~Pianists in Marjorie Lee Piano Studio~
THAI NGUYEN |
Hi! I am Thai Nguyen and I am a homeschooled 10th grader. I have been studying with Dr. Lee since 2016 and have enjoyed it very much. Aside from playing piano, I enjoy fishing, playing basketball, and boating. I was the 2024 second-place winner of FMMC Scholarship Competition. The first-place winner of Maryland State Music Teachers E.R. Davis Competition for grades 9 & 10.
Hello everyone! My name is Ellie Jiang and I’m a rising sixth grader at Westbriar Elementary School. I’ve been in the studio for 5 years, and I love being a part of our studio! I’ve been able to see myself grow so much from the moment I started playing piano! I’ve played so many unique and different songs and I have met so many talented pianists in competitions and in our studio especially. One of the achievements I am most proud of is winning 1st place in the Robert Spencer concerto competition. Some of my favorite composers include Liszt, Beethoven, and Bach. Besides piano, I like to read, draw, and play tennis. A favorite book of mine is Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano.
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ELLIE JIANG |
ZACK LAM
Zack Lam is a sophomore at the IB Magnet Program of Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville, MD. He has studied with Marjorie Lee for 4 years, and his most recent accomplishment has been winning the Virginia State MTNA Senior Piano Competition. Zack’s favorite composers include Ravel and Bartok, and recently he has also picked up an interest in Jazz. Outside of piano, Zack is passionate about history, economics, debate, and cooking.
EMMA HOU
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Hi, my name is Emma. I am currently a fifth grader at Wayside Elementary School located in Potomac, MD. I started to learn piano when I was five, and have been learning piano in Dr. Lee’s piano studio since 2020. I received winner awards from multiple piano competitions including Washington Music Teachers Association Specialty Competition Music of Germany, International Elite Music competition, Hartman piano competition, and Charleston International Music Competition 19th century music competition. I am co-leading a non-profit group named the Music and Love group and play piano and cello for senior communities every week. I am also playing cello in MCYO Chamber Strings. I love playing tennis, skiing and reading.
HIROKI MATSUI
Hiroki Matsui is a 10th grader at Battlefield High School. He has studied for the past 5 years under Dr. Marjorie Lee. He has won 1st place for the 2024 NVMTA Spencer Concerto Competition, 2022 MSMTA Gertrude Brown S. Memorial Piano Concerto Competition Senior Division, and the 2021 Elite International Competition. He also enjoys playing the oboe, and he is a member of the American Youth Philharmonic Orchestra. He studies under Professor Key. In his free time, he enjoys playing with his dogs.
RYAN QIN |
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Hi, my name is Ryan Qin and I am 10 years old. I started playing piano when I was 5 and I have been playing piano for 4 and a half years. I like playing the piano because I have learned how to focus by concentrating during my practice sessions. This year I got 1st place in AAMS and third in Spencer Concerto. Outside of piano, I also like to read, do Kung fu, and play Go. |
CHARLIE ZHAO |
My name is Charlie Zhao and I am an 8th grader at Hallie Wells Middle School. I have studied piano with Dr. Lee since I was five years old. I have learned many aspects of music technique and expression through her lessons. I enjoy listening to classical, romantic, and impressionist composers such as Chopin, Tchaikovsky, and Rachmaninoff. Besides piano, I enjoy various hobbies such as martial arts, basketball, soccer, table tennis, violin, math, and STEM.
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ELLIE ZHAOHi everyone, my name is Ellie Zhao. I'm 8 years old and I'm a second grader at Stenwood Elementary School. This is my 4th year learning piano with Dr. Lee. This year I’m learning to play my pieces more sophisticatedly to get a beautiful tone. Besides playing piano, I enjoy reading my favorite books like Wings of Fire, swimming and playing soccer with my friends.
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Hello, my name is Nora Ma. I am a 5th grader at Cold Spring Elementary School. I have been learning piano with Mrs. Lee since the fall of 2021. I feel very fortunate to become one of Dr. Lee’s students. I enjoy my piano lessons with Dr. Lee; they are very interesting and filled with details. I love all the studio events and I really enjoy the competitions! I have a wide range of interest in piano music styles and I like all kinds of piano pieces. But out of all the composers, I like Bach and Liszt best for their unique style of stringing together many different melody lines. I also like Karate, skiing, swimming, basketball, drawing, writing, and playing board games.
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VALENTINA SONG-YE
Hi! I'm Valentina, a third grader at Westbriar elementary school who has been learning in the Lee studio for almost 4 years now. In those four years, I went from playing basic three-note pieces to playing 5-page sonatinas, all thanks to the teachings of Dr. Lee. My favorite piece so far is movement 3 of Kuhlau's Op. 88, No. 3 sonata, which I have been working for about two months. Other than piano, I also like drawing, building, reading, and playing table tennis with my amazing older sister, Angelina. I can't wait to learn more and improve my piano skills this year!
CLAIRE SUN 🎶
Hello! Claire Sun, a vibrant 7-year-old and second grader at Chesterbrook Elementary School. My musical journey began at the age of 4, and I proudly joined Dr. Lee's studio a year ago, nurturing my growing passion for piano. My interests extend beyond the piano keys! From expressing creativity through singing and painting to embracing the outdoors with soccer, tennis, and golf, I'm always on the move. Additionally, I have a fondness for swimming and ice skating in my leisure time. My curiosity extends to academics as well, with reading and science being my favorite subject. School is not just about learning for me; it's also about fun times with friends and exploring new ideas. At the heart of my world is my loving family. My parents' unconditional love and unwavering support are the pillars of my confidence and happiness. My little brother is an eager audience to my musical performances. His gleeful declaration that my music is "the best he's ever heard" always fills me with pride and joy! |
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ANGELINA Song-Ye & Song-Ye Sisters ✨
Hello! I'm Angelina, a 6th grader at Westbriar Elementary, going to Kilmer next year! I've been in Dr. Lee's studio for almost seven years now, and I've learned so much in those years. I've learned a lot from Dr. Lee and my fellow pianists. I've met a lot of friends in the studio as well. This year I am working on achieving good tone and expressiveness. Dr. Lee is an amazing teacher, and has helped me so much during my piano studies, patiently guiding me in the right direction. My favorite piece so far is Petrarch Sonnet 123 by Liszt. Aside from piano, I also take art, violin, and lots of math classes. In my free time, I like to read, write, draw, walk in aimless circles, and exist with my very infuriating younger sister. I can't wait to keep learning this year!
Gregory Peng
SOPHIE PARSONS |
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Sarah Parsons |
Sophie is six years old and is in the first grade. This is her first year studying piano with Dr. Lee, after having spent most of her life in Germany. She is fluent in German and likes books, building with bricks that she finds, playing in the snow, and playing German games.
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Sarah is nine years old and is in the third grade. This is her first year studying piano with Dr. Lee after having lived in Germany for the past five years. She loves animals, playing Risk, reading books in English and German, drawing, playing the cello, and playing tennis.
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Maya Kansal
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Maya and Lilian (Lily) Kansal |
BOWEN WU
Bio: Hi, my name is Bowen Wu and I’m in fifth grade at Haycock Elementary School. I started piano study with Dr. Lee in January 2022 and I am learning to appreciate the many shapes and colors of music every day. I once read that music is a gift, and I like to share this gift with myfamily and friends. Besides piano, I also like drawing, folding origami, swimming, biking, playing basketball and Chinese kung fu.
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BOYA WU
NORA MAHello, my name is Nora Ma. I am a 5th grader at Cold Spring Elementary School. I have been learning piano with Mrs. Lee since the fall of 2021. I feel very fortunate to become one of Dr. Lee’s students. I enjoy my piano lessons with Dr. Lee; they are very interesting and filled with details. I love all the studio events and I really enjoy the competitions! I have a wide range of interest in piano music styles and I like all kinds of piano pieces. But out of all the composers, I like Bach and Liszt best for their unique style of stringing together many different melody lines. I also like Karate, skiing, swimming, basketball, drawing, writing, and playing board games. |
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SOPHIA ELSTON
I am a rising 4th grader at Colvin Run Elementary. The three things I love most about piano are getting to play new songs, doing the dynamics, and playing at recitals.
I find memorizing songs the most challenging thing about piano. In my spare time I like to read books, draw, and do math. I also love playing with my twin sister Avery and my little sister Amelia.
Jenny Wang
Annabelle Yun |
Hi, my name is Annabelle Yun. I am five years old and a kindergarten student at Academy of Christian Education School. I started my piano lessons with Dr. Lee in August 2023. I enjoy playing piano as well as swimming, playing Lego and drawing. Playing piano is not always easy and fun but I feel so excited and proud of myself once I could play the songs by learning from Dr.lee and practicing.
Samantha Ren
Hi, my name is Samantha Ren and I am an 8th grader at Kingsview Middle School. I have been studying piano with Dr. Lee for 5 years, and over the years. Dr. Lee has also helped me become more organized in all areas of my life. My favorite composer is Debussy and I enjoy playing music from the impressionist period. In my free time, I like to read, swim, draw, and play with my dog (Faith) and cats (Luke and Leia). My favorite books are the Hunger Games series and the Divergent series.
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Hello, everyone; my name is Grayson Bonanti. I will turn 9 years old soon and am currently finishing third grade. While I have only been studying piano for a year, I am thoroughly enjoying learning piano with Dr. Lee. While the work is challenging, Dr. Lee is an excellent teacher and makes our lessons engaging and fun! Through my performances at the last few recitals, I discovered that I enjoy performing and cannot wait for our next recital. I also love to sing and enjoy many music genres. In addition to my musical interests, I participate in several sports. I recently earned my blue belt in Taekwondo, and I participate in figure skating, ice hockey, speed skating and; most recently, I joined a junior golf academy where I am beginning to participate in tournaments. When I am home and relaxing, I build Lego sets and play video games. My favorite books are Harry Potter and The Wings of Fire!