Piano Instruction

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I am currently a doctoral candidate and teaching assistant at USC University of Southern California Thornton School of Music. Through the university, I teach solo piano courses and keyboard skills (group classes). While living in Iceland, I currently teach private piano lessons over Zoom. Please contact me at ajyang@usc.edu for inquiries.

Experience:

Piano Faculty, Tónlistarskólinn í Grafarvogi (2023 - present) 

Piano Faculty, Tónskóli Sigursveins (2023 - present)

Piano, Violin, Music Production, Rap, and Music Theory Faculty, Tónlistarskóli Vesturbyggðar (2020-2023) 

Graduate Teaching Assistant, USC Thornton School of Music (2019 - )

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Mannes School of Music (2017-2018)

Private Teaching Studio, New York City (2016-2019) 

Private Teaching Studio, Chicago area (2011-2015) 

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Organization and Competition Counseling

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With an Economics B.A. degree from Northwestern Univeristy in addition to my experience in the classical music field, I provide practical solutions for any music organization, whether in relation to managerial or artistic issues. In 2019, I was the inaugural SFZP International Fortepiano Competition Coordinator for American Classical Orchestra in NYC. I am comfortable and confident in helping a music organization or competition be both an artistic and financial success. 

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Boxing Instruction

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I teach beginner and intermediate private boxing/striking lessons, with an emphasis on mitt work, strength and conditioning, and efficient switch stance combos lending to practical implementation to M.M.A. My training experience includes M.M.A./Muay Thai/BJJ/Wrestling at Modern Martial Arts in Pasadena, CA, boxing at John's Boxing Club and Ultimate Muay Thai in New York, and boxing and krav maga at Tier One Training Center in Evanston/Chicago. I have trained alongside and sparred with fighters currently in top organizations such as the UFC, and have coached both kids and adults in boxing and stand-up striking.