About
I have played, performed and taught the piano for well over a decade. I have in turn, had the good fortune of encountering a wide variety of clients who taught me the definition of ‘talent’. Whatever the sparkles, large or tiny, which are shining and which are always to be seen and heard. I also had the tremendous fortune of witnessing the joy of music making redefined. I shall bring the knowledge, the memory and the humility of my 19 years tenure of teaching to you, to walk down the path of discovering music and yourself together, of whatever gratification it means to you to sit in front of the piano, whether to soar in competitions or festivals, or to play, and play, and play, for yourself, and your loved ones.
A Pianist, Chamberlist, as well as a dedicated music educator and adjudicator in the Denton/Dallas area since 2000.
As a collaborative artist, Xiaobo worked and performed extensively with the students and faculty members from the UNT Woodwind Division. She traveled nationally and internationally with the UNT Saxophone Professor, Eric Nestler, Michigan saxophone virtuoso, Joe Luloff , the saxophone luminary, the late
Dr. Thomas Liley, and performed works which were world and North America premieres with composers from Sweden and United States in attendance. Internationally, the Nestler-Chen Duo traveled and performed in Thailand, Scotland, China, and France. Xiaobo’ countless chamber music performances with the UNT faculty and students are catalogued at the UNT Library. Her chamber music and solo playing can be found on Youtube at https://youtu.be/ 1T8r53ji_aQ,https:// youtu.be/
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I sometimes offer free trial lessons. The meet-greet is a good way of testing the chemistry between the student and myself, and an oppurnity to get acquainted with the parents, establish a clear path of communication with the parents, offer/disc lesson plans and shot and long term goals.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Performer's Certificate in Piano Performace
Artist's Diploma in Piano Performace
BM in Piano Performance
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
I offer in-home as well as in-person lessons. The former is taught at the students house. The latter is done at my home studio in Denton.
rates vary depending on the location of the lesson.
How did you get started teaching?
I started in 2000 as a graduate at UNT. Throughout the years, I have continued to do so on top of my chamber music performances, accompanying tstudents and faculty members of the Woodwind Division at UNT.
What types of students have you worked with?
Students of all ages and levels