​Hallie Wang Piano Studio : finding inspirations
Mozart - Adagio for Violin and Piano in E Major
Performed at Smith Hall, Irvine CA in May 2012.
Born in Kaousiung, Taiwan. I started taking piano lesson at the age of 3. My mother says that I would drop my backpack and run to the piano after getting home from school.
With the completion of 7th grade, I moved to the States. I am fluent in speaking, writing, and listening in Mandarin and have both cultural backgrounds from the West and the East.
Other than music and teaching, I love food and animals. During my free time, I like to cook, read, decorate and travel.
People say that I am easy going, gentle, love to smile, creative and organized. They feel comfortable being around me.
One of my strengh is to use what I have and to make the most out of it.
Hallie Wang, National Honor Roll of Guild Teachers
Credentials
With a specialization in piano pedagogy (piano teaching) in addition to her performing background as a solo pianist and chamber musician, Hallie received her Master’s Degree from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign under the guidance of Dr. Reid Alexander, Dr. William Heiles and Ian Hobson. She received her Bachelor Degree in music performance from the University of California, Irvine with Dr. Lorna Griffitt.
As a recipient of the full-tuition wavier awarded by the school of music of University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Hallie completed the prescribed two-year degree within one year and graduated with the top score in her class, all while participating in premier showcases, community concerts, as well as working as a collaborative pianist with the Conservatory of Central Illinois.
Prior to entering college under the instruction of Dr. Anna Semyanovskaya, Hallie has been awarded with top prizes from The United States Open Music Competition, The International Russian Music piano competition and The CYS Young Artist Competition. She also participated in master classes and ensemble coachings given by world renowned musicians such as Ian Hobson, Michael Richman, Natsuki Fukasawa, Harotune Bedeline, and Moises Molina.
Leadership Roles
Hallie is involved with music education both nationally and locally. She is currently serving on the board of South Coast Branch, MTAC. In the past, she also took a position with MTNA as the competition coordinator for the California Junior division. Other than leadership roles, Hallie is an active member of the Music Teacher National Association (MTNA), the Teacher Division of American College of Musicians and a sponsor member of the National Fraternity of Student Musicians. Her other professional affiliations include being an active member of the CAPMT (California Association of Professional Music Teachers), and YPLN (Young professional leadership network).
About her teaching
She is privileged to hold a dynamic piano studio with students from different ages and backgrounds, as well as those with special needs. She has successfully taught students from the age of 3 to embrace the joy of learning piano and to be able to perform on stage. Her stylistic approach working with advanced students has been recognized by her professors at graduation school, resulting in the acquisition of an intern teaching position for music major undergraduates at the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana.
Continue education
Each year, Hallie attends the National Music Teacher’s conference to meet with other educators, performers and publishers in the music education industry to discuss new ideas in the current educational field. She will take teaching a step further by participating as a presenter at the conference in the upcoming years.