My inspiration to study music was sparked from when I met my first piano teacher by chance in a public classical piano concert. The only thing I can recall is that I was totally drawn to her music and this giant, magical instrument. Nevertheless, my father did not consent to my request for piano studying at first. In the following weeks, I had to plead with my parents to let me take piano lessons and proved it wasn't my spur-of-the-moment decision. Finally, through my insistence, I started my piano lessons with my first piano teacher, Ms. Xiabing Zheng, when I was seven. Ms. Zheng, who is a piano lecturer in Fujian Normal University, was the first piano teacher to initiate me into this musical world. I worked hard in piano to keep my own …show more content…
During 2009-2013, this four-year undergraduate musical study had tremendous benefits for me. Ms.Hongying Shao, who is the associate professor and director of keyboard area studies in Conservatory of Music of Jimei University, gave me further guidance and encouragement in my piano performance, which also built up my confidence as well as strengthened my zeal in solo performance. Through my hard-working, after the first semester, I got the rank first in each piano jury in seven semesters during my undergraduate period. In addition, Ms. Shao offered me many opportunities to take part in various piano competitions. Fortunately, I received some good results, such as the first prize of The 1st YAMAHA China Piano Competition in Xiamen Division, the second prize of The 1st PARSONS MUSIC——KAWAI Piano Scholarship Competition in Jimei University, etc. Those experiences not only promoted my capabilities in solo performance but gave me more power and confidence in my music career as …show more content…
Solungga Liu who always encouraged me and gave me faith to go for DMA program in collaborative piano. During her one-year sabbatical, I also study with Dr. Yu-Lien The who makes me become more optimistic and confident to persist in my goal. Thanks to my teachers, I definitely make enormous strides in my performance, not only the techniques, but also the ways to collaborate with others, especially how to follow and lead my partners, how to coach my singers, how to express different styles with my partners, etc. After my graduation in May, I still stay here to prepare my DMA program and I also freelance as a collaborative pianist, accompanying with my partners. In the following month, I will continue to accompany for instrumentalists for BGSU concerto competitions and two degree recitals in Dec and three degree recitals in April 2017. I really appreciate every chance I gained, because, from my perspective, being a collaborative pianist is my mission and life goal. I just set foot of this road. I am not the most outstanding, accomplished pianist, and I still need further study in this area, while I am undoubtedly the most hardworking one to have the passion for overcoming everything. Like my teacher, Dr. Liu said, ” I can do it as long as I
Akins, M. L. 1982 An analysis and Evaluation of selected methods for the beginning Private Piano student. PhD, Peabody College for Teachers, Vanderbilt University, USA.
As duke’s piano lessons faded into the past, Duke began to show an interest for the artistic. Duke went to Armstrong Manual Tra...
Being a pianist presents itself a variety of opportunities, two common ones being playing in a jazz ensemble/band, or accompanying a choir. One may choose to be one, the other or both at the same time. However, there are distinct comparisons and contrasts between the two. Both are vastly different from each other, each harboring distinct qualities, yet there are similarities between the two.
Lili Boulanger was born on August 21, 1983 to Raissa Mysheskaya, Russian princess, and Ernest Boulanger, French conservatoire teacher. She came from a musical background from her parents and grandparents. Lili’s mother was a professional singer, her father was a composer, grandfather was a musician, played the cello, and also her grandmother was professional singer. Her musical abilities were seen at age two and were encouraged to continue her musical education by her parents. Boulanger’s family was very involved with music once her father died when her was seventy-seven years old. Lili’s and her sister first lessons were from her mother then went on to study with eminent musicians. Lili could play many instruments including the harp, violin, cello, and piano.
“Leopold Mozart, a court musician, began teaching Maria Anna, his first-born child, to play harpsichord when she was 8 years old. She progressed quickly, with 3-year-old Wolfgang often at her side.” Maria Anna was getting very good very quickly, with the help from her brother Wolferl. Both siblings helped eachother out , “Nannerl probably interpreted for Wolfgang and reinforced for Wolfgang what Leopold was trying to teach. She showed him that music is not only fun, but a way to communicate without words.” He learned from his sister the true meaning behind music, which made him grow as a performer. Support from family or friends is what separates a person from achieving their goals, or stumbling under the pressure, but both Maria Anna and Wolferl persevered with the help of each other and there dad and both achieved great
With her upper-class education, Toshiko’s musical education was always Western, and she fell in love and played the piano at age seven. After World War II ended, the Akiyoshi family lost their business and possessions, including their piano. So, at the age of 19, instead of going to medical school, Toshiko continued her dream to perform the piano by auditioning as the pianist in a dance hall with an army dance band. She auditioned by performing a Beethoven piano concerto for the manager and got the position right away. That day Akiyoshi’s music career began.
As the story unfolds, Tan suggests that the piano symbolizes different things. For Ni Kan, it is the unwanted pressure her mother inflicts upon. She argues, “Why don’t you like me the way I am? I’m not a genius! I can’t play the piano” (751). However, her mother sees it as a way for her daughter to become the best. Ultimately, the young girl decides to rebel against her mother’s wishes. During her piano lessons with Mr. Chong, her piano teacher, she learns easy ways to get out of practicing. Ni Kan discovers “that Old Chong’s eyes were too slow to keep up with the wrong notes [she] was playing” (751). As a result, Ni Kan performs miserably in a talent show where her parents and friends from the Joy Luck Club attend. Feeling the disapproval and shame from her mother, she decides to stop practicing the piano.
This concert is held by the Stony Brook University music department and is to perform seven pieces of music written by seven student composers. The concert is performed in Recital Hall of Staller Center in Stony Brook University. Since it is a small hall, audiences are very close to the performers. In fact, it is the first time I am this close to the performers and the sound for me is so clear and powerful that seems like floating in front of my eyes. Among the seven pieces, “Ephemeral Reveries” and “Gekko no mori” are piano solo, “Two Songs for Joey” is in piano and marimba, “Suite” and “Fold Duet No. 1” are in woodwinds, “Elsewhere” is played by string groups, and “e, ee, ree, and I was free” is in vocal. Personally, I like the sound of piano and guitar the best. Therefore, in the latter part I will analysis two pieces in piano, “Gekko no mori” and “Two Songs for Joey”.
This Upper Strings Recital went exceptionally well, given the fact that we actually had more performers; the performances were great, the audience was nice, and the enthusiasm and effort were splendid. Once again, under the direction of Dr. Yu-Mei Huang, nothing could go wrong with her and her students at the helm guiding the flow of the concert. As we already know I was a spectator and a participant again in this performance and really enjoyed the trajectory of the concert and how it was managed. We the students thank Dr. Huang tremendously for allowing us to gain extra experience on the stage and creating a nice environment for us to perform. In this Concert Report, I will go into detailed information about each performance that I liked and
I feel happy for given a chance to complete such interesting assignment, that I actually sit down and think hard about what can I achieve in the coming weeks. To keep the cost down, I try to set a goal which I do not need to spend much to achieve it, and then I remember I do have a keyboard in my house for years, it was actually a gift for my mom on her 45th birthday. I think it’s time for me to learn piano rather than placing it without touching. I choose “Fur Elise” because this is one of the most famous classical pieces of all time and it is also my
During the summer after I graduated from high school, the pastor of Pine Grove Baptist Church, Pastor Ron Barber, and his wife, Mary-Beth, approached me about committing to their ministry full-time. After a few weeks of thoughtful consideration, I decided that this would be a wonderful opportunity to improve my musical abilities and gain experience. For just over two years, I’ve been Pine Grove’s only full-time pianist. Over the course of this past semester, I volunteered an average of three hours per week at Pine Grove Baptist Church; and I was overwhelmingly grateful to receive credit for my time.
The performance of András Schiff at La Maison Symphonique in Montreal centered around the sonatas of Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn and Schubert, for which the pianist is most celebrated. With András Schiff’s endlessly versatile interpretation and masterful artistry, the four sonatas formed a delightfully cohesive and compelling program. The audience gave a sincere standing ovation at the end, and the very generous pianist played another movement of Beethoven’s sonata to let the applause ebb down. The concert started with Mozart’s B flat Major sonata.
My current private teacher, Gayle, has gotten me into the Contemporary Youth Orchestra, directed by Liza Grossman, The North East Ohio Regional Orchestra, gig’s with the Cleveland Pops orchestra, and so many other opportunities. Gayle not only is going to prepare me for college auditions, but is going to be one of my biggest support systems throughout my long college application journey. Gayle Klaber, is one of the most premier cellists in Ohio (playing with the Cleveland Pops, The Blue Water Chamber Orchestra, The Firelands Symphony). She has taught me to play more confidently as a musician, by improving my technique and my balance as both a person and a musician. Being principal cellist in the “advanced” group at my high school for both my junior and senior year taught me how to lead a section.
In those days, I never got to see the importance of having those lessons, practicing for hours, and even playing those tunes. As much as I tried, I could never find a way to enjoy it; it was no more than some never-ending horrible homework for me. But today, I thank my teacher for forcing me to appreciate the art of music. Now, I can easily list playing the piano as one of the most refreshing aspects of my life. Whenever I feel down, I always have the chance to be up in clouds after a couple of minutes. Swaying back and forth, I can surrender myself to the soothing tunes and get lost in the harmony. I believe very few people have that kind of luxury and I'm absolutely grateful for that.
Nine years ago, when I was in kindergarten, I always looked up to my sister as a role model. If she liked a certain food, I would like it; if she did something, I would want to do it also. So, it only made sense that when she started to play piano, I would want to play too. For months, I was like a mosquito to my dad, asking him when I could start playing piano. Two years later, my wish came true. When my sister went off to college, my dad asked me, “Do you want to start playing piano?”