Jeff Tsai | Piano, Music Theory Tutor
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
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Han-Lin Hsieh | Guitar, Piano, Music Theory Instructor
Styles|Pop, Funk, Rock, Blues, Jazz, R&BCourse Focus|From "understanding" to "true creation and performance," build comprehensive musical skills spanning performance, theory, improvisation, and production. Don't just learn to play, but also learn to think, express, and complete works.
▌Self-Introduction
Hello, I'm Jenn Hsieh.I graduated from the Berklee College of Music with a degree in Contemporary Writing and Production. I am a musician who performs, composes, arranges, and produces music, and I have many years of experience teaching guitar and piano.
I love transforming seemingly complex musical concepts into something "understandable, actionable, and practically applicable in music." Whether you're just starting your musical journey, or you already have a foundational understanding of an instrument and want to delve deeper into harmony, improvisation, composition, recording, arranging, and mixing, I will tailor the most suitable learning path to your current skill level and goals.
In addition to teaching, I've also been actively involved in performances and productions for a long time. These firsthand practical experiences allow me to provide students with a more comprehensive musical perspective in class. I believe music is not just a skill, but a way to understand the world and express oneself.
▌Musical Background
Education
Graduated from the Berklee College of Music with a degree in Contemporary Writing and Production
Over 3 years of music teaching experience,My students range from children and teenagers to adults, from beginners to advanced players.
Teaching content includes:Guitar, pop piano, classical piano, music theory (beginner to advanced), jazz harmony, improvisation, singing and playing techniques, song and work analysis, and music production skills (recording, mixing, arranging).
Courses can be flexibly adjusted according to student needs, guiding them sequentially from instrumental techniques, rhythm, and ear training to complete work creation and musical understanding.
▌Demo Videos
▌Music Work and Competition Experience
Collaborated with Aida Cuevas (Latin Grammy), Laufey, John Legend
Music Director for the documentary "Sound of Formosa"
Multiple live performances and jam sessions in Taipei and Berlin
Music production for stage plays, podcasts, and interdisciplinary dance works
Composer/Producer for my conceptual work "From E to I"
▌Class Style
I will guide you to:
Understand the core of rhythm, harmony, and groove in music
Learn from actual songs and passages, understanding the role each sound plays in the music
Transform music theory, harmony, and improvisation into concepts immediately applicable to your playing
Build a stable sense of rhythm and tone control through repeated listening, imitation, and practice
Adjust practice methods according to your level and goals
Walk with you from "can play" to "daring to use it in jams, performances, and compositions"
▌Suitable Students
Anyone with absolutely no foundation who wants to seriously start learning music
Those who want to better understand music theory and harmony, rather than just playing by ear
Students interested in jazz, pop, improvisation, and composition
Those who want to improve their sense of rhythm, hearing, and musical understanding
Those with playing experience who wish to break through plateaus and grow further
Those interested in music production, composition, and interdisciplinary development
▌What you will learn in class
Correct concepts and techniques for instrumental performance
Rhythm, ear training, and tone control exercises
Music theory, jazz harmony, and practical application methods
Improvisation thinking and practice methods
Deconstructing and analyzing works and transforming them into your own language
Complete musical thinking from performance to composition and production
▌Target Students
From absolute beginners to advanced players✔️Ages 6 to adult✔️ Can assist with preparation for performances, competitions, recitals, and examinations✔️ Those who want to build a solid musical foundation or improve their performance abilities
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Street Performance | Huang Yi × Parkland
Early January · Xinyi District, Taipei · Parkland Music Taiwan
Early January
Parkland collaborated with street artist Huang Yi from Hualien
to perform in Taipei's Xinyi District.
The weather wasn't on our side,
cold and rainy,
but it didn't become a reason to leave.
During the three-hour live performance,
from Cantonese songs, European and American pop, to metal,
the drum kit held the rhythm steadily.
The entire street was slowly drawn into the music.
We were fortunate not to have given up because of the weather that day,
and fortunate that music always brings perfect encounters.
During the performance,
a passing bassist from Hong Kong joined in.
Without rehearsal,
they immediately jammed to a song called Hysteria.
It only happened once that day,
but it will be remembered for a long time.
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Drum Hang | Venue Sponsorship
Parkland Music Taiwan
Perhaps hosting this gathering
is truly just for exchange,
to meet like-minded people,
to listen to each other,
why they started drumming,
how they got to where they are now,
talk about equipment,
play a few beats.
Slowly, you'll remember
what sounds he prefers.
Parkland provides this space.
Drum Hang is not just an event,
but the beginning for drummers to get to know each other.
Next time we jam or work together,
seeing familiar faces,
adds a sense of familiarity,
and a few more drum bros whose names we can call.
Planner|Chen Hsin-chieh
Participating Drummers|12
3 of whom are Parkland drum teachers
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Venue Sponsorship | Tom Bourgeois Composition Masterclass
2025.11.01 · Parkland Music Taiwan
Parkland's classrooms were handed over to Vestige for three days,
for a composition masterclass organized by teacher Tsai Wen-hui
and led by teacher Tom Bourgeois,
where students advanced their respective creations.
In this collaboration, we provided a focused space
for everyone to discuss, brainstorm, and present their ideas with various instruments.
Some images were captured during the process,
recording the rhythm of these three days
and the time this space has held.
We look forward to more creators nurturing their works here in the future,
and immersing themselves in this space with confidence.
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