Teaching
Teaching Philosophy
"I approach each student as a unique and promising artist. I help each student set individual goals, then plan and prepare lesson materials tailored for what he or she intends to achieve. I encourage them to work hard, dream big, and enjoy the rewards of learning and performing music."
Proven Success
Lipeng's students have earned many achievements under her guidance. Her students have been awarded scholarships to study in London, New York, Chicago, Indianapolis, and Milwaukee. They have passed ABRSM music exam grades 1-8, earned violin diplomas and degrees, been selected as concertmasters and soloists, and won trophies in violin and piano music competitions in Indiana, Illinois, and internationally.
Teaching Experience
Lipeng is an experienced music educator who has been teaching for over 18 years in China and the USA. She has experience teaching in a diverse range of levels, environments, and organizations:
- Teaches students of all ages; from preschool through college, adulthood, and senior citizens.
- Designed and performed educational concerts and presentations for the Chicago Public Schools as a leader in the MusiCorps String Ensemble with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago.
- Led in the educational outreach program for the Muncie Symphony Orchestra.
- Coached rehearsals and performances for the Chicago Youth Orchestra and Chicago All-City Youth Orchestra.
- Taught undergrad students—including violin performance majors, music education majors, music minors, and chamber music—as teaching assistant at Ball State University.
- Led and coached string sectionals for the BSU Symphony Orchestra.
Learning for All Ages and Experience Levels
- Private Violin Lessons
- Group Violin Lessons
- Piano Lessons
- Chamber Music Coaching
- Orchestra Coaching
- Music Theory
- Audition Preparation
- Competition Preparation
- Recital Preparation
- Lessons for Kindergarten
- Lessons for Grade School
- Lessons for Adults
Performance Opportunities
Lipeng's students have multiple recital opportunities every year. Live performances challenge students to work hard but reward them with a great sense of accomplishment and a boost to their self-esteem.Friends and family members get the chance to be supportive, see their progress, and enjoy the music.
