New York NY, 10031
Instruments:Piano, Theory
Styles:Classical
Levels:Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Experience:15 years
Rate:$100 / hr
Personal Statement
Welcome to visit the studio of Dr. Wu!
Piano playing is an ability after both physical and intellectual efforts. It is hard work but enjoyable, challenging but rewarding. Piano study is a commitment for both the student and the teacher. I enjoy working with my students of all ages. No matter you are a 7-years old beginner, or a music lover longing to play, or an ambitious young pianist, I would love to share with you my experience in music!
Xiaofeng Wu, DMA
SAMPLE VIDEOS (links) OF DR. WU’s STUDENTs
Bach: Sinfonia no. 7 e minor
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pkwWkZwYkQ
Dvorak new world Symphony
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fe9h04UL8_E
Sounds from the Gumdrop Factory & Shave and a Haircut) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsz20aiatLQ
Chaminade: Scarf Dance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TjTNaigcCc
Beethoven 6 variations
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAH-xmvRGdg
Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata mvt.III http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOv4U0B0VkU
SELECTIVE AWARDS & HONORS of DR. WU
Gold Prize, NTDTV International Chinese Piano Competition, New York City, 2009
Gold Prize, X Concurso Internacional de Piano Fundación Guerrero, Madrid, 2006
1st Prize, the 82nd Society of American Musicians Piano Competition, Chicago, 2007
1st Prize, Michigan Society of Musical Arts Piano Competition, Ann Arbor, 2006
1st Prize, University of Michigan Concerto Competition 2005-2006
Winner, Mu Phi Epsilon International Foundation “Mabel Henderson Grant”, 2007
Winner, Mu Phi Epsilon Gamma Chapter Annual Award, 2007
NOTABLE TEACHING ACHIEVEMENTS of DR. WU
1st prize, Ypsilanti Orchestra Concerto Competition, 2008 (age 15,Brahms concerto in B flat major)
1st prize, Central Michigan University Soloist Competition, 2007 (age 16, Grieg concerto in A minor)
1st prize, the Annual Piano Certificate Test, Jiangsu Province, 2002 (age 8)
Admittance to Manhattan School of Music Graduate School, New York (piano accompanying major)
Semifinalist, New Orleans International Young Artist Piano Competition (2009), age 16
2nd prize, International Smetana Piano Competition, Czech, 2008 (advanced category, age 15)
3rd prize, MMTA piano concerto competition, Lansing, 2008 (age 17, Rachmaninoff concerto no. 2)
Admittance to Eastman School of Music, piano primary, 2005 Admittance to University of Michigan, School of Music, 2008
Admittance to Ball State University, School of Music, 2008 Admittance to Shanghai Conservatory, advanced piano diploma, 2002
Admittance to Shanghai Conservatory, Music Ed. Piano Primary 2001
For further information, performing videos, activities of Dr. Wu, please refer to his official website at www.wuxiaofeng.com
Video
Dr. Wu plays Chopin Ballade No. 1 (live)
Dr. Wu plays Prokofiev Etude op. 2 no. 1 (live)
Dr. Wu plays Schumann Traumerei (live)
Moonlight Sonata by Mr.Pang, student of Dr. Wu
Bach Sinfornia by Mr.Kitahara, student of Dr. Wu
Chaminade ‘Scarf Dance’ by Mr. Kitahara, student of Dr. Wu
Beethoven 6 variations by Mr. Kitahara, student of Dr. Wu