Profile Category: Pipa

Ashlyn began learning the pipa at the age of four. She later entered the Pipa program at the Central Conservatory of Music, where she studied under renowned pipa professors Hao Yifan and Qi Jie. She systematically learned both traditional and modern pipa performance techniques, accumulating a strong professional foundation, rich performing experience and accolades.

With extensive experience in pipa teaching, she is able to tailor personalised teaching plans for students of different ages and levels. She balances fundamental technique training with the cultivation of musical expressiveness, emphasising teaching according to individual needs. Her approach helps students build a solid foundation in performance while fostering interest and understanding of traditional music. By combining traditional and modern teaching methods, she focuses on basic skills and musical expression, enhancing students' comprehension of pipa music, improving their playing techniques, and offering professional guidance for examinations, competitions, and personal interests.

Yang Ying is a professional Pipa player and graduated from Central Conservatory of music, majoring in Pipa. She studied with Pipa master and music educator Professor Lin Shicheng.
During college, she also studied the Zhongruan and the Guzheng, achieving the highest results in both instruments.
Yang Ying graduated with honours in a Bachelor of Arts degree and in the same year entered China National Traditional Orchestra as a Liuqin and Pipa player.
During her tenure at the orchestra, she participated in a number of major performances and recordings. She visited Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao.
In 1998 Yang Ying went with China National Traditional Orchestra to the musical town of Austria, and performed in the “Golden Hall” for its first Chinese New Year concert. The performance was a great success and sensationalized Austria.
In 1999, Ying Yang moved to Singapore. During her stay, she served as a Chinese music director for several elementary schools, junior high schools, and universities. Currently, Yang Ying teaches Chinese instruments at University of Melbourne.