Hanqiu Xu
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
- Xu, H., & Collaborators. Modern Marketing: 21st-Century Tools for the Independent Music Teacher. MTNA e-Journal, 2024.
- Xu, H., & Collaborators. A Quantitative Approach with Interdisciplinary Study of Psychology, Neurological and Piano Pedagogy: The Interdisciplinary Approach of Piano Teaching Strategies and Three-dimensional Model. MTNA e-Journal, 2024.
- Xu, H., & Collaborators. Solfège as a Musical Language: Teaching Pianists to Audiate Through Solmization. MTNA e-Journal, 2022.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Teaching Assistant
TCU School of Music
01.2021 - Current
- Independently instructed and managed courses, with responsibility for creating detailed lesson plans based on an established class schedule, conducting exams, and grading assignments for:
MUSI 11021: Introduction to Piano for Non-Musician
MUSI 11031: Piano for the non-musician
MUSI 11030: Class Piano level 1 for music majors
(Teacher of record)
MUSP 20210: Applied Piano for College Elective
Students (beginner to advanced)
- Helped design and teach the Pedagogy Laboratory Program: Private and Group Piano Classes for Children
Piano Instructor
Coppell Conservatory
01.2023 - Current
- Teach private piano lessons to a roster of nearly 20 students, ranging from beginner to advanced levels
- Prepare students for local events through the Carrollton Music Teacher Association (CMTA), including performances and competitions
- Prepare students for TMTA theory tests and studio recitals
- Maintain weekly communication with parents to discuss students' progress and development
Piano Instructor
Cixi Music Studio
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Taught private piano lessons to students of various levels
- Prepared students for local music events and recitals
- Communicated regularly with parents to ensure consistent progress
Accompaniment and Chamber Music Experience
09.2015 - Current
Doctoral Degree Experience
Texas Christian University, 2021-Current
- Accompanied DMA trombone students for three semesters, culminating in a performance at the Big 12 Trombone Conference, Lubbock, TX
- Accompanied vocal studio and instrumentalist such as clarinet, flute, violin and trumpet.
- Extensive experiences in piano duets and chamber music, including performing Brahms's Trio No. 1 in B major, Op. 8, Beethoven Trio in D major, op.70, Arensky Piano Trio No.1, Op.32, etc.
Master’s Degree Experience
Peabody Conservatory, 2019–2021
- Employed as a paid accompanist for singers and instrumentalists, supporting their lessons, recitals, and competitions
- Performed notable works including: Schubert Piano Quintet in A major, D. 667, Bartók Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion, Sz. 110, BB 115
- Accompanied musicians across various settings, including studio classes and performances
Undergraduate Experience
Bowling Green State University, 2015–2019
- Accompanied singers annually, as well as a variety of instrumentalists, including bassoon, violin, cello, flute, clarinet, oboe, and viola
- Participated in numerous chamber ensembles, including trios and quartets, with multiple performances throughout each academic year
Education
Doctor of Musical Arts - Piano Performance, Cognate in Piano Pedagogy
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX05-2025
Master of Music - Piano Performance
Peabody Conservatory, Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD05-2021
Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH05-2019
Conference Presentations & Posters
Music Performance Anxiety and Interdisciplinary Studies
- Group Piano/Piano Pedagogy Forum (GP3)
Cincinnati, Ohio, August 2024
Poster: A Quantitative Approach with Interdisciplinary Study of Psychology, Neurological and Piano Pedagogy: The Interdisciplinary Approach of Piano Teaching Strategies and Three-dimensional Model - American Psychological Association(APA) Annual Conference
Seattle, WA, August 2024
Poster: From Stage Fright to Stage Delight: Journey through Psychology and Music Performance Anxiety Management
Presented by collaborator on behalf of Hanqiu Xu - Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association Annual Conference
Charlottetown, Canada, May 2024
Presentation: A Quantitative Approach with Interdisciplinary Study: Integrating Piano Pedagogy and Psychology for Development of Effective Piano Teaching Strategies
Presented by collaborator on behalf of Hanqiu Xu
Piano Pedagogy and Teaching Strategies
- Accepted Plenary Session for the 2025 Music Teacher National Association (MTNA) Collegiate Symposium Norman, OK
Presentation: Feeling Like a Pop Star: Embracing Popular Music in Piano Lessons
- Accepted for the 2025 MTNA National Conference Minneapolis, MN
Poster: Navigating Sensory Processing Disorder in Music Education
- MTNA National Conference
Atlanta, GA, March 16–20, 2024
Poster: Modern Marketing: 21st Century Tools for the Independent Music Teacher - MTNA Collegiate Chapter Piano Pedagogy Symposium
Ann Arbor, MI, January 2024
Presentation: Walking the Tightrope: Finding the Right Balance for Parental Involvement in Music Lessons
Poster: Modern Marketing: 21st Century Tools for the Independent Music Teacher - MTNA National Conference
Reno, NV, March 25–29, 2023
Presentation: The "Happy Birthday" Predicament: Teaching Functional Skills to Beginning and Intermediate Pianists
Poster: Solfège as a Musical Language: Teaching Pianists to Audiate Through Solmization - MTNA Collegiate Chapter Piano Pedagogy Symposium
Fort Worth, TX, January 2023
Poster: Solfège as a Musical Language: Teaching Pianists to Audiate Through Solmization
Selected Performances and Recitals
- DMA Lecture Recital– PepsiCo Recital Hall, Texas Christian University, US, 2024
- Solo Recital – Yaqi Musical Space, Hefei, China, 2024
- Solo Recital – Steinway Music Gallery, ChangSha, China, 2024
- Solo Recital – Tongling Recital Hall, Tongling, China, 2024
- Big 12 Trombone Conference – Lubbock, TX, US, 2023
- DMA Solo Recital– Van Cliburn Hall, Texas Christian University, US, 2023
- Chamber Music Concert – PepsiCo Recital Hall, Fort Worth, TX, US, 2023
- DMA Solo Recital – Van Cliburn Hall, Texas Christian University, US, 2022
- Collaborative Recital – New Music Ensemble Concert, Fort Worth, TX, US, 2022
- Chamber Music Concert – PepsiCo Recital Hall, Fort Worth, TX, US, 2022
- Collaborative Recital with Trombone – Fort Worth, TX, US, 2022
- Master’s Solo Recital – Goodwin Recital Hall, Peabody Conservatory, US, 2021
- Solo Recital – AnHui University, AnHui, China, 2019
- Senior Recital – Bryan Hall, Bowling Green State University, US, 2019
- Soloist– ArtsX Musical Performances, Bowling Green, OH, US, 2018
- Piano Trio– Public Library Concert, Bowling Green, OH, US, 2018
- Soloist– Pro Musica Recitals, Bowling Green, OH, US, 2018
- Soloist Recital – Art Center of AnHui, China, 2017
Competitions and awards
- Finalist, 2023 IPPA Conero International Piano Competition
- Honorable Mention, 2023 Bradshaw & Buono International Piano Competition
- Artistic Excellence Award, Peabody Conservatory
- Bravo Music Talent Award, Bowling Green State University
- BG Success Scholarship, Bowling Green State University
- David Dubois Piano Scholarship, Bowling Green State University
- Graduate Music Tuition Award, Texas Christian University
References
- Dr. Ann Gipson, Associate Professor of Piano, Director of Piano Pedagogy Program, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX, a.gipson@tcu.edu, 817-267-6312
- Dr. Tamás Ungár, Professor of Music, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX, t.ungar@tcu.edu, 817-257-5893
Timeline
Piano Instructor
Coppell Conservatory
01.2023 - Current
Piano Instructor
Cixi Music Studio
06.2022 - 08.2022
Graduate Teaching Assistant
TCU School of Music
01.2021 - Current
Accompaniment and Chamber Music Experience
09.2015 - Current
Doctor of Musical Arts - Piano Performance, Cognate in Piano Pedagogy
Texas Christian University
Master of Music - Piano Performance
Peabody Conservatory, Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance
Bowling Green State University
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