Every famous guqin master you can name has personally taught Alan a piece
🎶 Guqin | Erhu | Xiao | Traditional Calligraphy & Painting | Luthier Craftsmanship
Dreaming of mastering the guqin in the United States but seeking both authentic heritage and crystal-clear instruction without a language barrier? Master Ye might just be your one and only answer.
- Over two decades of deep-rooted expertise, having embarked on a musical pilgrimage at the age of 15, learning directly from revered grandmasters such as Gong Yi, Li Xiangting, Lü Peiyuan, Wu Ziying, etc.
- Conducts lessons seamlessly in Mandarin, Cantonese, and English, ensuring an immersive yet barrier-free learning experience.
- A trusted mentor to a multinational student base, bringing a wealth of cross-cultural teaching acumen, making even absolute beginners feel at ease from the very first note.
- A virtuoso not only in guqin, but also in erhu and xiao, blending multiple traditional instruments into a holistic exploration of the ethereal resonance of the East.
- More than a musician—a luthier! Offering expert guidance in selecting an instrument with exquisite tonal depth and unmatched value.
"Five thousand years of cultural heritage" won’t bring you joy, but music can
- The allure of guqin is not found in ritualistic spectacle but in its unparalleled musical depth.
- STOP preaching concepts of qin morality and qin philosophy; STOP erecting invisible walls that deter newcomers.
- Guqin should be a living, breathing art form meant to be embraced.
- Register a class! Come to flow freely, play freely!
More Soothing Than a Mindful Retreat
"I experimented, allowing my fingers to roam freely across the strings, disregarding melody, unconcerned with producing the perfect tone. I simply listened—to the sound, to its lingering reverberations, to the way it settled into my bones..."