About Maggie

Maggie

Music Teacher, Master

Location: Concord, NC

Speaks: English

Instructs: Piano

Education: Bachelor in Musicology with piano emphasis from Wuhan Music Conservatory, Diploma in music with piano and voice concentration from Yichang School of the Arts.

Performance Experience: Cleveland Presbyterian Church, Various performances at student recitals, Private parties.

Teaching Experience: Co&Ko early education music classes 2008-2009, Private piano lessons 2009-, Music&Arts 2018-, Charlotte music festival piano adjudicator 2019.

Teaching Philosphy: I strongly focus on each student’s musical development. While some musicians are clearly focused on their goals, some aren’t clear where their musical journey will take them. No matter where they are on their path, I’m here to support them along the way.

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Get to know Maggie

Hi, my name is Sumei Zhao but you can call me Maggie. I joined Music & Arts in 2018 and teach piano at all levels. I provide customized lesson plans for each of my students as they all gravitate towards certain musical styles.

I use various method books to develop strong fundamentals; which in-turn creates a strong musical foundation on which the student can build. I focus on students' finger technique, sight reading, and ear training. I also incorporate music theory during the piano lessons so students also understand why the music sounds beautiful. As some of my students want to learn to play piano and sing at the same time, I also provide vocal training.

I believe every student has a different learning path and as a teacher, I am constantly learning from my students to develop and expand my teaching methods. Each of my students is on their own individual musical journey and no matter what genre of music they want to pursue in their life, I'm happy to be a part of it.

Maggie teaches at:

Concord Mills

8653 Concord Mills Blvd

Concord, NC 28027

(704) 979-5260