Welcome to YT Piano

Yi Tong is a passionate pianist and friendly piano teacher from Malaysia. He completed his undergraduates degree with first class honours studying with Graham Caskie at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in 2021. With an entrance scholarship, he graduated from the Royal Northern College of Music Master’s degree with a Distinction in 2023 under the tutelage of Colin Stone. 

Yi Tong was the winner in the Eric Hodges Beethoven Prize in 2021. In the Appelbe Piano Prize in the North London Music Festival, he was highly commended by adjudicator James Kirby and Virginia Black in 2018 and 2019 respectively. He has also performed in several places including the Buxton United Reformed Church, Church of Saint Edwards and Newport Cathedral during his studies.

​Whilst pursuing his degree in Cardiff, Yi Tong also started his teaching career in 2018.  He continued teaching as he moved to Manchester, as well as Malaysia whenever he returns. He especially enjoys working with students on deepening their musical understanding and appreciation.

Inspired by his teacher back in Malaysia, he has always been interested by the inner workings of the piano. Under the training of Steve Droy at the Piano Technology School, Yi Tong has also become a qualified professional piano technician who provides piano services including piano tuning, regulation and minor repairs.