Guzheng Class
Guzheng also known as hanzheng (Chinese zither) is a Chinese traditional chord musical instrument that belongs to the category of plucking musical implements. The most common type has 21 strings. Owing to the breadth and melodious beauty of guzheng music, it has gained monikers of fame like “The King of all music” and “Piano of the Orient”.
Course Description
Guzheng class for Beginner
Target students: Adults & children with a keen interest in guzheng
（B)【Beginner for Adult】：Age 13 and above
Focus of instruction：
- Understand the history & internal make-up or structure of guzheng
- Master common fingerpicking and performing skills
- Learn the knowledge on music basics
- Develop the ability to interpret guzheng notes
Course Information:
1. Date: 27/04/2024（Saturday）
2. Intake: Minimum 5 pax with a limit of 10 pax for each class
3. Session: 90 min. each lesson
4. Duration: 12 weeks
Guzheng class for Elementary & Guzheng class for Intermediate
The Elementary Lesson is open to students who have experience in learning Guzheng. To enrol in the Elementary and Intermediate Lesson need to upload a Guzheng performance video (at least 30 sec to 1 minute) showing the full body and it will review by the teacher to evaluate the Guzheng level.
Video requirements:
1. Format: MP4; Video name: Name of perfomer + Name of performer + name of music played
2. The performer stands still in front of the camera for three seconds to ensure that the upper body is clear, and then steps back to the whole body to enter the picture and start recording the performance.
3. The recording lens should be directly in front of the performer, and the performer should be able to clearly shoot the facial expression and the playing picture of guzheng;
4. The recording site shall be a clear background and bright light for video shooting;
5. Panoramic recording or assisted shooting. During video shooting, only the performer himself is allowed to appear in the video, and no other personnel can appear.
6. Require a clear video screen (the default 1080P or 720P recording resolution of general mobile phones is ok. Video can also be recorded with other video recording equipment).
Course Information:
1. Date: 06/01/2023（Saturday）
2. Intake: Minimum 5 pax with a limit of 10 pax for each class
3. Session: 90 min. each lesson
4. Duration: 12 weeks
Instructors
Ms Sara Heng
A recent graduate from the prestigious Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing, Sara’s early mentors include the famous local Guzheng player Mr. Lai Ah Lai. In 2014 she had successfully attained the full scholarship from the Beijing Government Scholarship to study her masters degree at Central Conservatory of Music under the tutelage of Associate Professor Ji Wei. During her undergrad studies Sara also won the full scholarship from the Chinese Scholarship Council to study under Associate Professor Yuan Sha.
She has actively participated in competitions and her achievements including winning the gold medal of the musical instruments competition of conservatories in China. Sara performs internationally across Singapore, China, Japan, Korea and Cambodia. Sara is also a member of “Eight Twelve”, they were awarded [ Best of 2018 ] by BOH Cameronian Art Awards this year.
Mr Chuah Yuwen
Postgraduate student majoring in Music Education at the China Conservatory of Music, under the supervision of Professor Xie JiaXin. He majors in Guzheng performance for his undergraduate degree, under the tutelage of renowned Guzheng maestro Professor Lin Ling.
He is also a frequent receiver of scholarships awards during his tenure in school. Chuah is also currently an assistant trainer at the “PuYao” Cultural Centre in He Nan, China, aiding in the training of future Guzheng teachers of the centre.
He is also serving as the vice president of the “Lian Yao” Junior Guzheng Orchestra, with him taking the initiative to introduce the use of online resources to organize and train the orchestra, leading the orchestra to successfully organizing their first online concert even though they are nations apart.