Piano Lessons with Lu C.

Lu C is a pianist and music educator based in Boston. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance at Boston University, where she studies with Andrius Žlabys. She previously completed her Master’s degree in Piano Performance at Boston University and her undergraduate studies at the Zhejiang Conservatory of Music in China.

Her musical activities include solo performance, chamber music, and collaboration with singers and instrumentalists. She has participated in a variety of music festivals, workshops, and performance projects, continuing to explore new repertoire and learn through working with different musicians.

Alongside performing, Lu enjoys teaching and sharing her approach to music with students. She works with students at different levels and is particularly interested in helping them develop both a strong musical foundation and an individual approach to playing. For Lu, performing and teaching are closely connected: both begin with listening, curiosity, and a desire to understand the music more deeply.

Teaching Philosophy

I believe that learning the piano is, above all, learning how to listen. Technique is an important foundation, but I want my students to gradually understand why they play something in a certain way, what they hear in the music, and what they want to express.

I place a lot of value on interpretation. When we work on a piece, I encourage students to look beyond the notes and think about its character, style, structure, and sound. I also want them to listen to different performances, ask questions, and experiment with their own ideas rather than simply trying to copy one “correct” interpretation.

For me, music education is also about developing a sense of beauty and personal taste. I hope students can learn to listen carefully, recognize what moves them, and gradually form their own musical opinions. My goal is not only to help students play a piece well, but to help them become more thoughtful and curious listeners and musicians.

Most importantly, I want students to feel that there is something to discover in every piece they learn, and that playing the piano can remain a meaningful part of their lives.