Class name: Chinese Instrument Guzheng / Chinese Zither
Class limit: 6
Restrictions: Ages 6 and up, adults
Tuition: $175
Time: 3:45pm - 4:45pm

Class Description 课程介绍:

Guzheng (古筝)is a traditional Chinese musical instrument that which has an origin dated more than 2000 years back. It is a beautifully looking musical instrument with pleasant sound. It is also one of the musical instrument that is not too difficult to start at entry level.

This class will focus on teaching a fusion of traditional and modern / pop music pieces with various Guzheng techniques. The teacher can help the students get the instrument.

古筝是一个有两千多年历史的中华传统乐器。它外观美丽，音色优美，很受音乐爱好者的喜欢。作为一个可以有很多变化的乐器，它的入门也并不是很难，适合希望开始一项乐器爱好的孩子或者成年人。

这门课讲结合教授古筝传统曲目和现代音乐改编的古筝曲目，并在乐曲学习过程中教授古筝弹奏指法及技巧。

欢迎对中华传统音乐和乐器感兴趣的学生及成人报名。

Instructor: Yan Gu 顾岩

Yan (Monica) started Guzheng playing at 6 years old. She studied Guzheng with teachers from Nanjing University of the Arts and Jiangsu Musicians Association. She passed the tenth level (highest) of the Musical Exam in China.

She is very passionate about music and the Guzheng instrument. She plays both traditional Chinese Guzheng music and make arrangements of pop music to turn them into Guzheng music. She has performed in various Gala events in the Boston area. Her teaching goal is to promote the beautiful Chinese musical instrument, Chinese culture and music.

For her Guzheng musical pieces, you may checkout the playlist here: link