Pipa Lessons & Courses

Yang Ying is a professional Pipa player and graduated from Central Conservatory of music, majoring in Pipa. She studied with Pipa master and music educator Professor Lin Shicheng.
During college, she also studied the Zhongruan and the Guzheng, achieving the highest results in both instruments.
Yang Ying graduated with honours in a Bachelor of Arts degree and in the same year entered China National Traditional Orchestra as a Liuqin and Pipa player.
During her tenure at the orchestra, she participated in a number of major performances and recordings. She visited Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao.
In 1998 Yang Ying went with China National Traditional Orchestra to the musical town of Austria, and performed in the “Golden Hall” for its first Chinese New Year concert. The performance was a great success and sensationalized Austria.
In 1999, Ying Yang moved to Singapore. During her stay, she served as a Chinese music director for several elementary schools, junior high schools, and universities. Currently, Yang Ying teaches Chinese instruments at University of Melbourne.

Lei has been learning the pipa since childhood, and it has become an indispensable part of her life. Under the guidance of Professor Zhang Zupei, she achieved the Grade 10 certification from the Shanghai Musicians' Association for Pipa. She has also had the privilege to perform on the Pipa at various major music halls and cultural events in Shanghai.
Lei is passionate about sharing her experiences in learning the Pipa to inspire interest and enthusiasm for the art of Pipa playing. At the same time, she focuses on helping students establish a solid foundation, overcoming technical challenges together with vivid examples and detailed guidance.
Lei is dedicated to sharing the beauty and charm of pipa music with every student!