Kenneth Mok holds a Masters of Music in Violin Performance from Boston Conservatory at Berklee. He obtained his Bachelor of Music degree from Hong Kong Baptist University. His mentors include Irina Muresanu, Ronan Lefkowitz, Markus Placci (Boston), Michael Ma (Hong Kong), and Lau Yin Pui (Beijing). He was awarded a diploma in Violin Performance by the Associated Board of The Royal Schools of Music. He completed the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s Music Educator/Teaching Artist (META) fellowship program in addition to the Suzuki Teacher Training Program at the School for Strings in New York City. Currently, Kenneth is a member of the violin faculty at the University of Massachusetts (Boston), Rivers School Conservatory and New England Conservatory of Music (Preparatory School).
Kenneth is an active musician in the New England area. He performs with various ensembles, including Juventas New Music Ensemble, New Bedford Symphony Orchestra, Cape Ann Symphony, Quincy Symphony Orchestra, Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra, Brockton Symphony Orchestra and Unitas Ensemble. Kenneth has also performed as a soloist with orchestras such as Collegium Musicum Hong Kong, Boston Chamber Orchestra, UMass Boston Chamber Orchestra, and Hong Kong Baptist University Orchestra. His performances have taken him to many national and international locations, including Boston, New York, Las Vegas, Hong Kong, Beijing (China), Fukuoka (Japan), Montreal and London.
Teaching Philosophy:
I enjoy helping my students take their love of music to the next level, where they can express themselves fully. In addition to learning how to play the violin, students in my studio develop strong abilities in other areas as well. They learn important life skills, such as how to focus and problem-solve, how to be flexible in their thinking, and how to balance their physical, intellectual, and emotional energies both on and off stage.
I am very grateful to have helped my students achieve their goals, whether by preparing for an audition, performance, competition, or working on a healthy practice technique. My overarching goal is to help students cultivate a curiosity and love of learning.
What life has shown me is that music is for everyone. It can open up a world of appreciation, insight, and self-realization. The key to finding yourself in music is through music. Learning to play the violin is a journey that rewards students with confidence and memories of performances as a shared, generous, and joyful experience.