~CURRENT STUDENTS~
Hello! I'm Sophia; I'm entering my sophomore year at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology and studied piano with Dr. Lee for seven years. I've recently joined a piano trio, which I enjoy playing with even though it is vastly different from the solo music I typically play. When not busy beside the piano or cramming for a test, you will probably find me writing about sufficiently immortal aliens, reading, or messing around with math equations.
EMMA HOU
Hi, my name is Emma. I am a rising 4th grader and entering the GT program at Cold Spring Elementary school, Maryland. I started learning piano at five and have been studying in Lee studio for two years. I started to become a fan of classical music when I found I was not struggling with sight reading and counting beats. I simply feel the way to translate music notes to music fascinating. I learn a lot from Dr. Lee on how to touch keys, add colors, express feelings and most important enjoy music. I learned and played quite a few Sonata by Kahlua, but I like nocturne by Chopin the most. The first and the only piece of Chopin I played so far is Nocturne in C sharp minor. It is so touching that I could play it all day long. Hope I could master more music by Chopin when I grow bigger. I am learning cello as my second music instrument. Thanks to piano, I find to learn cello is not that difficult as I felt with piano at the beginning. In addition to music, I like ski and swim though I am very slow swimmer. I am learning tennis and start to play in tennis tournament this spring.
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ELLIE ZHAO
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Hi everyone, my name is Ellie Zhao. I'm 6 years old and I'm a rising first grader at Stenwood Elementary School. I have been studying piano with Dr. Lee since July 2020. I have played pieces from many composers, and I'd like to try all kinds of music. I enjoy performing and have won several awards this year, like third place in WMTA Hungarian Music Piano Competition and another third place in WMTA Hartman Awards.
Besides playing piano, I love drawing and making art projects. I enjoy reading very much, and my favorite books are Harry Potter and Dragon Masters. I'm taking basketball class now and I'm looking forward to exploring more in the sports camp this summer! |
ELLIE JIANG
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My name is Ellie Jiang and I am 8 years old. I am a 3rd grader at Westbriar Elementary in Vienna, Virginia. I started playing piano around the age of five and enjoyed Dr. Lee as my piano mentor these past few years. This year I have earned a second place for the WMTA Hungarian Music Piano Competition and another second place for the Modern Music Event. Playing piano, playing chess, swimming and drawing are my best hobbies. I learn different art projects at USArts in Chantilly. I used to go in-person, but now I just go to Zoom when I have classes. When I’m not doing anything, I like to read. My favorite book is ‘A Wish in The Dark’ by Christina Soontornvat.
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ZACK LAM |
I love music because of its communicative and emotional quality, and I pursue piano for this very purpose. Some of my favorite composers include Scriabin, Ligeti, Bach, Beethoven, Szymanowski, and the “Impressionists”. Besides Classical Music, I enjoy Jazz (Bill Evans, Mccoy Tyner), Jazz Fusion (Jacob Collier), Psychedelic Soul (Black Pumas), and some Alternative R&B. The Lee Studio has given me a lot since I joined, namely improving my piano skills and making new friends. Outside of piano, I enjoy Public Forum debate, golf, cooking, and reading (mostly poetry and history). I also like traveling; it’s interesting to experience different cultures.
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HIROKI MATSUI
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I’m in 8th grade at Ronald Reagan middle school. My favorite subject in school is science. I have been taking piano lessons with Dr. Lee for 3 years. My favorite composer is Beethoven because I’m able to express different types of feelings in his pieces. I’ve received first place for the Elite International Competition and the Great Composer Chopin Competition. Also, I take oboe lessons with Stephen Key. During my free time, I like to bike with my friends or play on my computer.
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ZACHARY QIN |
Hi everyone! My name is Zachary, I’m 12 years old and a rising 7th grader at Kilmer Middle School. I’ve been studying piano with Dr. Lee since the spring of 2018. Dr. Lee has been an excellent piano teacher; I've learned how to become a better pianist, but also how to be a better person. I am so glad to be attending live competitions and recitals, after a year of recording. This past year I’ve won honorable mention in the WMTA Hungarian Competition and the NVMTA Achievement Awards- and recently I won first place in the WMTA Hartman Awards. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, biking, swimming, and playing with my two cats. I’m looking forward to another amazing year in the Lee Studio!
YULANIA WANG |
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I am an eighth-grade student at Roberto Clemente Middle School Magnet Program in Mathematics, Science, and Computer Science in Germantown, Maryland. I have been taking piano lessons with Dr. Marjorie Lee since the summer of 2015. In February of 2020, I was selected as a first-place winner at the Elite Music Competition and performed at the Winner’s Recital in Carnegie Hall in New York. In addition to piano, I have been taking clarinet lessons with Mr. Kenneth Lee since 2018. I also love reading, writing, and swimming. I have also taken interest in art and skiing. I look forward to learning more with Dr. Lee!
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Hi! My name is Ryan and I am a rising 3rd grader at Louise Archer Elementary School. I have been learning piano with Dr. Lee since I was 5 and I feel very lucky to be in her studio because I think if it was any other teacher, I wouldn’t learn this fast or good. I also like to listen to Chopin nocturnes. I have gotten into honors in the Sonata Festival twice. Outside of piano, I also like to read, do Tae Kwon Do, and bike. In my free time, I like to watch TV, or play on my iPad. Hi! My name is Ryan and I am a rising 3rd grader at Louise Archer Elementary School. I have been learning piano with Dr. Lee since I was 5 and I feel very lucky to be in her studio because I think if it was any other teacher, I wouldn’t learn this fast or good. I also like to listen to Chopin nocturnes. I have gotten into honors in the Sonata Festival twice. Outside of piano, I also like to read, do Tae Kwon Do, and bike. In my free time, I like to watch TV, or play on my iPad. |
RYAN QIN
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SAMANTHA REN
Hi, my name is Samantha Ren and I am a 7th grader at Kingsview Middle School. I have been studying piano with Dr. Lee for 4 years. Over the years, I have learned a lot from Dr. Lee, such as using my ears to listen to my playing. Dr. Lee has also helped me become more organized, which has also benefited me a great deal in every aspect of my life. 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 Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Heroes of Olympus, Trials of Apollo, HUnger Games, and Wings of Fire. I am looking forward to another year with Dr. Lee.
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ELLIE NGUYEN 🎹
My name is Ellie Nguyen, and I am a rising 8th grader at Kilmer Middle School! Ever since the COVID-19 Pandemic, everything has been virtual, and I have never been happier to be back in-person this year. I’ve been doing many extra-curriculars such as; yearbook committee, SCA, swimming, as well as being in my school musical, Matilda Jr! In my free time I also enjoy photography, boba outings, blasting music, spending time with my friends, and reading about astrology :)
I'm performing the Chopin Nocturne Op. 9 No. 2: one of the most famous pieces in history. I’m sure you have heard this Nocturne a billion times before. Chopin composed many of his works in honor of his beloved students! This was one of three Chopin Nocturnes that he wrote dedicated to Marie Pleyel, a skilled French, and female pianist that studied under Chopin. I was inspired (but mostly persuaded) to learn this piece by my parents. This is one of their favorites, as they also played this when they were younger! |
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Ian Ji
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I am a first grader at The Primary Day School. This is my second year learning piano with Dr.Lee. I enjoy learning piano with Dr.Lee because I learn so much every lesson. In my free time, I enjoy building legos, going on bike rides, and playing with my dogs. I am looking forward to a great year with Dr.Lee!
( RON RONEN) WANG |
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Angelina Song-Ye
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Hi everyone! My name is Angelina. I am 9 years old and a 4th grader (rising 5th grader!) at Westbriar Elementary School. I like to play the piano and have been studying with Dr. Lee for 5 years. I really enjoy playing the piano and going to competitions, because I can always learn something new. I have a younger sister named Valentina, who is always looking up to me for help, and she plays piano too! My favorite composers are Chopin and Beethoven. My favorite piece that I am currently playing is Pensée Fugitive by Moszkowski, because it sounds really pretty and expressive. I think Dr. Lee is a great teacher. I feel like I am always learning and improving with her.
Other than piano, I also play violin. My years of studying piano with Dr. Lee have really paid off with violin. It’s a lot easier than starting from scratch! Recently, I participated in my first violin competition with Valentina as my accompanist. I also enjoy art, where I work on interesting projects at US Arts; dance, where I meet new friends and do the splits; math, where I love to solve difficult problems; and golf, which I was introduced to by my friends. I also really love to read. I particularly enjoy science fiction, and my favorite science fiction book is Dune. But on top of all these hobbies is piano. I love piano a lot, and I can’t wait for the next year of learning and fun! |
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Valentina Song-Ye
When I was little, when my sister Angelina was playing piano, I always liked to listen to her playing because it was so beautiful. I so much wanted to do just that too! So I waited and waited and once I turned five, I asked my parents to sign me up to study piano at the Lee studio where my sister also studied. Hello everyone! My name is Valentina. I am a rising 2nd grader at Westbriar Elementery School. I have been learning with Dr. Lee for two years. I think Dr. Lee is a great teacher! I went from simple keys to winning competitions with big Clementi Sonatinas! I enjoy going to competitions and recitals because I can always learn something from them! Some piano competitions that I have attended include Sonata Festival, Hungarian, IYAPC, and more! I recently played as an accompanist for my sister for her very first violin competition. We love playing music together! Besides piano, I also enjoy drawing, dance, math, Chinese, reading, and golf. |
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The Song-Ye Sisters🎹 |
Alexander Li |
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Hi, my name is Alexander Li. I am a rising third grader at Haycock Elementary School. I started my piano lessons with Dr. Lee in March 2022. In addition to playing the piano, I like to play with Lego and all kinds of sports. I also help my dad with a lot of gardening work such as trimming the branches, lawn mowing and planting flowers. I lived in China and Malaysia for 7 years before I moved to the states with my family. In 2021, I was awarded silver prize for the EuroAisa Piano competition. Before Dr. Lee, I had "many" piano teachers. Dr. Lee is definitely one of the best. I love how she keeps a high bar for all her students. I know I am not there yet and I will work hard to make her smile more and take pride in me.
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Hi, my name is Evan. I am a kindergarteners at Wayside Elementary school, Maryland. I have been seeing my older sister Emma learning and playing piano since I was a little boy. When I turned five, I started to learn piano with Dr. Lee as well. I feel piano is hard but I never give up. It is exciting when I could play a song on stage in recital after weeks of learning and practicing. I have a pet cat named Peach. She likes to lay beside the piano or on my mom’s legs when we are playing piano. She is a piano cat! In addition to learn music, I am playing soccer in Aspen Hill soccer team and learning swimming and tennis. I like reading books. Who Would Win, Magic Tree House, Wimpy Kids and Beast Academy comic books are my favorites.
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Hi, my name is Nora Sun, an almost-5th-grader in Churchill Road Elementary School. I've been learning with Dr. Lee for almost 4 years! My favorite part about piano is all the musical pieces, like Knecht Ruprecht, a piece that I am playing right now (when I wrote this). I also like great composers, like Beetoven. He's my favorite. Besides piano, I like reading, crafting, playing with my friends and family, going on vacation, and much more. I love my family, my friends, my books, and my bedroom. My sister's name is Eva Huang, and she is also in this studio. Other people describe me as kind, brave, creative, and a little bit messy. I'm really looking forward to next year!
SISTERS!! Nora Sun & Eva Sun Huang
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EVA SUN HUANGMy name is Eva Sun Huang. I am a first grader and just turned 7. When I grow up, I want to be a stitch artist or jazz piano composer. I like Dr. Lee because I like the pieces she gives me. My favorite piece is ‘The Clown’ because it is very joyful, funny, and very fast. Dr. Lee has been teaching me for about two years. This year I am joining a competition called IYAPC. It is the first time I got into the final round! Besides playing piano, I like playing with my sister, monkeybarring, and crafting. My favorite color is magenta. My favorite animals are penguins and cats. I also like skiing, skating, dancing, and ziplining. In addition, I love to eat sweets.
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THAI NGUYEN
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Hi! My name is Thai and I am a rising 6th grader. I Besides playing piano, I like reading, riding my bike, drawing comics, playing Legos and board games.
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SANDY CHOU
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My name is Sandy Chou and I’ve been studying piano with Dr. Lee about 1 year mark and will be a rising 4th grader. I learned a lot from not only playing music in this year, but also from doing assignments on theory and other activities. I also completed the theory test first time! I had most recital experiences in one and I learned a lot not only from myself playing but from other students in the studio while listening them play piano. The things I loved being with Dr. Lee is learning things correctly even needed to overcome challenges. Beside playing piano, I have lots of activities to do, playing one of my favorite pieces, Für Elise, learning lacrosse and swimming to prepare to join the swim team. I also like playing video games, playing math games and board games with my family. Last but not least, taking good care of my dog.
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KELLY JI
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Hi everyone! My name is Kelly Ji and I am a sixth grader at Holton-Arms. I have been studying piano with Dr.Lee for about three years now. In the past three years that I have been learning piano with Dr.Lee, not only have I become a better pianist, I have also learned so much more. Aside from piano, I swim competitively. Some of my hobbies are drawing, play with my dogs, reading, and talking to friends. Looking forward for a great year of 2022 with Dr.Lee! |
BOWEN WU
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CADEN WANG |
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Caden Wang is currently a fourth-grade student at Fox Chapel Elementary School Center for Enriched Studies (CES) program in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Caden has been taking piano lessons with Dr. Marjorie Lee since the summer of 2015. He has participated and received superior ratings in several piano festivals, including North Virginia Music Teacher Association (NVMTA) Fall Festivals, Bach Festivals, and Sonata Festivals. He was a second-place winner in NVMTA Concerto Festival, a third place winner in the Great Composer Competition – Kabalevsky, and received Honorable Mentions in Maryland State Music Teacher Association (MSMTA) Piano Solo Festival, International Young Artist Piano Competition (IYAPC), and Asian American Music Society (AAMS) Peewee Division in recent years. He performed at the US Department of State and National Institutes of Health special musical events. In February of 2020, he was selected as a first-place winner at the Elite Music Competition and performed at the Winner’s Recital in Carnegie Hall in New York. Besides piano, Caden is taking trumpet lessons with Mr. Daniel Lee. He is working on earning a black belt in karate this academic year. Caden also loves reading, robot building, coding, tennis, and swimming.
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Hi! My name is Claire Peng and I am a rising seventh grader at Kilmer Middle School. I am eleven years old and I have studied with Dr. Lee since June 2017. I really look forward to my weekly piano lessons because they are challenging and I like Dr. Lee's sense of humor. I also enjoy petting her pets, Callie and Leo. Besides playing piano, I enjoy drawing, reading, and hanging out with my friends.
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GREGORY PENG
Hi, my name is Gregory Peng. I am nine years old and will be a fourth grader at Wolftrap Elementary School this fall. I started my piano lessons with Dr. Lee in March 2018. I enjoy playing piano as well as reading and playing soccer. I also like to pester my sister whenever I can!!!!
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