Solar Zhu

Solar is an accomplished music educator and composer with expertise in piano instruction and composition. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Composition from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music and a Master’s degree in Composition and Experimental Sound Practices from the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts). With over seven years of bilingual teaching experience and a diverse portfolio of original compositions—including film scoring—Solar has guided students to success in international competitions, such as the Xinghai Cup. Her personalized teaching approach emphasizes technical foundation, musical creativity, and expressive performance, earning the trust and praise of both students and parents.