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Sue Yang

Instrumental Music Teacher

Sue Yang is an Instrumental Music Instructor based in Palo Alto, CA. With over 22 years of experience, Sue's expertise spans piano, voice, violin, and songwriting. After working in performance, event production, and teaching, Sue served as a resident bilingual music instructor at the International School of The Peninsula in Palo Alto, where she played a crucial role in developing the curriculum from nursery school through 5th grade. In 2009, Sue established the Sue Yang Music Studio, which later became the First Movement Music Academy. Sue is also the founder of the TAJCCNC National iSing singing competition in North America and an active contributor to the Taiwanese-American Chamber of Commerce. She graduated from the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University in Australia with a Bachelor of Music.

Education

  • Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University, Bachelor of Music

Professional Achievements

  • Founded First Movement Music Academy, serving music students of all ages and levels in the SF Bay Area
  • Resident bilingual music instructor, International School of The Peninsula in Palo Alto from nursery to 5th grade
  • Head instructor, Yamaha Music Institutes, Taiwan branch
  • Performed at Tokyo Dome on violin at age 10
  • First place, the Australian National Singing Competition
  • Signed artist with Rock Records
  • Featured singer in the theme song of the online game "Star Dream 3"
  • Released Mandarin children's music album "Bam! Boo! Music"
  • Developed engaging piano and violin curriculums for beginner students of all ages
  • Founded TAJCCNC National iSing singing competition with ETTV throughout North America

Certifications & Organizations

  • Grade 4, Yamaha Piano Performance and Fundamental Exam
  • Member, Taiwanese-American Chamber of Commerce (TACC)

Favorite Piece of Advice

It is essential to maintain a good playing posture in the beginner of learning any instrument. Understanding how to leverage every part of our body, our muscles, and learning how to relax to provide the quality sound we want is very important, too!

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Co-authored Articles (7)

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Transpose Music from C to E Flat

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Read Flat Key Signatures

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Use MuseScore

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Transpose Music from C to F

Transposing music is an important skill for any musician. Accompanists may wish to transpose music to accommodate the vocal range of a singer or other soloist. You may want to adapt a piece of music written for a diffe...

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Jam

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