“One needs only to study a certain positioning of the hand in relation to the keys to obtain with ease the most beautiful sounds.”
— Frédéric Chopin
Discovering Poetry in Music
For nearly a century, Chopin’s teachings were largely forgotten, preserved only through a small lineage of dedicated pupils while much of the world moved on to Czerny’s C major exercises. Chopin’s music lived on, but much is lost about the way it was played – the philosophy and approach through which such beautiful music is made possible.
Here at Salon Chopin, we bring the master’s insights to the modern day. We carry on his teachings through our one‑to‑one lessons that prioritize sound, suppleness, and musical thinking. Our students learn to listen, to shape a phrase, and to solve technical problems with patience and curiosity. Whether you are preparing for a diploma, a university audition, or simply returning to the piano, here you will find a teacher who will create with you the most beautiful music.
Piano
Our piano course develops the student’s tone, finger independence, phrasing, and performance confidence, while providing a structured practice system that yields consistent results, guided by Chopin’s pedagogical approach. We do not chase exam grades blindly – they come when the student is ready and the music is right. Repertoire spans from Bach to contemporary, with a special emphasis on Chopin’s own works and the Romantic period.
Pricing: from HK$500/hour. Billed monthly. Contact us for details.
Composition
Got a melody in your head? Want to analyze a Chopin nocturne? Our composition course guides you through harmonic analysis, melodic writing, form, and notation – no prior composing experience required, though Grade 5 theory is highly recommended. Sign up if you would like to write your own music, create beautiful art, and leave with a deeper appreciation for the craft.
Pricing: from HK$500/hour. Billed monthly. Contact us for details.
Musicianship
Behind every great musician is a great ear – and the ability to bring unwritten music to life. Musicianship is the practical understanding of music: training your ear, mastering rhythm, improvising with confidence, and applying theory at the keyboard. Offered as a 30‑ or 45‑minute add‑on to piano lessons, or as a standalone class.
Subject to availability. Contact us for info.
Meet our Faculty
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Thomas Yip | 葉智源
Artistic Director
Thomas Yip is a classically trained pianist‑composer with over fifteen years of teaching experience. He studied at Chetham’s School of Music and holds both a Bachelor and Master of Music from the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), and has performed across Europe and Asia. His teaching philosophy – mindset first, results follow – focuses on building independent, thoughtful musicians.
In 2026, he founded Salon Chopin to revive Chopin’s pedagogical principles and to promote a musical, humanistic way of learning – one that values beauty, curiosity, and the master’s own teachings.
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