Music has been part of my life since I was six, when the piano first became a place of calm and discovery. From Schubert's Impromptu No. 4, Op. 90 to the Chinese classic Liangzhu, I've found meaning in both the elegance of Western composition and the emotion of traditional Chinese storytelling. I have performed in numerous school music programs and community concerts, and I enjoy tutoring younger students, helping them build a strong foundation and love for piano. As a member of The Hartford Music Teachers Alliance, I continue to grow as a pianist and performer, recently earning first place and a gold medal in the HMTA Rising Pianists Competition with the highest score in the high school division.
Music
Farmington Music Students Association
What began as a personal passion soon grew into something larger. I founded the Farmington Music Students Association to share the joy of music beyond the stage. Our group grew quickly, bringing live performances to schools, hospitals, and retirement homes. Each concert reminds me that music can heal, connect, and bring light to those who need it most.
Impact: 60+ members, 400+ residents with disabilities reached
Scholars in Sound
Curiosity led me to explore the harmony between music and science. Through Scholars in Sound, I examine the therapeutic power of music and how technology can amplify its reach. Our team publishes student-written articles, curates performance videos in collaboration with artists from Vancouver, China, Australia, Spain, and Korea, and develops AI-generated compositions and playlists crafted to comfort and inspire.
We also interview seniors about how music has shaped their lives, gathering stories of memory, emotion, and connection that guide our creative process. This expanding interdisciplinary library serves as a source of solace for patients while uniting art, technology, and healing. Our student-coded AI further empowers elders to engage with the digital world through the universal language of music.