Pipa instructor needed in San Diego, CA

[jean]

Hello, I have been looking for a pipa instructor in San Diego and there doesn't seem to be many... Does anyone have a contact number for a Pipa instructor? My zip code is 92122 and am willing to drive within 25 mile radius.

[Minh]

I found this on ihirehelp, but i'm not sure how it works, or if that person is still active, you could try I guess, if not good luck

www.ihirehelp.com/my/HaiTaoGong

[jean]

I tried contacting Haitao, but no reply... There is also another one listed Jiahui, but no reply from either. =/

[Minh]

maybe try to contact them www.centerforworldmusic.org/schools/Ensembles-in-Residence%20Individual%20Bios%20%282011-12%29/YUE-Chinese%20Music%20Ensemble.pdf there is a pipaist in that ensemble, she might know who to contact, hopefully that's not a super old webpage.

or try contacting the chinese community, or any chinese related arts, they might know others who do. Good luck and sorry

[jean]

Thanks for the help, I have sent an email to them, hopefully there is a reply.

[Minh]

I'll cross my fingers for you

[daidai]

Gao Hong has written an extensive Pipa Method book in English - the first of its kind. It will be published through Hal Leonard this June and is already available for pre-order though Amazon.com. It comes wit a DVD showing the playing techniques and many scores. It is suitable for Beginners through Intermediate levels and also has a very valuable section for composers.