Ovation

By Musicians

"...she has a wide knowledge, not only for violin playing but of the skills essential to teach at an extremely high standard. She has a fine balance of demanding that high standard of playing from her students, but also of encouraging her students in a very positive way.

"As a retired concert pianist, teacher of piano pedagogy and performance at the Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto, and senior examiner of pedagogy and performance, I am well aware of the art of teaching any musical subject...

"I have no hesitation in recommending her ... She is a person of great integrity, highly organized, and sincerely motivated in her teaching."

Ms. Daryl Irvine
Ontario, Canada

"Nova has been very helpful in improving the sound quality of the strings, particularly the violins and the viola. She has won the respect of the orchestra players and has inspired their playing. She is a reliable and responsible coach."

Ms. Josephine Lee
Music Director, St. Stephen's Girls College, Hong Kong.

"Her violin playing is musical and sensitive. Her musicianship is impressive..."

Prof. Carmen Koon
Director, Chung Chi Choir and Chung Chi Orchestra
The Chinese University of Hong Kong

"Ms Wong is a dedicated teacher. She is serious in building the student' basic technique, and successfully helps her students to mature their violin playing in a healthy way. She has the ability to capture the attention of various kinds of students in different ages. She is also a very caring teacher who takes care of no only the musical development, but also the personal development of her students.

Ms. Rebecca Tsui, Director, Rebecca Academy of Music and Arts, Hong Kong

By Audience

"Nova having you perform at our St.Patricks event was beyond any of our expectations. Your talent, choice of music, crowd interaction and smile made it a truly memorable night. Expect to hear from us in the future."

Sincerely,
Brad LeDrew, Vice President, Newfoundland & Labrador Culture Club of Saskatoon

By Parents & Students

Nini Li, Violin graduate, 2024, Saskatoon

I feel that since Nova has been teaching me I’ve learned more about music, technique and style more than I would have with my previous teacher. I think this happens because her style is bright and cheery. I can tell she is always thinking on how she can help me with my pieces.

Walker Barsi (age 12) Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Nova has an excellent ability to respectfully challenge her students. I feel her success as a violin teacher is because she invests in her students as musicians, but more importantly as individuals.

Through Nova’s appreciation of what her students require, she is able to bring musical techniques or ideas to life by helping the students grasp the concepts in relation to their world view. I never hesitate to recommend Nova Wong as a violin teacher.

Lorelie Barsi (parent), Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

"Nova Wong teaches with warmth, passion, and close attention to detail. Her deep love for music is paired with genuine affection for her students."

Chris and Louise Friesen, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Mrs. Wong has helped me improve my violin playing in fun and refreshing ways. She shows me different exercises and methods to practice effectively. While teaching me, Mrs. Wong keeps me engaged by comparing aspects of violin-playing to other extracurriculars that I'm involved in, like swimming, which really helps me. Thank you Mrs. Wong for teaching me these three years!

Bingyi Wu (Bing), Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

"I only took lessons from Nova for about three months, but I have never improved so much in that period of time. Nova both gave me an excellent technical foundation, and taught me much about musicality and performing. I would recommend Nova to any student wishing to advance their playing, whether they are looking for greater technical prowess, or greater musicality."

Audrey Robinson
former Concertmaster of Kingston Youth Orchestra Kingston, Ontario

Nova Wong's Students Showcase2010 SummerKingston, Ontario

"Ms. Wong has done a wonderful job teaching my 6 year old daughter the fundamentals of violin playing. Her instruction provides just the right balance of fun and discipline, and her own exceptional talent as a violinist is inspiring to her students."

Mrs. Jennifer Robinson, Kingston, Ontario

"When I think of your teaching style with Brigid the main thing that comes to mind is your gentle manner and disposition in dealing with a young student. I appreciated how you would show them the right way and a wrong way to do something and have them actually see what the difference was rather than simply telling them. I also liked that you often had the children lay their hand on top of yours so they could get a feel for what the technique and rhythm should be like.

"I appreciated that you paid great attention to detail and didn't let them get away with playing things incorrectly. You had high expectations for their ability and technique, but you still had the patience for them that a 5-year-old demands with their short attention span. Brigid enjoyed your pleasant disposition which made the lesson a relaxed and comfortable setting and not something that made her feel intimidated or uncomfortable."

Mrs. Martina Green, Kingston, Ontario

Winter House Recital by Nova Wong's StudentsNovember 2014Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Nova Wong's Winter Student RecitalDecember 2013Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

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