Yafei Lin
ProfessionalMembership
Education
Cal State University, Northridge
Master’s Degree in Piano Performance
January 2008 - May 2011
Shih Chien University, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Bachelor’s Degree in Music, Major: Piano Minor: Violin
September 2001 - May 2005
Relevant Coursework
Musicianship, music theory, music history, music research, music appreciation, orchestra, ensemble, piano pedagogy, piano literature, piano accompaniment, vocal technique, vocal jazz, commercial music
Experience
Freelance pianist, performances, competitions, juries, and church, 2011 - present Private instructor, piano and violin, 2003 - 2006, 2011 - present
Piano instructor, Casa Montessori elementary and preschool, Northridge, 2014 - present
Pianist, Taiwanese Hai-Yun choir, 2014 - present
Pianist, Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, 2013 - 2016
Pianist, Woodland Hill Academy Choir, 2011 - 2014
Piano instructor, Neighborhood School Music Inc., Arcadia, 2011 - present
Piano instructor, Monster Music Lesson Studio, Los Angeles, June 2011 - 2012
Part-time staff accompanist, Music Department, CSU Northridge, September 2011 - 2012
Pianist, The Sirens Showcase, Mccadden Place theatre, Los Angeles, July 2010
Intern, group piano class, CSU Northridge, Fall semester 2008
Violinist, TV band of Gala Television, Taipei, R.O.C., 2006
Full-time pianist, Holiday Inn, Taipei, R.O.C., 2004
Chorus conductor and accompanist, Rotary Club of Taipei Longhwa, 2003
Awards and Honors
Etude Music Club Endowment, CSU Northridge, May 2009
Art Council Music Scholarship, CSU Northridge, May 2008
First award scholarship in piano area, Shih Chien University, April 2003
Continuing Education
MTAC convention, Santa Clara, California, July 2017
Summer workshop The Art of Playing Piano led by Evelyne Brancart at Jacobs school
of Music, Indiana University,August 2009
Paris Piano Program led by J.Y. Song, Ecole Normale de Musique, Paris, France, July 2008
Taipei International Summer Broadway Academy, Shih Chien University, Taipei, R.O.C.
July 2004
Taipei International Summer Jazz Academy, Shih Chien University, Taipei, R.O.C., July 2003
Language
English, Mandarin, Taiwanese
Professional Membership
Member of MTAC (Music Teachers’ Association of California)
ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal School of Music)
Qualification
Classically trained, excellent sight-reader, experienced collaborative pianist, more than 15 years performance experience for numerous venues and 10 years teaching experience for all-level students, 100% passing rate for students in Certificate of Merit and ABRSM since 2011, reliable and punctual
Cal State University, Northridge
Master’s Degree in Piano Performance
January 2008 - May 2011
Shih Chien University, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Bachelor’s Degree in Music, Major: Piano Minor: Violin
September 2001 - May 2005
Relevant Coursework
Musicianship, music theory, music history, music research, music appreciation, orchestra, ensemble, piano pedagogy, piano literature, piano accompaniment, vocal technique, vocal jazz, commercial music
Experience
Freelance pianist, performances, competitions, juries, and church, 2011 - present Private instructor, piano and violin, 2003 - 2006, 2011 - present
Piano instructor, Casa Montessori elementary and preschool, Northridge, 2014 - present
Pianist, Taiwanese Hai-Yun choir, 2014 - present
Pianist, Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, 2013 - 2016
Pianist, Woodland Hill Academy Choir, 2011 - 2014
Piano instructor, Neighborhood School Music Inc., Arcadia, 2011 - present
Piano instructor, Monster Music Lesson Studio, Los Angeles, June 2011 - 2012
Part-time staff accompanist, Music Department, CSU Northridge, September 2011 - 2012
Pianist, The Sirens Showcase, Mccadden Place theatre, Los Angeles, July 2010
Intern, group piano class, CSU Northridge, Fall semester 2008
Violinist, TV band of Gala Television, Taipei, R.O.C., 2006
Full-time pianist, Holiday Inn, Taipei, R.O.C., 2004
Chorus conductor and accompanist, Rotary Club of Taipei Longhwa, 2003
Awards and Honors
Etude Music Club Endowment, CSU Northridge, May 2009
Art Council Music Scholarship, CSU Northridge, May 2008
First award scholarship in piano area, Shih Chien University, April 2003
Continuing Education
MTAC convention, Santa Clara, California, July 2017
Summer workshop The Art of Playing Piano led by Evelyne Brancart at Jacobs school
of Music, Indiana University,August 2009
Paris Piano Program led by J.Y. Song, Ecole Normale de Musique, Paris, France, July 2008
Taipei International Summer Broadway Academy, Shih Chien University, Taipei, R.O.C.
July 2004
Taipei International Summer Jazz Academy, Shih Chien University, Taipei, R.O.C., July 2003
Language
English, Mandarin, Taiwanese
Professional Membership
Member of MTAC (Music Teachers’ Association of California)
ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal School of Music)
Qualification
Classically trained, excellent sight-reader, experienced collaborative pianist, more than 15 years performance experience for numerous venues and 10 years teaching experience for all-level students, 100% passing rate for students in Certificate of Merit and ABRSM since 2011, reliable and punctual
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