Sam Zhan is currently pursuing a Masters of Music Studies at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, the University of Sydney. He has completed a Bachelor of Music (Piano Performance) at the Sydney Conservatoirum under the tutelage of Daniel Herscovitch. As a classically trained pianist, he has performed extensively as a soloist and chamber musician. During his time at the Sydney Conservatorium, he has participated in masterclasses and worked with renowned international artists and pedagogues such as Helen Krizos, Thomas Hecht, Michael Endres and Ingo Dannhorn.
Sam Zhan is currently pursuing a Masters of Music Studies at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, the University of Sydney. He has completed a Bachelor of Music (Piano Performance) at the Sydney Conservatoirum under the tutelage of Daniel Herscovitch. As a classically trained pianist, he has performed extensively as a soloist and chamber musician. During his time at the Sydney Conservatorium, he has participated in masterclasses and worked with renowned international artists and pedagogues such as Helen Krizos, Thomas Hecht, Michael Endres and Ingo Dannhorn.
Teaching Philosophy
My own teaching philosophy draws on the diverse training I’ve received, gleaning ideas from various schools of piano pedagogy: Russian, German and Hungarian. My approach in teaching is one that encourages a greater awareness of the connection between body movement and the quality of sound, as well as the cultivation of efficient and mindful practice habits. A major focus of my teaching is to motivate my students to develop a sense of self-inquiry to explore their own imaginative potential in music by fostering a strong technical foundation and a greater sense of confidence at the piano.
