Chaojun Yang

Chaojun Yang is a renowned pianist and educator whose career spans international performance and teaching. Currently pursuing a Doctoral of Musical Arts (DMA) at the Eastman School of Music under Douglas Humpherys, she teaches Secondary Piano lessons at the University of Rochester and Eastman School of Music. Yang has performed globally, including at prestigious venues such as the Sydney Opera House and Shanghai Grand Theater, and has received accolades like the Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award.

• Education: Interlochen Arts Academy (2013), Bard College (B.M. and B.A. in Piano Performance and French Studies), Juilliard School (M.M. in Piano Performance)
• Teaching Roles: Morse Artist Teaching Fellow at Juilliard, Teaching Assistant at Juilliard, and lecturer at Eastman/University of Rochester

Her research interests focus on Piano Performance, Artistic Expression, and Music Pedagogy, emphasizing the development of inner artistry and life-enhancing habits through music. Yang’s scientific awards include notable honors for musical excellence.

• Piano Pedagogy: Concentration on liberating student creativity and public expression