Yushi Hu
Lansing,MI
Summary
Hardworking pianist with solid music background. Delivers solo and collaborative performances with skill and dedication. Successful learning new musical pieces quickly and accurately to maximize contribution to group success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Symphony Pianist
MSU Symphony Band
East Lansing, MI
08.2024 - Current
- Worked as a keyboardist on both piano and celesta in the Symphony Band.
- Attended rehearsals with other instrumentalists and principals three times a week.
- Performed mostly contemporary repertoires including Nixon, Grainger and others.
Church Musician
St. Luke Lutheran Church
East Lansing, Michigan
08.2022 - Current
- Organized and led weekly rehearsals with other instrumentalists and choirs on both classical and contemporary music.
- Accompanied morning worship services on both piano and organ as part of worship team.
Piano Teacher
Roth Academy of Music
Grand Ledge, Michigan
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Provided individual and group piano lessons to students of beginner to advanced level with wide range of music genres such as classical, jazz, etc..
- Assisted students in developing their own compositions and improvisations within the classes based on their interests.
- Evaluated student performance during practice sessions and recitals to ensure progress is being made.
Translator
International Piano Festival and Institute
Shanghai, Shanghai
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Coordinated and supported the events held in the festival as a translator for Master Asaf Zohar, including individual piano lessons and master classes.
- Assisted in the preparation of festival activities and provided support for students on daily tasks and schedules.
- Organized recitals for students.
Student Mentor
Celebrating The Spectrum Piano
East Lansing, Michigan
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Worked individually with student pianists with autism including supporting their recitals and daily master classes.
- Performed two recitals including duets and solo works with students.
- Coordinated with the preparation and general plan of the festival.
Internship
MMTA
Ann Arbor, Michigan
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Created annual conference booklet including editing layouts, commercial advertisements and contents.
- Coordinated the general process of conference, including monitoring informational interviews via zoom, etc.
- Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
Group Piano Assistant
MSU
East Lansing, MI
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Developed lesson plans, selected course materials and prepared assignments to accommodate each student's unique goals and interests.
- Established strong music foundation with students by incorporating basic music theory into weekly lessons.
- Evaluated and graded student performance, homework assignments, projects and tests.
- Coordinated recitals and musical events to showcase student achievements.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development to provide well-rounded educational plans.
IC&EE Intern
Chanel China Co. Ltd.
Shanghai, Shanghai
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Joined in the preparation of annual gala for employees including data collection and information support.
- Coordinated with employees' financial plans on business expenses.
- Worked with team members on promoting social media platform as part of the well-being project.
Event Coordinator Intern
Shanghai Educational Channel
Shanghai, Shanghai
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Participated in the preparation of the events for all the middle school and elementary school students including sports and family events.
- Developed marketing materials to promote events on social media posts.
- Researched potential venues and vendors to ensure the best quality services at competitive rates.
Piano Teacher
Best Friend Culture
Shanghai, Shanghai
09.2016 - 08.2019
- Conducted individual and group music lessons lasting from 45 to 60 minutes each for students of 3-50 years old.
- Established strong music foundation with students by incorporating basic music theory, elementary improvisation tasks and sight-readings into weekly lessons.
- Arranged lessons to accommodate each student's unique goals and interests, and all of the students have passed National Piano Grade Tests with high scores.
- Communicated with parents regarding upcoming events and competitions, student progress and their abilities.
- Coordinated recitals and musical events to showcase student achievements.
Music Teacher
Huishi Primary School
Shanghai, Shanghai
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Taught elementary music lessons including music appreciation, history, fundamentals and elementary composition to 35-40 pupils of varying skill levels 5 times per week.
- Designed lesson plans and organized musical equipment to develop classroom routines, managing materials efficiently with minimal lost activity time.
- Coached and accompanied the choir to sing songs of various modalities and styles.
- Coordinated and prepared students for art festivals, competitions, special events and music exams.
Education
Doctor of Musical Arts - Collaborative Piano
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.2025
Master of Music - Collaborative Piano
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05-2023
Master of Music - Piano Pedagogy
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.2022
Bachelor of Music - Musicology (Music Education)
Shanghai Normal University
Shanghai, China06.2020
Skills
- Academic Research
- Active Learning
- Education and Training
- Time Management
- Social Orientation
- Critical Thinking
Languages
Mandarin
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
German
Elementary
Italian
Elementary
Korean
Elementary
Timeline
Symphony Pianist
MSU Symphony Band
08.2024 - Current
Translator
International Piano Festival and Institute
07.2023 - 07.2023
Piano Teacher
Roth Academy of Music
09.2022 - 01.2024
Church Musician
St. Luke Lutheran Church
08.2022 - Current
Student Mentor
Celebrating The Spectrum Piano
06.2022 - 07.2022
Internship
MMTA
09.2021 - 10.2021
IC&EE Intern
Chanel China Co. Ltd.
09.2020 - 12.2020
Event Coordinator Intern
Shanghai Educational Channel
06.2020 - 07.2020
Group Piano Assistant
MSU
09.2019 - 06.2021
Music Teacher
Huishi Primary School
09.2018 - 01.2019
Piano Teacher
Best Friend Culture
09.2016 - 08.2019
Doctor of Musical Arts - Collaborative Piano
Michigan State University
Master of Music - Collaborative Piano
Michigan State University
Master of Music - Piano Pedagogy
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Music - Musicology (Music Education)
Shanghai Normal University
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