Studio Music Lessons Instructors
Peter Holsberg
Trumpet
Peter Holsberg is an active freelance trumpeter in the New York area who has led an eclectic performing career. Dr. Holsberg has performed with Broadway Shows in New York City and on the road, salsa bands, orchestras, and commercial bands. Currently Dr. Holsberg holds the position of Arts Director and Chair of Music at The Berkeley Carroll School, an independent school in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Holsberg holds degrees from Duquesne University, Stony Brook University, and a M.Ed. and Ed.D. from Teachers College, Columbia University.
Peter Holsberg is an active freelance trumpeter in the New York area who has led an eclectic performing career. Dr. Holsberg has performed with Broadway Shows in New York City and on the road, salsa bands, orchestras, and commercial bands. Currently Dr. Holsberg holds the position of Arts Director and Chair of Music at The Berkeley Carroll School, an independent school in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Holsberg holds degrees from Duquesne University, Stony Brook University, and a M.Ed. and Ed.D. from Teachers College, Columbia University.
Sookie Huang
Piano
Sookie, 27 years old, graduated in Music Therapy and Music Education at SUNY at Fredonia, a small beautiful school of music. She began studying dulcimer at age 3 and piano at age 7. At 13, she won the top gold prize at the National Dulcimer Competition. At 15, she began teaching beginner dulcimer to children. At 19, she founded a music education business, where she personally taught introductory piano and music theory. By 20, Sookie had established her own dulcimer chamber ensemble. At 22, she was selected as a member of the Chinese National Orchestra Association. At 23, she received the Outstanding Instructor Award. Passionate about global dulcimer promotion, she performed at the Vienna Golden Hall in 2009, participated in cultural exchanges with Kuching High School, Malaysia in 2014 and 2016, and held a dulcimer concert at the Eastman School of Music in 2019. Embracing a joyful teaching philosophy, Sookie strives to help students discover the fun in music and express their unique musical styles.
Sookie, 27 years old, graduated in Music Therapy and Music Education at SUNY at Fredonia, a small beautiful school of music. She began studying dulcimer at age 3 and piano at age 7. At 13, she won the top gold prize at the National Dulcimer Competition. At 15, she began teaching beginner dulcimer to children. At 19, she founded a music education business, where she personally taught introductory piano and music theory. By 20, Sookie had established her own dulcimer chamber ensemble. At 22, she was selected as a member of the Chinese National Orchestra Association. At 23, she received the Outstanding Instructor Award. Passionate about global dulcimer promotion, she performed at the Vienna Golden Hall in 2009, participated in cultural exchanges with Kuching High School, Malaysia in 2014 and 2016, and held a dulcimer concert at the Eastman School of Music in 2019. Embracing a joyful teaching philosophy, Sookie strives to help students discover the fun in music and express their unique musical styles.
Karren Huang
Piano
Karren Huang is a pianist and music educator from Taiwan with a background in classical training. She began studying piano at the age of five and later earned her bachelor’s degree in piano performance from Soochow University. She then moved to the United States, where she received her first master’s degree from the Mannes School of Music, studying under Steinway Artist J. Y. Song. During her time at Mannes, she actively participated in solo and chamber performances, master class, and collaborative piano work. She is currently pursuing her second master’s degree in Music and Music Education at Teachers College, Columbia University, where she is also completing coursework toward New York State initial teacher certification.
With over six years of teaching experience, Karren has worked with students of all ages. She is passionate about helping students find joy and creativity in the learning process. Her teaching focuses not only on building solid technical skills, but also on encouraging emotional expression and storytelling through music. Beyond piano instruction, Karren is also dedicated to inclusive and diverse education. She hopes to create a warm, supportive, and welcoming space for all students to grow through music.
Karren Huang is a pianist and music educator from Taiwan with a background in classical training. She began studying piano at the age of five and later earned her bachelor’s degree in piano performance from Soochow University. She then moved to the United States, where she received her first master’s degree from the Mannes School of Music, studying under Steinway Artist J. Y. Song. During her time at Mannes, she actively participated in solo and chamber performances, master class, and collaborative piano work. She is currently pursuing her second master’s degree in Music and Music Education at Teachers College, Columbia University, where she is also completing coursework toward New York State initial teacher certification.
With over six years of teaching experience, Karren has worked with students of all ages. She is passionate about helping students find joy and creativity in the learning process. Her teaching focuses not only on building solid technical skills, but also on encouraging emotional expression and storytelling through music. Beyond piano instruction, Karren is also dedicated to inclusive and diverse education. She hopes to create a warm, supportive, and welcoming space for all students to grow through music.
Richard Jacobowski
Guitar
American guitarist Richard Jacobowski received a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in guitar performance from Manhattan School of Music in 1993. As a student, he was chosen to perform for the great master, Andres Segoviaand soon afterward was awarded the prestigious Andres Segovia Award for Outstanding Guitar Performance. Richard has given numerous performances on Public Radio FM-WNYC and on many concert stages in NYC, includingfour critically acclaimed recitals at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. These concerts were presented by the American Institute of Guitar, Gateway Classics and the Aranjuez Strings, New Talent of the Guitar Series. In Europe, he has given concerts and adjudicated guitar competitions at music festivals throughout Spain, Italy, Poland, Lithuania, and in France at the International Festival of Guitar, lle deRe, 2002. His work as a chamber musician brought him to Lithuania as part of the Pazaislio Music Festival, 1999. As a teacher, Richard was Director of Guitar Studies at William Paterson University for ten years. He is currently on the faculty of Teachers College, Columbia University in New York. Articles by and interviews with Jacobowski have appeared in Soundboard, 20th Century Guitar, and La Guitarra.
American guitarist Richard Jacobowski received a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in guitar performance from Manhattan School of Music in 1993. As a student, he was chosen to perform for the great master, Andres Segoviaand soon afterward was awarded the prestigious Andres Segovia Award for Outstanding Guitar Performance. Richard has given numerous performances on Public Radio FM-WNYC and on many concert stages in NYC, includingfour critically acclaimed recitals at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. These concerts were presented by the American Institute of Guitar, Gateway Classics and the Aranjuez Strings, New Talent of the Guitar Series. In Europe, he has given concerts and adjudicated guitar competitions at music festivals throughout Spain, Italy, Poland, Lithuania, and in France at the International Festival of Guitar, lle deRe, 2002. His work as a chamber musician brought him to Lithuania as part of the Pazaislio Music Festival, 1999. As a teacher, Richard was Director of Guitar Studies at William Paterson University for ten years. He is currently on the faculty of Teachers College, Columbia University in New York. Articles by and interviews with Jacobowski have appeared in Soundboard, 20th Century Guitar, and La Guitarra.
Darryl Jordan
Voice
Darryl Jordan, conductor/singer/songwriter, holds a B.S. and M.M. in Music Education from NYU and Boston University, respectively. He is currently pursuing his E.D.D. in Music Education from Teachers College. He is an Adjunct Professor of Voice and Conductor at Nyack College. He trains multi-faceted young singers in Harlem as the Chair of Vocal Music at the Urban Assembly School for Performing Arts. Desiring to “develop singers for every stage,” he has spent the past twenty five years training singers and conducting choirs in Maryland, D.C., and New York for everything from classical to jazz. His students have performed everywhere from major concert halls, a host of churches, community centers, and public events! Most recently, he performed with the Broadway Inspirational Voices with Patti LuPone at David Geffen Hall. Thanking God for his own musical gift, he seeks to empower the community through the gift of song. A Four-time Apollo Amateur Night Winner and sought after singer, he will release his new album, TIME, later this year.
Darryl Jordan, conductor/singer/songwriter, holds a B.S. and M.M. in Music Education from NYU and Boston University, respectively. He is currently pursuing his E.D.D. in Music Education from Teachers College. He is an Adjunct Professor of Voice and Conductor at Nyack College. He trains multi-faceted young singers in Harlem as the Chair of Vocal Music at the Urban Assembly School for Performing Arts. Desiring to “develop singers for every stage,” he has spent the past twenty five years training singers and conducting choirs in Maryland, D.C., and New York for everything from classical to jazz. His students have performed everywhere from major concert halls, a host of churches, community centers, and public events! Most recently, he performed with the Broadway Inspirational Voices with Patti LuPone at David Geffen Hall. Thanking God for his own musical gift, he seeks to empower the community through the gift of song. A Four-time Apollo Amateur Night Winner and sought after singer, he will release his new album, TIME, later this year.
Katie Kresek
The first American woman to win a Tony Award for Best Orchestrations, Katie Kresek’s dynamic career as performer, creator, and educator is defined by versatility and multi-genre musical artistry. She is currently the concertmaster and co-orchestrator of Moulin Rouge! The Musical at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on Broadway. She holds both a Masters and Doctorate in Education from Columbia University, Teachers College. For six years, she was an Adjunct Associate Professor at St. John’s University, serving as an instructor of violin and viola. From 2016 to 2021, she served as the Community Liaison for the Teaching Artist Community at Teachers College, where she mentored teaching artists on expanding their practice. As a violin teacher, she studied violin pedagogy with Dorothy DeLay at the Juilliard School, and was a teaching assistant to Barbara Krakauer, with whom she worked closely at the Mannes College of Music in New York and at the Academie Musicale Franco-Americaine in Vaison-La-Romaine, France. Teaching classical violin as well as pop, folk and numerous other styles, she is certified in Mark O'Connor's String Method, and has taught group violin classes and designed string curriculum for many schools and cultural institutions, including The New York Philharmonic, The Orchestra of St. Luke’s, Caramoor, Ang Misyon and The Orchestra of the Filipino Youth in Manila, Dwight-Englewood School, and The Calhoun School. She has also served as a clinician for professional development workshops for Education Through Music, Inc., The Bronx Arts Ensemble, and numerous other string programs. She maintains a private studio of students who are active, leading members of student ensembles in the tri-state area and have gone on to continue their studies at the Juilliard School, Harvard University, The University of Chicago, The University of Pennsylvania, Fordham University, Smith, and Ithaca College. She has also served on the teaching faculty of the International Music Festival of Campina Grande in Brazil. More information and full bio at
The first American woman to win a Tony Award for Best Orchestrations, Katie Kresek’s dynamic career as performer, creator, and educator is defined by versatility and multi-genre musical artistry. She is currently the concertmaster and co-orchestrator of Moulin Rouge! The Musical at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on Broadway. She holds both a Masters and Doctorate in Education from Columbia University, Teachers College. For six years, she was an Adjunct Associate Professor at St. John’s University, serving as an instructor of violin and viola. From 2016 to 2021, she served as the Community Liaison for the Teaching Artist Community at Teachers College, where she mentored teaching artists on expanding their practice. As a violin teacher, she studied violin pedagogy with Dorothy DeLay at the Juilliard School, and was a teaching assistant to Barbara Krakauer, with whom she worked closely at the Mannes College of Music in New York and at the Academie Musicale Franco-Americaine in Vaison-La-Romaine, France. Teaching classical violin as well as pop, folk and numerous other styles, she is certified in Mark O'Connor's String Method, and has taught group violin classes and designed string curriculum for many schools and cultural institutions, including The New York Philharmonic, The Orchestra of St. Luke’s, Caramoor, Ang Misyon and The Orchestra of the Filipino Youth in Manila, Dwight-Englewood School, and The Calhoun School. She has also served as a clinician for professional development workshops for Education Through Music, Inc., The Bronx Arts Ensemble, and numerous other string programs. She maintains a private studio of students who are active, leading members of student ensembles in the tri-state area and have gone on to continue their studies at the Juilliard School, Harvard University, The University of Chicago, The University of Pennsylvania, Fordham University, Smith, and Ithaca College. She has also served on the teaching faculty of the International Music Festival of Campina Grande in Brazil. More information and full bio at
Jennifer Ku
Violin
After being born in Raleigh, North Carolina, Jennifer Ku grew up in Korea until the age of eight, when she moved to LaGrangeville, New York. She started receiving piano lessons at the age of three and violin lessons at the age of five. She attended Manhattan School of Music Pre- College, where she studied with Lucie Robert. She performed many solo works and also has been a part of diverse ensembles, including quartet, chamber orchestra, and full orchestra. She performed at various venues, including Carnegie Hall and Bardavon Opera House. She received masterclasses from renowned soloists, including Richard O’Neill and Benjamin Beilman. She has also been teaching piano, violin, and viola privately for eight years. She continued to perform solo works and in ensembles at Brown University, where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Mathematics - Biology, and Teachers College, Columbia University, where she received Master of Arts and Master of Education degrees in Music and Music Education. She is now a doctoral student at Teachers College, Columbia University, continuing her studies in Music and Music Education.
After being born in Raleigh, North Carolina, Jennifer Ku grew up in Korea until the age of eight, when she moved to LaGrangeville, New York. She started receiving piano lessons at the age of three and violin lessons at the age of five. She attended Manhattan School of Music Pre- College, where she studied with Lucie Robert. She performed many solo works and also has been a part of diverse ensembles, including quartet, chamber orchestra, and full orchestra. She performed at various venues, including Carnegie Hall and Bardavon Opera House. She received masterclasses from renowned soloists, including Richard O’Neill and Benjamin Beilman. She has also been teaching piano, violin, and viola privately for eight years. She continued to perform solo works and in ensembles at Brown University, where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Mathematics - Biology, and Teachers College, Columbia University, where she received Master of Arts and Master of Education degrees in Music and Music Education. She is now a doctoral student at Teachers College, Columbia University, continuing her studies in Music and Music Education.
Philippe Lemm
Drums
Born 1985 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands he started his musical journey at the age of 16. At the age of 19, he was admitted to The Amsterdam Conservatory.
In 2011 he was a recipient of one of the most prestigious scholarships in The Netherlands, Huygens Scholarship, which allowed him to continue his studies at Manhattan School of Music with John Riley. Philippe graduated in 2013 and received his Master's Degree from this prestigious institute. Philippe became the first Dutch drummer that earns his Masters Degree for Jazz Drums from the Manhattan School of Music.
Philippe performs on drum set and percussion alike, covering a broad range of styles reflecting his wide interest in everything music and his natural feel for groove and texture regardless of genre.
Philippe performed at Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center DC, Concert Gebouw, Bimhuis, North Sea Jazz Festival and The Blue Note NY. In 2013 Philippe was head of drums department at True School of Music in Mumbai, India and started playing with Bollywood superstar Shilpa. He appears on over 50 cd’s as a sideman and released 6 records with groups that he leads or co-leads. In 2015 the Philippe Lemm trio won the prestigious B-Jazz International Contest.
Currently Philippe Lemm is working with Grace Kelly, Ajoyo, Guy Mintus Trio and John Stetch Quartet.
Born 1985 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands he started his musical journey at the age of 16. At the age of 19, he was admitted to The Amsterdam Conservatory.
In 2011 he was a recipient of one of the most prestigious scholarships in The Netherlands, Huygens Scholarship, which allowed him to continue his studies at Manhattan School of Music with John Riley. Philippe graduated in 2013 and received his Master's Degree from this prestigious institute. Philippe became the first Dutch drummer that earns his Masters Degree for Jazz Drums from the Manhattan School of Music.
Philippe performs on drum set and percussion alike, covering a broad range of styles reflecting his wide interest in everything music and his natural feel for groove and texture regardless of genre.
Philippe performed at Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center DC, Concert Gebouw, Bimhuis, North Sea Jazz Festival and The Blue Note NY. In 2013 Philippe was head of drums department at True School of Music in Mumbai, India and started playing with Bollywood superstar Shilpa. He appears on over 50 cd’s as a sideman and released 6 records with groups that he leads or co-leads. In 2015 the Philippe Lemm trio won the prestigious B-Jazz International Contest.
Currently Philippe Lemm is working with Grace Kelly, Ajoyo, Guy Mintus Trio and John Stetch Quartet.
Candice Li
Flute, Guzheng
Candice Li is a dynamic and accomplished multi-instrumentalist, specializing in flute performance while mastering instruments like the Chinese Guzheng and Violin. Beginning her flute studies at age seven, she has since cultivated an impressive musical journey, performing in wind bands and orchestras from fourth grade through graduate school. Her expertise spans the entire flute family, including piccolo and alto flute, showcasing her versatility across classical, jazz, and contemporary genres.
Candice Li was elected as a high school representative for the Pennsylvania County Band and District Band, earning excellence certificates for her charity performances (2016–2019). In 2019, she joined Berklee College of Music on a World Tour Scholarship as a flute principal undergraduate. At Berklee, she performed with prestigious ensembles, including the Mixed Style Rating Ensemble (jazz), Contemporary Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Winds, and Film Scoring Studio Orchestra. As a member of the Berklee Flute Choir and Chinese Traditional Music Club, she blended Western and Eastern traditions, performing at iconic venues like Boston Symphony Hall and the 2019 Boston Asian Music Industry Festival.
Now an active performer at Teachers College and Columbia University, Candice Li continues to expand her artistry, playing flute, dizi, guzheng, and harp in recitals and ensembles. She is a current member of the Columbia Wind Ensemble (flute) and Columbia Chinese Orchestra (dizi, flute, guzheng), bridging cultural and musical boundaries.
With a passion for collaboration and innovation, Candice Li brings technical precision and expressive depth to every performance, whether in classical symphonies, jazz improvisations, pop, or traditional folk music. Her dedication to musical excellence and cross-cultural exchange makes her a compelling and versatile artist on stage and in the studio. And she hopes to spread joy and happiness to people through music.
Candice Li is a dynamic and accomplished multi-instrumentalist, specializing in flute performance while mastering instruments like the Chinese Guzheng and Violin. Beginning her flute studies at age seven, she has since cultivated an impressive musical journey, performing in wind bands and orchestras from fourth grade through graduate school. Her expertise spans the entire flute family, including piccolo and alto flute, showcasing her versatility across classical, jazz, and contemporary genres.
Candice Li was elected as a high school representative for the Pennsylvania County Band and District Band, earning excellence certificates for her charity performances (2016–2019). In 2019, she joined Berklee College of Music on a World Tour Scholarship as a flute principal undergraduate. At Berklee, she performed with prestigious ensembles, including the Mixed Style Rating Ensemble (jazz), Contemporary Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Winds, and Film Scoring Studio Orchestra. As a member of the Berklee Flute Choir and Chinese Traditional Music Club, she blended Western and Eastern traditions, performing at iconic venues like Boston Symphony Hall and the 2019 Boston Asian Music Industry Festival.
Now an active performer at Teachers College and Columbia University, Candice Li continues to expand her artistry, playing flute, dizi, guzheng, and harp in recitals and ensembles. She is a current member of the Columbia Wind Ensemble (flute) and Columbia Chinese Orchestra (dizi, flute, guzheng), bridging cultural and musical boundaries.
With a passion for collaboration and innovation, Candice Li brings technical precision and expressive depth to every performance, whether in classical symphonies, jazz improvisations, pop, or traditional folk music. Her dedication to musical excellence and cross-cultural exchange makes her a compelling and versatile artist on stage and in the studio. And she hopes to spread joy and happiness to people through music.
Victor Lin
Piano (Jazz)
Victor Lin is an educator and performer from Seattle, WA currently residing in New York City. A jazz pianist and violinist, Victor has an undergraduate degree in music from the University of Washington and a masters degree in jazz studies from Rutgers University, where he was a student of Kenny Barron. He is currently finishing his doctorate in music education at Columbia University Teachers College, where he teaches jazz piano and jazz ensembles.
In New York City, Victor has performed in a wide and eclectic variety of contexts. As a pianist, he has performed at Lincoln Center Out-Of-Doors, Bryant Park's Piano Series, and recently been featured in Jack Kleinsinger's "Highlights In Jazz" at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center. In addition, Victor has performed at Flushing Town Hall, The Japan Society, The Blue Note, and is a regular at the well-known Knickerbocker in downtown Manhattan. As a violinist, he has been a part of Frank Vignola's Hot Club USA and The Howard Fishman Quartet.
Aside from his performance credentials, Victor's primary focus has been on education. He has been on the faculty of the prestigious Stanford Jazz Workshop for the past eleven years, taught at the Mark O'Connor Fiddle Camp for three years, and currently directs the jazz program at The Calhoun School, a private progressive education school on the upper west side of Manhattan.
Victor Lin is an educator and performer from Seattle, WA currently residing in New York City. A jazz pianist and violinist, Victor has an undergraduate degree in music from the University of Washington and a masters degree in jazz studies from Rutgers University, where he was a student of Kenny Barron. He is currently finishing his doctorate in music education at Columbia University Teachers College, where he teaches jazz piano and jazz ensembles.
In New York City, Victor has performed in a wide and eclectic variety of contexts. As a pianist, he has performed at Lincoln Center Out-Of-Doors, Bryant Park's Piano Series, and recently been featured in Jack Kleinsinger's "Highlights In Jazz" at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center. In addition, Victor has performed at Flushing Town Hall, The Japan Society, The Blue Note, and is a regular at the well-known Knickerbocker in downtown Manhattan. As a violinist, he has been a part of Frank Vignola's Hot Club USA and The Howard Fishman Quartet.
Aside from his performance credentials, Victor's primary focus has been on education. He has been on the faculty of the prestigious Stanford Jazz Workshop for the past eleven years, taught at the Mark O'Connor Fiddle Camp for three years, and currently directs the jazz program at The Calhoun School, a private progressive education school on the upper west side of Manhattan.
Christine Yatin Lin
Voice, Recorder
Christine Lin is a professional recorder player and music educator currently completing an MA in
music and music education from the Teachers College, Columbia University. Prior to TC, Christine
studied recorder performance at the Royal Academy of Music in London under the direction of Pamela
Thorby, and the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki under the early music department. Christine has performed in prestigious platforms such as the BBC radio 3, Buckingham Palace, Somerset House, Hatchland National Trust, and Helsinki Music Center to name a few, and collaborated with multiple composers to create new music for the recorder.
Christine has taught in Taiwan, Sierra Leone, the UK, and currently holds a general music
teaching position at a high school located in Upper East Side Manhattan. She is passionate to share her
expertise in early music, contemporary music, new music, as well as improvisation with students of all
backgrounds.
Christine Lin is a professional recorder player and music educator currently completing an MA in
music and music education from the Teachers College, Columbia University. Prior to TC, Christine
studied recorder performance at the Royal Academy of Music in London under the direction of Pamela
Thorby, and the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki under the early music department. Christine has performed in prestigious platforms such as the BBC radio 3, Buckingham Palace, Somerset House, Hatchland National Trust, and Helsinki Music Center to name a few, and collaborated with multiple composers to create new music for the recorder.
Christine has taught in Taiwan, Sierra Leone, the UK, and currently holds a general music
teaching position at a high school located in Upper East Side Manhattan. She is passionate to share her
expertise in early music, contemporary music, new music, as well as improvisation with students of all
backgrounds.
Faye Liu
Digital Electronic
Hi, I’m Faye Liu, an EdM student in Music Education at Teachers’ College, Columbia University. I am captivated by the transformative journey of music creation—whether it’s composing, producing, performing, or experiencing the profound spiritual connection that music fosters. For me, music is more than an art; it’s a bridge to joy, community, and shared humanity.
As a composer and producer, I collaborated on the original musical “The Thief.” In classical music, I had the honor of working with the Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra to perform my Cello Concerto No. 1 and Symphony No. 2, “Forgiveness,” at the Concert Hall of the China Conservatory of Music. Expanding into pop, I toured as a keyboardist for Chinese pop star GAI during his world tour. My original songs, including “Follow Your Will,”跟隨祢心意, “Peace Is You,”平安是你, and “Hope,” 盼望, have collectively reached millions of views on YouTube. Recently, I’ve ventured into jazz, composing the original piece “Song in G” for trombone and piano duet, which was performed at Teachers College’s Milbank Chapel. Currently, I’m preparing to release an original album.
At Teachers’ College, I am blending my passion for teaching with my love of music, striving to inspire others through the creative process and the transformative power of education. I am deeply committed to creating spaces where students uncover their unique voices and contribute to a collective harmony. My vision is to nurture not only skilled musicians but also individuals who discover joy, purpose, and connection through music.
Hi, I’m Faye Liu, an EdM student in Music Education at Teachers’ College, Columbia University. I am captivated by the transformative journey of music creation—whether it’s composing, producing, performing, or experiencing the profound spiritual connection that music fosters. For me, music is more than an art; it’s a bridge to joy, community, and shared humanity.
As a composer and producer, I collaborated on the original musical “The Thief.” In classical music, I had the honor of working with the Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra to perform my Cello Concerto No. 1 and Symphony No. 2, “Forgiveness,” at the Concert Hall of the China Conservatory of Music. Expanding into pop, I toured as a keyboardist for Chinese pop star GAI during his world tour. My original songs, including “Follow Your Will,”跟隨祢心意, “Peace Is You,”平安是你, and “Hope,” 盼望, have collectively reached millions of views on YouTube. Recently, I’ve ventured into jazz, composing the original piece “Song in G” for trombone and piano duet, which was performed at Teachers College’s Milbank Chapel. Currently, I’m preparing to release an original album.
At Teachers’ College, I am blending my passion for teaching with my love of music, striving to inspire others through the creative process and the transformative power of education. I am deeply committed to creating spaces where students uncover their unique voices and contribute to a collective harmony. My vision is to nurture not only skilled musicians but also individuals who discover joy, purpose, and connection through music.