Introduction: Dr. Weiwei Zhai offers in-home piano lessons in New York City, as well as online classes. She has been teaching private lessons to students ranging from ages 5 to 80 for the past 15 years. She has taught at Bloomingdale School of Music group classes such as “Keyboard for Children” and “Piano Discovery”, as well as teaching private piano to both adults and children. Weiwei has also taught “Keyboard Techniques” and “Secondary Piano” at the collegiate level at Manhattan School of Music. She has taught Manhattan School of Music Summer program sponsored by ASCAP and the New York City Council. Ms. Zhai specializes in teaching children starting at five-years old, and has successfully prepared students for auditions and exams such as Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) and Royal Conservatory of Music Exams (RCM).
Ms. Zhai has performed throughout Asia, North America, and Europe as a soloist and chamber musician, playing concerts at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, Merkin Hall, Harvard Club of New York City, National Opera Center, Trinity Church Wall Street, Yamaha Artist Services, and Beijing National Library Performing Arts Center. As first prize winner of the Concerto Competition at Manhattan School of Music, she performed the Scriabin Piano Concerto with conductor Philippe Entremont. In addition, she has also performed with celebrated conductor Christian Vásquez in Italy. Weiwei has won top prizes in the Kazakhstan International Piano Competition and the Five Towns Young Musicians Competition in New York.
Dr. Zhai graduated from the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing. She received the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Manhattan School of Music. She is a member of the Music Teachers National Association and Piano Teachers' Congress of New York. Dr. Zhai is in partnership with Steinway & Sons as an educator.
Teaching Philosophy:
I create a supportive, nurturing environment for my students to explore, enjoy and create music together. I also pass on techniques to help them practice at home. Whether working with beginners or advanced players, I offer a fun, imaginative yet systematic approach to help students achieve their musical goals. By cultivating students’ musicianship and collaborative skills, I provide a solid foundation for the development of their appreciation for music performance. With care, patience, and respect, I offer my students an engaging and supportive learning experience and atmosphere.
