DR CELESTE CHIAM

Dr. Celeste Chiam believes that all students regardless of age and level, inherently possess musical potential. She coaches students towards excellence through consistent strides and customized curriculum catered to each individual's unique capacity and pace, with thoughtful dosage of healthy challenges to boost their growth. By her warm engagement and matching individual learning styles, Celeste eases her students' assimilation into the methodical music training, producing optimal results.

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A proponent of quality yet joyful learning, Celeste ensures her students' clear understanding of the subject matter while providing space for mindfulness and presence, which is prevalent in her heart-centered approach and communication. As a coach and mentor, Celeste emphasizes compassionate accountability, growth-mindset, efficiency, positive attitude, active listening, confidence, and mutual respect.

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Piano lesson with Celeste encompasses keyboard technique, music theory and history, musicality and aural training. Lessons are typically one hour for most and 45 minutes for younger students.

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Inspired by the title of Robert Schumann's song to wife, Clara Schumann, Celeste refers to her music and creative office as Studio Widmung, which translates into Dedication. Parallel to Schumann's declaration of his love and devotion to Clara, Celeste is dedicated to her life's purpose of igniting creativity, awakening artistic spirits, spreading love for humanity and empowering people through music, education and authentic expressions.