Chinese instrument training classes
in association with Ken Chen Music Centre

Now open for registration!

The CCC has teamed up with music instructor Ken Chen's music school to offer high quality music instruction for Chinese musical instruments. Registration is open to anyone interested in Chinese instruments.

Classes offered:

Erhu / Gaohu
Guzheng / Guqin
Pipa
Zhongruan / Liuqin
Yangqin
Dizi / Xiao (Chinese flutes)
Hulusi
Folk percussion music

Format:

Classes are divided into various levels including beginners' classes and above. In addition to learning the techniques of playing their chosen instrument, students will also be introduced to well-known musical pieces.

Class size:

Large groups — up to 15 students per class
Small groups — up to 4 students per class
Private (individual) lessons

Instructors:

Erhu / Gaohu instructor: Mr Guo-Chen (Ken) Chen,
professional erhu and gaohu player; formerly an associate professor at the Xinghai Conservatory of Music, China
Yangqin instructor: Ping-Xin Xu
Renowned yangqin player; formerly an associate professor at the Chinese Conservatory of Music
Flute instructor: Jia-Zhang Kuang
Renowned dizi and xiao player of the Lingnan school; formerly a senior instrumentalist of the Guangdong Yueju Yuan (Cantonese opera house of Guangdong)
Pipa instructor: Xiao-Yun Miao
Renowned pipa player; formerly an associate professor at the Chinese Conservatory of Music
Liuqin / Zhongruan instructor: Ying Shao
Liuqin and zhongruan player; formerly an instrumentalist in the band “Orchids 18” based in Guangdong, China

Enquiries:

Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto 416-292-9293 x232
Ken Chen 647-408-2278
Ping-Xin Xu 416-838-3478
Jia-Zhang Kuang 647-222-3238

Classes will be held at the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto