Work with Yunxuan Chen: Lessons, Writing Support, and Research Help
Yunxuan Chen has over eight years of teaching experience. She has worked with complete beginners as well as university-level students, serving for years as a teaching assistant in various music theory courses. She has formally worked on the following courses:
- The Study of Music Theory I (Western University, 2024)
- Music Analysis I, II (East China Normal University, 2020-2023)
- Musical Form and Analysis (East Chia Normal University, 2023)
- Music Research and Academic Writing (East China Normal University, 2022)
- Private Music Theory Course (2018-2022)
- Private Piano Course (2017-2021)
She offers online private lessons in music theory—ranging from notation reading, harmony, and counterpoint to musical analysis. For advanced learners, she provides tailored consultations in Schenkerian analysis, post-tonal theory, and transformational theory, as well as guidance in music research and academic writing.
Drawing from her three core strengths, Yunxuan offers the following areas of support:
Academic Writing
With extensive experience in academic writing and a strong publication record, she provides effective guidance for students beginning to write music research papers. She specializes in early-stage idea development, peer-style feedback, and structural revision suggestions. To date, she has assisted over 20 students in clarifying their arguments and improving the quality of their writing, often contributing to excellent academic outcomes.
Bridging Chinese and North American Music Theory Learning
For students newly transitioning from Chinese institutions to North American programs, she offers tailored support in navigating the differences in music theory pedagogy. This includes translation and explanation of key terms, reinforcement of foundational concepts, and supplementary explanations of course materials in a way that aligns with students’ learning backgrounds—helping them adapt more smoothly to a new academic environment.
Research Support and Resource Navigation
Yunxuan has rich experience in music literature research and resource collection. She has built a comprehensive private database of music scholarship and is adept at locating hard-to-find references. If you're exploring a particular area in music studies (excluding music education) and need help finding relevant sources, she is happy to work with you to expand your research toolkit.
Instruction is available in English, Mandarin, and Shanghainese.
*Please note that all guidance is offered with academic integrity in mind; requests suggesting any form of misconduct will be declined.