Ryui leading a group music workshop beside a grand piano

RyuiMusic Learning

Put music knowledge into practice.

Practical teaching shaped by real creative, production and live experience — built around the music you want to make.

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Teaching approach

Know how — and understand why.

I believe music knowledge becomes clear when it is used in a real creative process. Lessons begin with the student’s current work, questions and direction rather than repeating the same fixed material.

I bring practical experience from composition, arrangement, recording, production and live performance into the lesson, helping students understand the reasons behind each musical choice and develop skills they can use independently.

Since2004

Subjects taught

  • Foundation and Advanced Harmony
  • Songwriting
  • Arranging
  • Music Production
  • Computer Music
  • Electronic Music and Sound Synthesis
  • Sound Design
  • Game Music and Sound Effects
  • Audio Signal Processing
  • Live Sound
  • Orchestration
  • Grade 8 Music Theory

Teaching experience

Teaching while continuing to make music.

Since 2004, I have taught music production in tertiary education, including at the Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI), the Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi), and the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA). I have also contributed to training in worship music and sound systems for church teams.

Students I have taught have gone on to work across songwriting and performance, pop and independent bands, record production, mixing, recording, sound design and screen composition. Others have brought their learning into worship music ministry or gained experience on different music stages and programmes.

Academic background

  • Master of Arts in MusicThe Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Advanced Diploma in Music Composition and Electronic MusicThe Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sound Design and Music RecordingThe Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts

What you can study

Start with the music you want to make.

01

Songwriting Coaching

Develop melody, harmony, lyrics and structure while building your own creative voice.

02

Reharmonisation

Explore new harmonic movement and colour while understanding why each choice works.

03

Music Production

Turn an idea or demo into a finished piece through arrangement, recording and production decisions.

04

Arrangement

Shape instrumental roles, texture, rhythm and form so the arrangement supports the song.

05

Creative Development

Use your own song or project to compare possibilities and build creative judgement.

06

Music Theory — All Levels

Build a practical understanding of theory that connects directly to listening, playing and creating.

Lesson formats

Learn in the format that fits.

  1. 01One-to-one online lessons
  2. 02One-to-one in-person lessons
  3. 03Groups and workshops

Schools, churches, arts organisations and other institutions are also welcome to discuss workshops or tailored training.

Courses & Workshops

Hong Kong · Autumn 2026

Espresso Studio

01

Songwriting & Production

A studio-based programme combining songwriting, arrangement and music production with practical workshop sessions.

Coming Soon
02

Reharmonization

Harmony, chord colour, voice leading and reharmonisation for practical use in songwriting and arranging.

Coming Soon

Start with your music

Have a work you want to finish, but are unsure of the next step?

Bring your song, demo or creative question. In the first consultation, we will identify the most valuable next step together.

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