Director of Winds and Percussion Department
Syos Music Products Artist
Director of Winds and Percussion Department
Syos Music Products Artist
4120 W Spring Creek Pkwy #B200 Plano, Texas 75024
PIANO INSTRUCTOR
Yue-qi Zhao
Yueqi Zhao is a versatile pianist who has earned her Bachelor's degree in Music from the Tianjin Conservatory of Music in Tianjin, China. During her undergraduate studies, she had received numerous scholarships including the school's second prize scholarship and third prize scholarship many times.With a passion deeply rooted in classical music, she has showcased her talents as a soloist in several recitals and festivals, such as the Beethoven Piano Sonata Lecture concert, the Mozart Piano Festival Concert in the same year, and the Haydn Piano Sonata Lecture concert. Alongside these, Yueqi was a standout performer at the Tianjin Conservatory of Music Piano Concert in 2019.
Some of Yueqi Zhao’s most notable achievements include the 2nd place in Singapore International Piano Competition for Double Piano group and the 3rd place in Franc Liszt International Youth Piano Competition, Tianjin District. Furthermore, she took home the 1st place in the Hong Kong International Piano Invitation Competition's Sonata group in 2019 and achieved 3rd place in the same competition's Major group. Earlier in her career, she was honored with the Gold Award at the 19th Student Art Festival Individual Project Performance in Beijing and the 2nd Place in the British Royal International Music Competition Chinese Trials. In addition to her solo performances, Yueqi actively participates as a collaborative pianist. She was the piano accompanist for the school choir at Huairou No.3 Middle School and Hongluosi High School affiliated to Capital Normal University. Besides than that, she played a crucial part in guiding choir members and organizing music events. Her responsibilities extended beyond accompaniment, as she assisted the choir conductor in directing and nurturing the musical talents of the choir members. Yueqi's expertise in piano also led her to the role of a piano teacher and accompanist at Zhiyin Piano Store from 2020 to 2022. She taught students of various ages and levels. She accompanied students playing different instruments, such as violin, viola, vocal, saxophone, and flute, thereby enriching their musical training and performance experiences. Her involvement in organizing concerts and music events at Zhiyin Piano Store was instrumental in highlighting the progress and talents of her students.
Yueqi is a versatile person with many interests and hobbies. She is a sports enthusiast, actively participating in various physical activities, including hiking, which allows her to connect with nature and maintain her physical fitness. Running is another pursuit that Yueqi excels in, maintains a disciplined routine for long-distance running, ensuring she undertakes this activity at least twice a week. She also engages in badminton and basketball; she won the first prize in a women's basketball skills competition at her school.
Currently, Yueqi is furthering her musical expertise by pursuing a Master's degree in Piano Performance at the University of North Texas. She continues to advance in her musical career.