Alan Yip, erhu

From an early age, Alan Yip possessed an interest in the traditional Chinese arts. He studied guqin (seven string zither), erhu (Chinese two string fiddle), and traditional Chinese painting, under masters in the United States and China. Alan became a pupil to famed pipa and guqin virtuoso, Lui Puiyuen. Alan inherited the melodic lyrical style of the Mei’an Guqin School; evident in his natural use of the Mei’an vibrato and in each slide and note he plays on the guqin. He studied with a diverse group of masters including Seattle’s Wu Ziying, Beijing’s Chen Changlin, and Shanghai’s Gong Yi and Dai Xiaolian. Under the tutelage of these masters Alan continues to further his appreciation and skill on the guqin, developing his own voice while carrying on the ancient traditions.
Studying the erhu under acclaimed Cantonese maestro, He Wangbao, Alan has over a decade of erhu performance experience, actively delving into the many regional and contemporary styles of playing, ranging from solo instrumental, orchestral, and small ensemble to traditional Cantonese music and Cantonese opera, where the musician has to adapt and accompany the vocalists.Alan actively teaches and has been invited to perform in numerous concerts in the US, China and Malaysia, showcasing his passion and talent for the traditional Chinese arts. http://www.tranquilresonance.com