In this post, I would like to share my thoughts on repertoire selection for students, how it directly contributes to learning motivation, and I will end this post with some downloadable music from the recent thematic learning inspiration: horse, in celebration of the Year of the Horse. I am not sure which puts me as a teacher in a greater dilemma: if a student comes with a request for repertoire that is not age or level appropriate, or if a student has no clue what music they would like to...

We are grateful to all our students and families for their dedication and preparation, and for joining us at today’s recital. A special thank-you goes to Tom Lee  for sponsoring our venue and instrument, allowing students to perform on a high-quality instrument that supports expressive playing and inspires musical growth. Today’s recital is especially meaningful as it marks our first joint recital  featuring students of Fei and Carl . Performance plays an essential role in music...

In this article, I will provide my most honest and direct opinion about how much students should practice as this is one of the things that parents and students need to consider before signing up for lessons, and also be informed ongoingly because as students study more, their lesson time, practice time should also be increased accordingly. All my students and their parents should know that my least expectation for all my students is to attend their weekly lessons, consistently. It is a...