Zhen H
Instruments: Viola
Styles: Classical
Zhen H
Instruments: Viola
Styles:
Classical
Where I Teach:
Ages Taught: 10-80
Master Degree: Manhattan school of Music
2014-2019 Manhattan school of music president scholarship
Zhen H. is a talented violist among his generation, and he also established an excellent reputation across an unusually varied range of performing the activity. In addition to his solo play, he is regularly a chamber music player in many music festivals. His passion for chamber music continues to find a variety of outlets. In 2019, Zhen H. participated in the Heifetz Institute in Virginia. Zhen performed both solo and chamber music at the festival; the performance built an excellent reputation. In the summer of 2016 and 2018, Zhen H. participated the Young Artist Program held by the National Arts center in Canada; Zhen H. performed several successful chamber concerts during the music festival and worked with Maestro Pinchas –Zukerman; Zhen H. also joined the quartet program held in New York State University, and Zhen H. also performed both chamber and solo concerts during the music festival; Zhen H. took part in Xi’an International String Music Festival and performed chamber music in the festival; Zhen H. joined Easton string music summer festival, and won the third place in viola solo competition. Zhen H. took part in the viola festival Viva La Viola held by Shanghai Conservatory and then played in the viola chamber orchestra. Zhen H. played a string quartet concert in the opening ceremony of the Viva La Viola Festival in the Shanghai Concert Hall. Zhen H. participated in Shanghai Broadcast Music Concert held in Shanghai Concert Hall and performed chamber music. He was appointed as the principal of the viola section in the High school orchestra affiliated to the Shanghai Conservatory when the orchestra was serving in the 59th-school anniversary Concert. Zhen H. took a master class from Pinchas Zukerman, Lawrence Dutton, Nobuko Iambi, Kim Kashikashan, Mai Motobuchi, and Hongmei Xiao in the past. Zhen H. was also selected into the Manhattan School of the orchestra as the principal to play with Maestro Kurt Masur.
My teaching experience dates back to my college days, as I began teaching private lessons part time 8 years ago, and have been consistently teaching students in my home studio for the last 5 years. Encouraging regular practice on a consistent schedule is one of the key points I like to emphasize for younger students, as it tends to help the student progress and gain a passion for the instrument. I've also found that a combination of classical and modern music can go a long way in helping students enjoy the piano and motivate them to practice and continue to learn. If a student isn't having fun in their lessons, then I'm not doing my job! My students are encouraged to enter competitions and recitals, as well as work on composing their own original material, so they can feel good about their accomplishments and stay motivated to learn. I'm always looking to bring on new students of all ages!
For beginning students who are children, I typically start with Hal Leonard's Essential Elements. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance. For adults, I try to find out what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun, no matter their ability level. I more like to hear and help students to find their voices instead of inculcating the concept
Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs. My teaching also includes the foundation practice as well. As I trained as a violinist for years
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