Han Hu
- BIO
Originally from China, Han began her musical journey at the
age of five with her first piano lesson. She earned her
Bachelor's degree from Wuhan Conservatory of Music and went
on to pursue a Master's degree at the University of
Hartford, where she had the privilege of studying under the
guidance of Maggie Francis.
Currently, Han is dedicated to her Doctoral degree in piano
performance at the University of Hartford, studying with
José Ramos Santana. During the years at the Hartt School,
she studied musical works from different classical styles
and successfully held several solo recitals. As a
collaborative pianist, she enjoys working with different
musicians and she frequently performs in the Woodwind
Sextet, Piano Trio chamber music and Piano four hands in
various concerts.
As a music educator, Han firmly believes that being an
excellent teacher requires a solid foundation of technical
skills and professional knowledge. She strives to provide
her students with the best possible instruction, focusing on
supplementing their piano lessons with music theory and
foundational technique training. Han's emphasis on these
aspects aims to enhance her students' understanding and
expression of music. She possesses experience utilizing
various teaching materials, including the Faber Piano
Adventure, Alfred's Piano Course, and ABRSM (Associated
Board of the Royal Schools of Music) exam materials. Han's
students have achieved remarkable success, with some earning
prizes at the NEMF competition and actively participating in
different performances. Additionally, she is an active
member of MTNA (Music Teachers National Association).
I aim to pass on my knowledge and nurture their
musicality,
helping them express themselves
through music...
My Approach to Teaching
I love teaching and believe it's important to share my
passion with my students. In piano lessons, I enjoy
discussing and setting goals together based on each
student's personalities, thoughts and musical background. I
aim to pass on my knowledge and nurture their musicality,
helping them express themselves through music. I believe
that enjoyment is the key to learning piano and I strive to
guide my students in steady progress, one step at a time.
