Jail possible for Victorian music teacher

A celebrated Melbourne-based saxophonist is likely headed for jail after admitting he indecently assaulted students.

Yi "Allan" Yang touched four young girls inappropriately and kissed some of them during music lessons when their parents weren't around.

He told one of the girls it was their "special time" together and not to tell anyone, the Melbourne Magistrates Court heard on Friday.

Twice, Yang stated: "You look like my wife."

The 51-year-old has pleaded guilty to multiple counts of indecent acts against a child under 16.

Magistrate Johanna Metcalf adjourned the case for further argument, saying it was very serious offending.

"He is looking at an immediate jail term," she said.

Yang's barrister, Shane Gardner, acknowledged there had been a breach of trust and all Yang's young and vulnerable victims were deeply affected by his crimes, which took place over a protracted period.

He said a well-educated Yang, who had achieved significant accolades through his musical talents, was the "author of his own destruction" and had lost his good reputation.

"He has to live with that now for the rest of his life," Mr Gardner said.

Yang, of Kew, is due back before the court on August 5.

He has no prior convictions.