More About Us
The Columbus Guzheng Ensemble, founded and directed by Joanna Li, is a folk string group based on the traditional instrument Guzheng. Our ensemble is committed to the display and exchange of Chinese culture through musical performances, with a variety of changing styles and productions.
We welcome children and adults of all ages to join!
Guzheng Lessons
Private and Group Lessons Available. Instrument Rental Available.
The Guzheng is a traditional plucked instruments from China, with a history of more than 2,000 years. Its music is both beautiful and involves a strong performance. It is often known as the "Chinese piano".
You can learn this to play the beautiful ancient instrument through private or group lessons from the founder of Columbus Guzheng Ensemble, Joanna Li.
Private Lessons
Weekly one hour lessons. Call or email Joanna for current rates and availability.
Group Lessons
Perhaps your family, home school group, or some of your friends would like to learn Guzheng together. Contact Joanna for current rates and availability.
Our Promise
People who learn with Columbus Guzheng Ensemble achieve amazing outcomes. Our videos cut to the core of the subjects they cover, dissecting them in ways that are comprehensible and engaging to viewers. Whatever your individual goals may be, we’re confident that our Music Lesson Videos will foster consistent and substantial improvements.
Achieve Personal Goals
A Lasting Impact
Improve Performance
Practice Makes Perfect
Go at Your Own Pace
Make the Most of Your Time
Meet the Teacher
Joanna Li is a Chinese folk musician. She started learning Guzheng at the age of eight. Over the years, she has won honors participating in and directing competitions and large-scale performances in China. After moving to the United States, she has been dedicated to sharing Chinese folk music and founded the Children's Guzheng Ensemble in Columbus.