Approach
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Music is an important part of the human experience and can be accessible to those from any background. Whether you want to instill the basics for your child or yourself, a hobbyist looking to improve your playing, or a violinist looking to further advance your skills, Sissi offers her students an opportunity to received guidance from an experienced hand!

“I believe that every student should be approached with an individualized plan best suited to their ability and experience. Certain methods do not always allow a person to progress at their own rate, so it is important to me that the lesson plan is designed specifically for the student.” -Sissi Yuqing Zhang

Sissi’s students have ranged from beginners as young as 3, to college students from Emory University and Georgia Tech.

By taking lessons with Sissi, you will receive:

• Personalized lesson plans

• Demonstration of technique

• Music reading and writing

• Ear Training

• Music theory

• Student recitals and performance opportunities

• Assistance with audition or competition preparation

Experience
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Teaching

Coach, Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra

Jury Member, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Talent Development Program

Private Teacher, since 2015

Education

Bachelor of Music, The Juilliard School in Manhattan, NY

Master of Music, The Juilliard School in Manhattan, NY

Studied Master of Musical Arts, Yale School of Music in New Haven, CT

Orchestra Experience

Section First Violin, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (tenured)

Performed with the Los Angeles Philharmonic for the LA Phil 100 Tour

Section First Violin, New Haven Symphony

Concertmaster Yale Philharmonic and Yale Opera

Associate Concertmaster & Principal Second, Juilliard Orchestra

Concertmaster, Sarasota Music Festival Orchestra

Inquire about a lesson today!