student concert, June 2022
C. Schumann – Mazurka Op. 6 No. 3 – Grade 8
Performed at Isaac’s student concert, June 2022
J. Sibelius – Etude – Grade 7
Performed at Isaac’s student concert, June 2022
Isaac’s Studio
01
Learn
A tested and proven curriculum that is both challenging and rewarding allows the student to achieve what they’re looking to achieve.
02
Perform
Student concerts run twice a year, competitions and audition opportunities are all encouraged and worked towards.
03
Achieve
AMEB examinations allow the student to assess what they have achieved through an objective set of parameters.
04
Communicate
Weekly feedback is given either digitally or through a student notebook, and as a parent, you’re always free to ask Isaac.
Contact
To ask Isaac about one of the available times or to be added to the waitlist, fill out the form below and I will get back to you shortly.
8 Crown St, Glen Waverley, 3150
Rates for 2023:
- 30 minutes – $50
- 45 minutes – $75
- 60 minutes – $100
| Day | Times Available 2023 |
| Monday | Waiting list |
| Tuesday | Waiting list |
| Wednesday | Waiting list |
| Thursday | Waiting list |
| Friday | Waiting list |
| Saturday | Waiting list |
| Sunday | Not teaching |
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