Jiayi Zhao

• Dr. Eteri Andjaparidze, Mannes School of Music, New York University, 2023- present
• Dr. Molly Roseman, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, 2019 -2023
• Prof. Tatyana Kolikova Tchaikovsky Conservatory, 2018-2019
• Prof. Xiaoke Zhang & Prof. Xiaying Peng, Yunnan Arts University, 2017-2018

Gold Prize of Baroque Period Music Performance / Expressive Performance Special Prize,
London Young Musician 22-23 Season 3, 01/2023
Honorable Mention of Professional Artist Category of 2022 Pacific Stars International Piano
Competition, 08/2022
The 3rd Prize of Solo Piano, CITTÀ di MASSA, 04/2022
Susan E Colman Scholarship, Music Department, 06/2022, 2021
Certificate of Achievement Highest Honors GPA, UWSP, 2021-2022
Dean’s Award of High Scholastic Achievement, College of Fine Arts and Communication,
2021-2022

• Villa Sandra Piano Academy 08/2024
• Montecito International Music Festival 07/2022

• I view teaching as an art rooted in sensitivity, adaptability, and respect for individuality. Guided by patience, innovation, and responsibility, I tailor my approach to each student’s needs, fostering both technical skill and a meaningful connection with music. I integrate theory, history, and performance to create a holistic learning experience, where technique and expression develop together. Through creative and engaging methods, I support motivation and personal growth while encouraging students to embrace mistakes as part of learning. Ultimately, my goal is to nurture independent, expressive musicians and inspire a lifelong relationship with music as a source of meaning and joy.

• Dr. George Vatchnadze, DePaul University, 08/2024
• Dr. Katsunori Ishi, Tokyo College of Music, 08/2024
• Dr. Robert Satterlee Bowling Green University, 04/2023
• Dr. Dror Biran, University of Cincinnati, 10/2022
• Dr. Rixiang Huang, University of North California, 07/2022
• Dr. Daniel Shapiro, Cleveland Institute of Music, 07/2022
• Dr. Hyoung Wuk Kim, Eastman Music School, 07/2022
• Dr. Rie Tanaka, University of Minnesota, 04/2022
• Dr. Michael Keller, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, 09/2021

• Solo Recitals
• Solo recital, Mannes school of music, 04/2025
• Forte piano concert, Mannes school of music, 04/2025
• Solo performance, Villa Sandra Piano Academy, 08/2024
• Forte piano concert, Mannes School of Music, 12/2024
• Solo concert, Uwsp, 04/2023
• Piano Solo, Montecito International Music Festival, Thousands Oaks, CA, 07/2022
• Piano Lecture Concert, Montecito International Music Festival, Thousands Oaks, CA, 07/2022
• Solo Concert, UWSP, 04/2022
• Piano Recital, UWSP, 2019-2022
• Chamber Music Performance
• Chamber Music Festival, Mannes School of Music, 2023-2024
• Something Borrowed Mannes sounds Piano Cantabile, Mannes School of Music, 12/2023
• Mannes Orchestra Concert, Lincoln Center, 12/2023
• Mannes Chamber Music concert, Mannes School of Music, 2023-2024
• MACE, Mannes School of Music, 10/2023
• Wind Ensemble Concert, UWSP, 2021-2022
• Wind Symphony Concert, UWSP, 10/2021-11/2021
• Into the Woods Musical, UWSP, 11/2021
• Symphony Orchestra, UWSP, 04/2019
• Collaborative Experience
• Ensemble Concert, Montecito International Music Festival, Thousands Oaks, CA, 07/2022
• Colloquium with Bass Concert, UWSP, 05/2022
• Tea Party Accompanied, Rose House, Stevens Point, WI, 05/2022
• Music Colloquium Piano Trio, UWSP, 12/2021
• Lecture Recital, UWSP, 05/2021
• Colloquium with Violin Concert, UWSP, 12/2019
• Accompanied Clarinet Recital, UWSP, 12/2019
• Accompanied Cello Recital, UWSP, 12/2019
• Colloquium with Flute Concert, UWSP, 11/2019
• Music Colloquium, UWSP, 04/2019