Latest Past Events

2025 USIMC Benefit Concert

First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, CA 625 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto

The prestigious United States International Music Competition (USIMC) will be held in San Jose on August 16–17. The highlight of this year’s competition is the highly anticipated solo recital “From Winners to Masters” by internationally acclaimed young violinist Kevin Zhu, taking place on the evening of August 30. Kevin Zhu has won first prizes at […]

練琴的藝術

Joyful Melody Music School

Speaker: Fanya Lin Described as a “striking interpreter” who gives a “committed and heartfelt performance” by Musical America and The New York Times, pianist Fanya Lin has entranced audiences worldwide with her charismatic and fiery performances. Lin’s “mesmerizing performance” of Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini in UK was depicted as “a tornado had […]

Eight Essential Techniques that Help Students Build a Solid Foundation for the Future

Joyful Melody Music School

Speaker: Ya-Liang Chang Joyful Melody Music School   Ya Liang Chang, D.M.A./NCTM, is an active pedagogue, adjudicator, and concert pianist. Dr. Chang has received invitations from and presented pedagogical sessions and lecture-recitals at both national and international conferences that include various Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) State Conferences, University Pedagogy Symposiums, Music Teachers' Association of  California […]