Course Focus | Establish a solid foundation in piano and musical understanding, progressing from technique to musicality, and developing the ability to express emotions and imagery through performance.
▌Self-introduction
I'm Zhewei, a performer and educator focused on piano, with an emphasis on musical understanding and storytelling.
For me, playing the piano isn't just about hitting the right notes; it's about understanding what the music is saying, where the emotions come from, and where they are going.
I pay close attention to the relationships between melody, harmony, and overall structure, and I enjoy understanding a piece within its historical context and style. Whether it's classical piano, lyrical pop, or cinematic music, I want students to "understand what the music is doing," rather than just relying on muscle memory.
In my classes, I often guide students to understand music through stories, imagery, or emotions, making the pieces vivid and meaningful.
Whether you're just starting to learn piano, or you've been playing for a while and feel stuck, I hope to accompany you step-by-step in building your own way of understanding music, making the piano a true tool for expressing your thoughts.
▌Musical Background
Education
- National Taiwan Normal University, Department of Music
The course is centered around the piano, starting with an understanding of melody and harmony to help students grasp the structure and emotional flow of music. Whether it's classical, pop, or composition, I hope students can not only play the notes but also understand what they are expressing, and gradually develop their own musical language.
▌Demonstration Videos
▌Performance Experience (Selected)
- Awarded third and fourth place in Taichung City Piano Competitions
- Experience in original music, piano arrangements, and thematic composition
- Participated in various master classes and collaborative piano concerts
▌Teaching Style
- Approaching music through melody and harmony to build an overall understanding
- Guiding students by incorporating the background, style, and emotions of the piece
- Encouraging students to describe music and express their ideas, rather than just playing by the score
- Flexible class pace, emphasizing thought and musical sensitivity
▌Suitable Students
- Complete beginners who want to "understand music" from the start
- Students who don't just want to play by the score, but want to understand what melody and harmony are doing
- Those interested in classical, pop, film scores, or composition
- Those who want to improve their musical comprehension, expression, and interpretation skills
- Those with prior piano experience who wish to break through plateaus and find direction
▌What You Will Learn in Class
- How to understand melody, harmony, and piece structure
- Interpretation approaches for different styles of piano music
- Transforming emotions, imagery, and stories into performance expression
- Building musical comprehension, not just accumulating techniques
▌Target Audience
- From beginner to advanced levels
- Elementary school, junior high, high school students, and adults
- Can assist with preparing for performances, competitions, exams, and recitals
