Huan Li
Teaching Philosophy
I believe that music lives within every individual, waiting to be discovered in a personal and unique way. My role as a teacher is to meet each student where they are, learning their language and guiding them toward both physical connection with the piano and deeper connection with their music inside. Together, we listen, question, and experiment, so students develop their own ways of thinking and expressing through music. My goal is to nurture not only technical and artistic growth, but also the ability to embrace music as a lifelong companion—a source of creativity, reflection, and joy.
Biography
Originally from Guangdong, China, pianist Huan Li relishes in the endless exploration of music, alone and with others. She began piano at age five, making her public debut and winning a regional first prize within six months. Hailed for her “stunning pianism [and] mesmerizing execution [that] lit up the stage” (The Boston Musical Intelligencer), Huan now has been heard in Austria, China, France, Switzerland, and the United States as both soloist and chamber musician. Notable venues include Alice Tully Hall, Jordan Hall, Kneisel Hall, The National Grand Theater of China, and Solitär at Universität Mozarteum in Salzburg. She has been featured on WQXR’s Young Artists Showcase and National Public Radio’s From the Top multiple times, and has performed as soloist with members of the Juilliard Orchestra, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, and Salzburg Chamber Soloists. She is a laureate of a number of competitions, including the 2018 Gina Bachauer Piano Competition at The Juilliard School, and the 1st Zhuhai International Mozart Competition.
Huan holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from The Juilliard School, a Graduate Diploma from the New England Conservatory, and is currently pursuing her Doctor of Musical Arts degree there.
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