Jane
Music Therapist | Music Teacher
ABOUT ME
Jane Hong
Music Therapist | Music Teacher
Email:
Phone:
+1 (647) 580-5908
Service Area:
Greater Toronto Area
Jane graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with an Honours Bachelor of Music Therapy (BMT), a Minor in Psychology, and is a Certified Music Therapist (MTA) and Music Therapist–Board Certified (MT-BC). Jane also received her Neurologic Music Therapist (NMT) certification from University of Toronto, and has her Associateship of the Trinity College London (ATCL) in Piano Performance, which is equivalent to the Associateship of the Royal Conservatory of Toronto (ARCT).
Throughout her years, she has studied piano under Stephanie Fung Henderson, Dr. Heather Taves and Tania Gill. She has also received training from Dr. Colin Lee, Dr. Carolyn Arnason, Cat Suet Yan Chau in Music Therapy, and received her Neurologic Music Therapy Certification (NMT) from Dr. Michael and Dr. Corene Thaut.
Jane’s clinical experience includes working with individuals in geriatric care, rehabilitation hospital patients, and individuals with special needs. She enjoys creating ways for individuals to discover and find their voice through music. She firmly believes that music enables people to express feelings, regardless of any musical background.
Jane currently works as a certified music therapist and music teacher and has had experiences with clients and students of varying ages and backgrounds. She believes that it is important for students to find small joys in playing their instrument, alongside working on fundamentals and towards their goals. She also helps students with song-writing, transcriptions, and arrangements.
Education & Achievements
2017 & 2020
University of Toronto, Canada
Neurologic Music Therapy Training
2011 - 2015
Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada
Honours Bachelor of Music therapy
Minor in Psychology
2009 & 2011
The Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts, Hong Kong
Musical Therapeutic Activities
Music Therapy: Guided Imagery and Music Workshop
20th Century Composition Techniques
2010
Trinity College London
Piano ATCL Diploma (Equivalent to RCM ARCT)
2008
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
Piano Grade 8, with Distinction (Equivalent to RCM Grade 10, First Class Honours with Distinction)
Work Experience
2017 May - Present
Self-Employed Music Therapist & Music Teacher, Canada
Music Therapist (Individual sessions)
Music Teacher (Adaptive and regular lessons)
2017 April - 2020 March
(Paused due to COVID-19)
Key Music Therapy, Canada
Music Therapist (Group and Individual sessions), at Parkview Services for Seniors, previously at Bridgepoint Health
2015 September - 2020 March
(Paused due to COVID-19)
Bloomy Music Therapy Services, Canada
Music Therapist (Group and Individual sessions - Chinese and English), at Yee Hong Centres for Geriatric Care, Mon Sheong Long-Term Care Centres, Gifted People Services, and other individual clients
> Internship from 2015 September - 2016 June
2019 April - 2025 June
Tamara's Piano Studio and Music Therapy Services, Canada
Music Therapist (Individual sessions & group sessions)
Music Teacher (Adaptive and regular lessons)
2019 September - Present
Little Chopin Academy, Canada
Music Teacher (All ages)
2019 September - 2024 August
Crescendo Music Therapy Inc., Canada
Music Therapist (Individual sessions & group sessions) with individuals with special needs at Crystal Ladder Learning Center
2017 January - 2019 May
StudioVivian, Canada
Music Teacher (Private in-home lessons)
2013 September - 2015 April
Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada
Student Music Therapist, at A.R. Goudie Eventide Home, Parkwood Mennonite Home, WLU Music Therapy Clinic, Rosemount Public School
2014 June - 2014 August
Hong Kong Chinese Women's Club, Hong Kong
Student Music Therapist (Group and Individual sessions), Madam Wong Chan Sook Ying Memorial Care & Attention Home for the Aged
2014 May - 2014 June
Evangelize Chinese Fellowship Holy Word School, Hong Kong
Student Music Therapist (Group sessions)
2010 September - 2011 August
Self-Employed Piano Teacher, Hong Kong
Music lessons for young kids (aged 4-9)
2024 August - Present
Miya Creative Care, Canada
Music Therapist (Individual sessions & group sessions) with seniors at Extendicare Elginwood, Langstaff Square Care Community, Virtual Rec Connect
Student Recitals
Student Performances
My Work
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Phone
+1 (647) 580 - 5908
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