Pedagogy

Piano pedagogy research has become one of my most valuable pursuits. I deeply enjoy working with teachers and students from all cultures and backgrounds, sharing knowledge, and fostering a love for music. Discovering my passion for Piano Pedagogy has been one of the most rewarding journeys of my life. A heartfelt thanks to my mentor, Dr. Scott McBride Smith, for guiding me along the way.

In-Depth Topics for Lectures, Workshops, and Presentations

  • Pedal in Mozart Repertoire
  • Injury Prevention
  • Forearm Rotation Principle: Applications of Matthay
  • Repertoire Selection Strategies for Competitions
  • Memorization Skills in piano Performance & Teaching
  • The Evolution of Piano Technique: Tracing the Pedagogical Journey from the Finger School
  • Overcoming Dyslexia in Advanced-Level Piano Teaching

In November 2013, I broke my left wrist by a car accident, which led to two years of surgery and recovery. Although it was a challenging time, this accident inspired my specialty: How to avoid or manage injuries caused by irrational practice or poor technique. In collaboration with Chinese medical students, I created a grant-funded program named “How Pianists Coexist with Tenosynovitis,” recognized as an honored program at the Sichuan Conservatory of Music. I found renewed purpose in teaching and researching piano technique. My goal is to help others overcome challenges, enjoy playing the piano, and unlock their full potential through the science of learning.

Piano Technique: How to play tremolos easily in 3 steps? 
Decoding Injury Prevention in Piano: Key Finds from Medical Experimental Models – 2024 IPPA Online

How to help your student fix hand posture in 10 mins?

Pedagogical Lecture/Presentation/Workshop

Masterclass at Great Bend, US
Pedagogy Lecture In Canada, Edmonton
Presentation at KMTA Conference, Wichita, US
Presentation at KMTA Conference, US
Masterclass/Lecture in Zunyi Normal University, China
Masterclass in Canada, Toronto