Extraordinary: The Journey of a Piano Student's Success

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 even gave up 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 first prize in the junior division of the National Youth Violin Competition at the age of twelve. The following year, she won the second prize in the junior division of the Menuhin International Violin Competition. In 2006, Gu Wenlei received a Ph.D. 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 her mother. In this book, readers can experience the touching story of an outstanding girl, Gu Wenlei, who is determined and brave in climbing the peak of violin art, as well as the hardships her parents endured in accompanying her. They can also appreciate the brilliant teaching methods of Professor Lin Yaoji from the Central Conservatory of Music. This book is an inspiring and enlightening teaching guide for students dedicated to the arts and parents full of high expectations. 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 exquisite and unparalleled! 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 stories. In this book, readers can experience the touching story of an outstanding girl, Gu Wenlei, who is determined and brave in climbing the peak of violin art, as well as the hardships her parents endured in accompanying her. They can also appreciate the brilliant teaching methods of Professor Lin Yaoji from the Central Conservatory of Music. This book is an inspiring and enlightening teaching guide for students dedicated to the arts and parents full of high expectations.