Extraordinary - The Path to Success of a Piano Student

Author: Shao Chunyan
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: Gu Wenlei's journey of learning the violin was filled with hardships. Her father had once broken four bones in a car accident and had to support the family alone to ensure his daughter's education. Her mother went even further by quitting her job to accompany Gu Wenlei to the Central Conservatory of Music to study under Professor Lin Yaoji. In a humble rented room, Gu Wenlei achieved extraordinary efforts and won the young division of the National Youth Violin Competition at the age of twelve. The following year, she won second place in the junior division of the Menuhin International Violin Competition. In 2006, Gu Wenlei received a doctorate in music from Indiana University. At the same time, after passing a rigorous entrance examination, she stood out among numerous outstanding candidates and was appointed as a professor at the renowned Lawrence Conservatory of Music in the United States. This is a book compiled from letters written by the mother. In this book, readers can experience the touching story of the outstanding girl Gu Wenlei's unwavering dedication and courage in climbing the peak of violin art, as well as the hardships her parents endured in accompanying her. They can also learn the exquisite teaching methods of Professor Lin Yaoji from the Central Conservatory of Music. This book is an inspiring and enlightening teaching guide for students aspiring to dedicate themselves to the arts and parents full of high hopes. Gu Wenlei's arduous journey as a thirteen-year-old violin student is deeply moving; the essence of Professor Lin Yaoji's violin teaching is brilliant! This book is compiled by Gu Wenlei's mother, capturing the vivid scenes and wonderful process of her lessons with her mentor, Professor Lin Yaoji, in 78 short stories. In this book, readers can experience the touching story of the outstanding girl Gu Wenlei's unwavering dedication and courage in climbing the peak of violin art, as well as the hardships her parents endured in accompanying her. They can also learn the exquisite teaching methods of Professor Lin Yaoji from the Central Conservatory of Music. This book is an inspiring and enlightening teaching guide for students aspiring to dedicate themselves to the arts and parents full of high hopes.