Faculty

Guidance that connects technique, artistry, and confidence.

YCMA’s teachers and artistic mentors help students understand what to practise, why it matters, and how to share their work with others.

YCMA erhu musicians performing together on stage

Instrumental study

Technical foundations, listening, repertoire, interpretation, and performance preparation for Chinese instruments.

Ensemble learning

Shared rehearsal helps students develop timing, awareness, responsibility, and musical connection.

Creative writing

Story, structure, character, and writing for live or screen-based performance within the academy’s creative program area.

People behind the learning

Meet YCMA’s public faculty and leadership.

These profiles are based on biographies already published by YCMA. Teaching assignments can change; Admissions will confirm who is currently available for your instrument or program.

Portrait of YCMA founder and erhu artist Zhong Cai Yang

Founder · Erhu artist

Zhong Cai Yang

Erhu performance and artistic mentorship

YCMA’s public faculty archive describes Zhong Cai Yang as an erhu virtuoso, professor, and founder of the academy.

Portrait of YCMA Vice President Fei Hong Nan

Vice President · Music education

Fei Hong Nan

Artistic study and student development

YCMA’s public leadership page identifies Fei Hong Nan as Vice President. Admissions can confirm current leadership and teaching responsibilities.

Portrait of YCMA education leader Leung Chun Tung

Education leadership

Leung Chun Tung

Teaching, school leadership, and education management

His published profile lists an M.Ed. in education management, permanent teaching certificates, and extensive school and post-secondary teaching experience.

Portrait of YCMA creative writing instructor Yanwu Liu

Instructor · Creative writing

Yanwu Liu

Writing for theatre, musical, and film

YCMA’s public faculty archive identifies Yanwu Liu as an instructor in the writing for theatre, musical, and film program area.

Find your area

Ask about current teaching options.

Tell YCMA which instrument or creative area interests you, your current experience, and what you hope to learn. Admissions can explain which teaching options are currently available.

You can also ask about lesson format, schedules, ensemble opportunities, and the program path that best fits your goals.

Ask about instruction in your area

What to expect

Clear feedback. Purposeful practice. Respectful learning.

A strong teaching relationship makes expectations understandable and progress visible. YCMA organizes student and family information around clear tasks, schedules, messages, and next steps, using plain language instead of technical system terms.

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Looking for a teacher or program?

Tell us about the instrument or creative area you are interested in, and Admissions will help with the next step.