Piano with Yiming Z.

Yiming has 20 years of piano teaching experience. He received a master degree of piano pedagogy at Northeastern Illinois University before he started pursuing a doctoral degree at Temple University. He has given numerous lectures and masterclasses both in China and in the United States. His students range from beginners to professionals. Yiming strives to cater to each student’s individual needs. Instead of adhering to a set of textbooks and methods, he understands each student’s strengths and weaknesses, and uses various teaching materials and methods flexibly. With a minor in music theory, Yiming also incorporates the study of music theory and history in his teaching. He believes that music tells stories: students should feel the music themselves and its story, and interpret the piece accordingly. With an extensive repertoire, Yiming also introduces students to pieces from different periods and styles, from baroque to 20th century modern music.