Mikki Leung

Mikki has over 25 years of experience as a violin and music theory teacher. She holds a Masters of Music (MM) in Theory from Northwestern University (Evanston, IL) and a Bachelor of Music (BM) in Theory from the University of Toronto. Mikki also holds an ARCT Violin Performer’s Diploma from the Royal Conservatory of Music. In Toronto, her violin teachers include Alec Hou, Paul Armin, and Mark Skazinetsky. In her graduate year in the United States, she was admitted to the violin studio of Gerardo Ribeiro, who was the head of the string department at Northwestern University. Her theory and composition instructors included Robert Gjerdingen, Larysa Kuzmenko, Edward Laufer, Alexander Rapoport, Mark Sallmen, and Chan Ka Nin.

My teaching style is tailored to each student’s interests and goals. I emphasize strong fundamentals, including proper technique and posture, while also making lessons engaging and enjoyable. Beyond technical skills, I believe it is important to inspire students to develop a genuine interest in music, helping them build the motivation and discipline needed for long-term growth.