About Zechao
Zechao offers a comprehensive approach to music instruction. With a Konzertexamen from the University of Music FRANZ LISZT Weimar, Germany, and accolades including 1st Place in international competitions, his expertise is unmatched. Fluent in English, German, and Mandarin, Zechao fosters expressive musicianship and ear training. He provides in-studio lessons and online instruction via Zoom, ensuring optimal learning experiences. Book an interview now.
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Studying music isn't just about learning playing techniques, it's about learning how to use your instrument to express your inner emotions. It is my responsibility to guide my students in how to express themselves better.
Name: Zechao (Full name will be provided upon registration)
Age: 30's
Gender: male
University of Music FRANZ LISZT Weimar, Germany - Konzertexamen, the highest degree for musical performance in Germany University of Music FRANZ LISZT Weimar, Germany - Master of Music Central Conservatory of Music, China- Bachelor of Music
1st Place, International Competition of Bassoon Ensemble, Strasbourg, France 2nd Place, The 10th Wind Instrument Ensemble Competition, Beijing, China 1st Place, The 1st CCOM Bassoon Solo Competition, Beijing, China Winner of “Mönnig&Adler” Scholarship
2013 Solo Bassoon, Asian Youth Orchestra 2015-2019 Tutti Bassoon, China National Center for the Performing Arts Orchestra, Permanent 2021-2022 Guest Solo Bassoon, China National Opera House Since 2016 Lectorate, Shandong University of Arts, China 2012 1st Place, International Competition of Bassoon Ensemble, Strasbourg, France
English
German
Mandarin
Rates and Studio Policies
Registration Fee: $25.00 (One-time lifetime registration fee may be used by all family members)
Rates for instruction:
30 minute private lesson: $39.00
45 minute private lesson: $49.00
60 minute private lesson: $59.00
Travel charge: additional $15.00 per visit (for lessons in a client's home as opposed to my studio)
1. Cancellation Policy
Lessons not cancelled or rescheduled with at least 24 hours notice are billable to the client and payable to the teacher. This does not of course apply to travel fees unless the notice is effectively given at the door and the teacher has travelled to the location.
2. Cessation (quitting) Policy
A client must provide a 2 lesson notice period to stop lessons. So a weekly student needs to give 2 weeks of notice, a biweekly student works out to 3 weeks notice and a twice weekly student works out to a week of notice.
3. Illness Policy
Lessons cancelled due to illness or extraordinary circumstances with less than 24 hours notice remain billable to the client and payable to the teacher.
BAH teachers are encouraged to offer a make-up lesson at a future date in the interest of client relations and general goodwill. This only makes sense as teaching a student with the flu for example, will ruin the rest of your week's employment.
No more than 2 lessons may be made up due to illness within a 60 day period.
4. Rescheduling Policy
Any lesson can be cancelled or rescheduled with at least 24 hours notice.
Summer Vacation and Extended Absence Policy
Clients may schedule longer absences for trips etc. 24 hours notice is required.
It is normal and typical for students and about 20% of our teachers to schedule a break in the summer. We do not enforce a notice period (see cessation of lessons) at the end of a long summer break.
5. Evaluation Period
There are no free trial lessons with Beethoven at Home but we do offer a 2 lesson evaluation period where it is easy to try out a teacher. There are no free lessons during the evaluation period and clients may choose to discontinue the lessons at any time by providing the required 24 hours notice. After the student's 3rd lesson the required 2 lesson notice period will apply (see cessation of lessons above).
Online lessons
Zechao can provide online instruction. While other platforms are possible BAH strongly recommends the use of the Zoom video conferencing platform as it is optimized for music lessons and audio quality.
Zechao's Studio Location
Zechao offers lessons from his studio. Please note that map locations are based on the postal code of the teachers studio. address will be released to you if needed.