Stuart Dingcheng Zhang
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
A virtuosic pianist who is passionate to deliver his musicianship and knowledge of piano skills to the next generation. Stuart has a long term habit of tracking and logging his own growth in order to understand how himself overcome the same hurdles that his students may have. He is also enthusiastic in physics, technologies and movies that he will compose relatable metaphors to guide students to understand the music they are making. Stuart deeply believe in the relation between mind, body and spirit that a musician ought to encompass a beautiful soul before that soul could sing through his music. As a pianist who suffered from depression during his studying of music, Stuart understands the great importance of the student's mental health, and would open to go a step further to help his students to overcome their difficulties in their lives through music.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
University Of Southern California, USC
Los Angeles, CA
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Applying orchestral sonority to the piano instrument as performing orchestral reduction scores for conducting major students
- Respecting and good at listening other musicians and colleagues while playing the piano parts for singers and instrumentalists.
- Familiarity with wind instruments when being appointed as the studio pianist for bassoon studios.
Piano Teacher for Non-majors
University Of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Long term researching on piano techniques and pedagogical approach on hand position, wrist and hand movements for making beautiful sound.
- Focusing on the student's personality and musicianship development as much as pianistic skills.
- Experienced with Alfred method books, etudes and other repertoire that help the student grow as a pianist.
- Established strong music foundation by incorporating music theory into lessons.
- Arranged lessons to accommodate each student's unique goals and interests.
Education
Master of Music - Keyboard Collaborative Arts
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CAMaster of Music - Piano Performance
Universtiry of Cincinnati, CCM
Cincinnati, OH05.2021
Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance
University of Cincinnati, CCM
Cincinnati, OH05.2019
Skills
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Experiences on teaching healthy techniques as well as making beautiful, full and rounded sound
- Assisting on student's musicianship growth as well as their piano skills
- Lesson Planning and Preparation
- Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Competitions and Festivals
- Entered 2nd round of Wideman Piano Competition.
- Participated in Art of the Piano festival and studied with Korsantia, Slusky, Nabore and Margulies.
- Took part in concerto competitions at CCM including Liszt Totentanz, Prokofiev 1st, Chopin 1st and Strauss Burlesque.
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
University Of Southern California, USC
08.2021 - 05.2022
Piano Teacher for Non-majors
University Of Cincinnati
08.2018 - 05.2021
Master of Music - Keyboard Collaborative Arts
University of Southern California
Master of Music - Piano Performance
Universtiry of Cincinnati, CCM
Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance
University of Cincinnati, CCM
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