My name is Palas Chan and I am very honoured and excited to be one of the recipients of the ABRSM Centenary Travel Grant. I offer my heartfelt thanks to ABRSM for offering me such a wonderful opportunity to study at the RNCM.
After graduating five years ago, I taught the trombone, lower brass classes and symphonic band for youths in the Music Office of the Hong Kong Government.
I found my time at the Music Office enjoyable and inspirational. I learnt that teaching is not only about transferring musical skills and knowledge but more importantly about communicating. I find that I learn a lot from spending time in the classroom and rehearsal room and from giving lessons to my students each day. I hugely enjoy helping them to overcome any difficulties they experience with a variety of different methods, cultivating their passion for music and keeping them motivated.
I believe my time at the RNCM will be stimulating and inspiring and I cannot wait for my first ever visit to Manchester!
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