“Due to the Culture Revolution, I did not finish middle school and high school. I took a cashier’s job at a street fast food kitchen for eight years.”

“Giving a genuine compliment or expressing gratitude takes just seconds but can make a difference in someone's day. A few sweet word of kindness to a friend, coworker, child, stranger on the street can bring joy and make a person feel appreciated, respected, motivated or recognized.”

“Every day is different! Part of the journey of discovery is finding out that what worked yesterday may not work today. Sometimes the best thing to do is the exact opposite.”

“Classical music is often seen as a permission-based field, but there is actually quite a lot of room for your individual voice and interpretation to shine through—the world needs it!”

“My teaching philosophy is always changing. These days -- I’m very interested in listening and asking questions when I’m with my students.”

“Watching my students improve makes me happy.”

“Donʻt forget to enjoy your musical journey. Be in awe of your progress and you will find a fascination with the unfolding of your artistic abilities.”

“Your most important assets are your perseverance and dedication. Sometimes just sticking out the hard times is a greater challenge than any piece of music that may come your way.”

“It’s really important to me that my students know that music is for everyone. Regardless of background, learning style, or ability, people can grow and find joy with music in their lives.”