Chee-Hwa Tan is a member of The Frances Clark Center Board of Trustees and is a composer, pianist, and teacher. In addition to serving on the faculty of the University of Denver Lamont School of Music, she has taught at Oberlin Conservatory and Southern Methodist University. Her works for pianists of all levels are published by Piano Safari and the Royal Conservatory of Music. Read more below to learn more about her work in piano pedagogy through The Frances Clark Center.
PODCAST: Chee-Hwa Tan, Composer, Pianist, and Teacher with Alejandro Cremaschi | S1 E8
Get to know pianist, composer, and teacher Chee-Hwa Tan in this podcast episode from season 1 of the Piano Inspires Podcast. Beginning with her early piano lessons, Tan discusses influences of her early career, her work as a composer, and what she thinks lies ahead for our field. Listen to the full episode by clicking here:
https://pianoinspires.com/chee-hwa-tan-composer-pianist-and-teacher-with-alejandro-cremaschi-s1-e8/
WEBINAR: Composers and Music of Asian Heritage
In this webinar with Yoshiko Arahata, Kairy Koshoeva, and Gulimina Mahamuti, host Chee-Hwa Tan leads a conversation about teaching and performing music by composers of Asian heritage. As part of their discussion, they discuss the challenges of accessing music and introducing this music to students. Learn more about these composers, click here:
MAGAZINE ARTICLE: Spring 2022: Create to Motivate: Using Repertoire to Incorporate Creativity in Lessons by Chee-Hwa Tan
Do you have trouble incorporating composition and improvisation into your lessons? In this article, Tan describes how she uses repertoire as a starting point for improvisation and creativity in lessons, allowing students to explore different sounds, colors, and harmonies within a structured activity. Read the entire article by clicking below:
WEBINAR: Chee-Hwa Tan with Jennifer Snow and Chee-Hwa Tan
Interested in discovering more about Chee-Hwa Tan’s work as a composer? In this webinar, host Jennifer Snow interviews Chee-Hwa Tan to learn more about her educational philosophy and the principles behind her compositions. Hear Tan’s thoughts by clicking on the link below:
WEBINAR: Piano Music by Composers of Asian Heritage
In this two-part webinar with host Chee-Hwa Tan and guests Li-Ly Chang, Alexina Louie, and Naoko Ikeda, piano music by composers of Asian heritage receives a spotlight. In each of these webinars, the panelists share the inspirations behind their numerous compositions for pianists of all levels. Discover their incredible work below:
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- DISCOVERY PAGE: Piano Inspires Podcast: Chee-Hwa Tan by Chee-Hwa Tan and Alejandro Cremaschi
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- PRESS RELEASE: The Frances Clark Center Appoints New Board Members
- DISCOVERY PAGE: Create to Motivate: Using Repertoire to Incorporate Creativity in Lessons by Chee-Hwa Tan
- PODCAST: Chee-Hwa Tan, Composer, Pianist, and Teacher with Alejandro Cremaschi | S1 E8
- MAGAZINE ARTICLE: Spring 2022: Create to Motivate: Using Repertoire to Incorporate Creativity in Lessons by Chee-Hwa Tan
- WEBINAR: Chee-Hwa Tan with Jennifer Snow and Chee-Hwa Tan
- WEBINAR: Composers and Music of Asian Heritage with Yoshiko Arahata, Kairy Koshoeva, and Gulimina Mahamuti, with Chee-Hwa Tan, Host
- WEBINAR: Piano Music by Composers of Asian Heritage with Chee-Hwa Tan, Li-Ly Chang, Alexina Louie, and Naoko Ikeda
- WEBINAR: Piano Music by Composers of Asian Heritage, Part 2 with Chee-Hwa Tan, Li-Ly Chang, and Regina Tanujaya
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