About Chang Shuye Guqin

Mark with Teacher Lui

From left to right: Master Lui Pui-yuen (呂培原) with his student, Mark Johnson (張叔夜).

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Mission

Hello, my name is Mark Johnson (Chinese name:  張叔夜, Chang Shuye).  I live to share my passion for traditional Chinese culture with others and to teach the amazing and mystical art of guqin.

Biography

I first encountered the guqin in 2016 at a store in Southern California.  Despite my lack of musical background, I was immediately captivated.  Within two weeks, I had researched and purchased my first guqin and found a teacher: Master Lui Pui-yuen.  Four years of diligent practice later, Master Lui encouraged me to begin teaching the instrument to others. I have been performing and sharing my knowledge of the qin ever since.

Questions?

I am always open to talk about Chinese culture and the guqin, as well as to perform and teach.