Jiayi Zhao
New York,US
Summary
I have been teaching music since 2019, working with students across diverse age groups and skill levels. My teaching philosophy emphasizes a personalized approach, adapting to each student’s abilities, practice habits, and learning pace. I aim to cultivate not only technical proficiency but also a profound appreciation and passion for music, fostering a supportive and inspiring environment that empowers students to reach their full potential.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Piano Teacher
Self employee
New York, NY
08.2023 - Current
- Adapted teaching methods depending upon the needs of each individual student.
- Provided private piano lessons to students of varying ages and skill levels.
- Prompted student motivation, participation and listening skills through positive reinforcement and weekly recognition.
Piano Performer
University of Wisconsin, Mannes School Of Music
New York, NY
01.2019 - Current
- Solo piano performance
Orchestra Concert Performer
University of Wisconsin, Mannes School of Music
New York, NY
09.2020 - 12.2023
- Practiced and performed challenging orchestral pieces in a professional setting.
- Performed with orchestras, symphonies, choirs, and bands.
Private Piano Teacher
Self Employee
Stevens Point, Wisconsin
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of tempo, symphony and chords.
- Taught students how to improve technical and artistic abilities with rigorous program of in-person coaching, rehearsals and at-home practice.
Instruments Accompanying Performer
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Stevens Point , Wisconsin
01.2019 - 05.2023
- Played variety of music with broad stylistic range and improvisatorial flexibility.
- Accompanied vocalists and instrumentalists for rehearsals and performances.
Education
MM - Piano Performance
Mannes School Of Music
01.2025
BM - Music Performance: Piano Emphasis
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
01.2023
Skills
- Piano performance
- Orchestral collaboration
- Sight-reading proficiency
- Pedagogical skills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Practice strategies
- Student motivation techniques
- Recital preparation
Awards
- Gold Prize of Baroque Period Music Performance / Expressive Performance Special Prize, London Young Musician 22-23 Season 3, 01/23
- Honorable Mention of Professional Artist Category, 2022 Pacific Stars International Piano Competition, 08/22
- The 3rd Prize of Solo Piano, CITTÀ di MASSA, 04/22
- Susan E Colman Scholarship, Music Department, 06/22
- Certificate of Achievement Highest Honors GPA, UWSP, 2021-2022
- Dean’s Award of High Scholastic Achievement, College of Fine Arts and Communication, 2021-2022
Collaborativeexperience
- Ensemble Concert, Montecito International Music Festival, Thousands Oaks, CA, 07/22
- Colloquium with Bass Concert, UWSP, 05/22
- Tea Party Accompanied, Rose House, Stevens Point, WI, 05/22
- Music Colloquium Piano Trio, UWSP, 12/21
- Lecture Recital, UWSP, 05/21
- Colloquium with Violin Concert, UWSP, 12/19
- Accompanied Clarinet Recital, UWSP, 12/19
- Accompanied Cello Recital, UWSP, 12/19
- Colloquium with Flute Concert, UWSP, 11/19
- Music Colloquium, UWSP, 04/19
Privateteachers
- Dr. Eteri Andjaparidze, Mannes School of Music, 01/23, present
- Dr. Molly Roseman, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, 09/19, 05/23
Musicfestivals
- Villa Sandra Piano Academy, 08/24
- Montecito International Music Festival, 07/22
Masterclasses
- Dr. George Vatchnadze, DePaul University, 08/24
- Dr. Katsunori Ishi, Tokyo College of Music, 08/24
- Dr. Robert Satterlee, Bowling Green University, 04/23
- Dr. Dror Biran, University of Cincinnati, 10/22
- Dr. Rixiang Huang, University of North California, 07/22
- Dr. Daniel Shapiro, Cleveland Institute of Music, 07/22
- Dr. Hyoung Wuk Kim, Eastman Music School, 07/22
- Dr. Rie Tanaka, University of Minnesota, 04/22
- Dr. Michael Keller, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, 09/21
Timeline
Private Piano Teacher
Self employee
08.2023 - Current
Orchestra Concert Performer
University of Wisconsin, Mannes School of Music
09.2020 - 12.2023
Private Piano Teacher
Self Employee
08.2019 - 05.2023
Piano Performer
University of Wisconsin, Mannes School Of Music
01.2019 - Current
Instruments Accompanying Performer
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
01.2019 - 05.2023
MM - Piano Performance
Mannes School Of Music
BM - Music Performance: Piano Emphasis
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point