Lessons
Guzheng Lessons
Discover the character and expression of a distinctive Chinese instrument.
Individual guzheng lessons for children, teenagers and adults in Singapore, suitable for beginners and students with previous experience.
Approach
A mindful and rewarding journey
Lessons are adapted to each student’s age, experience, interests and goals, from first lessons to continuing study. Lessons are taught by Agnes Chin, who holds Grade 8 guzheng from the Board of Tun Huang and performs on the instrument as a soloist and chamber musician.
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Strong foundations
Posture, hand shape and the fundamental techniques of both hands.
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Musical expression
Tone, phrasing, control and the expressive qualities of the instrument.
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Repertoire & character
Suitable repertoire that builds an understanding of the guzheng’s musical character.
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Individual progression
Lessons shaped around each student’s age, experience and goals.
For all ages and interests
Whether starting out or returning with some experience, lessons are shaped around the student, at our studio on Geylang Road in Singapore.
Beginners
A first introduction to the instrument, starting with posture, hand position and the basic techniques.
Children & teenagers
Steady, individual progress at a pace suited to each young student.
Adults
Lessons for adults learning for their own interest, whether new to the guzheng or returning to it.
Continuing students
For students with previous experience, lessons build on existing skills and repertoire.
Recordings
Hear Agnes play the guzheng
Agnes on guzheng with the chamber ensemble Divertissements Chinois.
Moo-Lee-Chwa (Mo Li Hua 茉莉花)Philippa Hyde, soprano · Agnes Chin, guzheng · Yeo Yat-Soon, harpsichord
The player loads from YouTube when you press play. Video by Benji Page, published on YouTube by Yeo Yat-Soon.