Hello, I’m Dianyi Zhang, a composer and pianist born into a musical family in China. I began piano at six and started composing at fifteen. I’m currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Composition at the Royal Danish Academy of Music. My works have been performed at the PULSAR Festival, the Ligeti Quartet workshop, Rudersdal Chamber Players concerts, and various academy performances, with representative pieces such as Zero Infinite, Push and Pull, Sedar of Point, and Balance the World. My music explores the tension between sound material and structural form across chamber music, electronics, and cross-media performance. I also teach Chinese language and music in Denmark, combining performance, singing, and rhythm to help students connect language learning with culture. I am passionate about promoting Chinese language and culture through immersive, interdisciplinary teaching, and I seek to inspire students with personalized approaches that enhance engagement and creativity.

Dianyi Zhang

Hello, I’m Dianyi Zhang, a composer and pianist born into a musical family in China. I began piano at six and started composing at fifteen. I’m currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Composition at the Royal Danish Academy of Music. My works have been performed at the PULSAR Festival, the Ligeti Quartet workshop, Rudersdal Chamber Players concerts, and various academy performances, with representative pieces such as Zero Infinite, Push and Pull, Sedar of Point, and Balance the World. My music explores the tension between sound material and structural form across chamber music, electronics, and cross-media performance. I also teach Chinese language and music in Denmark, combining performance, singing, and rhythm to help students connect language learning with culture. I am passionate about promoting Chinese language and culture through immersive, interdisciplinary teaching, and I seek to inspire students with personalized approaches that enhance engagement and creativity.

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Hello, I’m Dianyi Zhang, a composer and pianist born into a musical family in China. I began piano at six and started composing at fifteen. I’m currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Composition at the Royal Danish Academy of Music. My works have been performed at the PULSAR Festival, the Ligeti Quartet workshop, Rudersdal Chamber Players concerts, and various academy performances, with representative pieces such as Zero Infinite, Push and Pull, Sedar of Point, and Balance the World. My music explores the tension between sound material and structural form across chamber music, electronics, and cross-media performance.

I also teach Chinese language and music in Denmark, combining performance, singing, and rhythm to help students connect language learning with culture. I am passionate about promoting Chinese language and culture through immersive, interdisciplinary teaching, and I seek to inspire students with personalized approaches that enhance engagement and creativity.

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Language

Chinese
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Chinese Language and Music Teacher at Lyngby Chinese School, Denmark
January 1, 2023 - Present
Create immersive classroom experiences by integrating music performance and interactive activities, enabling students to acquire Chinese naturally through listening, singing, and movement. Incorporate piano, singing, and rhythm exercises into language lessons to connect linguistic learning with cultural expression. Design immersive activities (Chinese songs, rhythm games, role-play dialogues) tailored to different age groups, enhancing both enjoyment and retention. Contribute to the promotion of Chinese language and culture in a multicultural community, fostering intercultural understanding and social engagement.
Private Piano Teacher
January 1, 2022 - Present
Provided personalized piano lessons to help students improve performance technique and musical understanding. Designed individualized study plans for students of different ages and levels. Integrated music theory and composition into teaching to develop students' comprehensive musicianship.
Teacher at Music Training School
January 1, 2024 - October 8, 2025
Taught piano and composition courses, organized concerts and competitions. Developed teaching plans to improve students' performance ability and confidence. Combined theory with practice to enhance students' musical understanding and creativity.
Chinese Language and Music Teacher at Lyngby Chinese School, Denmark
January 1, 2023 - Present
Create immersive classroom experiences by integrating music performance and interactive activities, enabling students to acquire Chinese through listening, singing, and movement. Incorporate piano, singing, and rhythm exercises into language lessons; design immersive activities (Chinese songs, rhythm games, role-play dialogues) tailored to different age groups, enhancing both enjoyment and retention. Promote intercultural understanding and social engagement.
Private Piano Teacher at Self-employed
January 1, 2022 - Present
Provided personalized piano lessons to help students improve performance technique and musical understanding. Designed individual study plans for students of different ages and levels. Integrated music theory and composition into teaching to develop students' comprehensive musicianship.
Teacher at Music Training School
January 1, 2024 - October 8, 2025
Taught piano and composition courses, organized concerts and competitions. Developed teaching plans to improve students' performance ability and confidence. Combined theory with practice to enhance students' musical understanding and creativity.
Chinese Language and Music Teacher at Lyngby Chinese School, Denmark
January 1, 2023 - Present
Create immersive classroom experiences by integrating music performance and interactive activities, enabling students to acquire Chinese naturally through listening, singing, and movement. Incorporate piano, singing, and rhythm exercises into language lessons to connect linguistic learning with cultural expression. Design immersive activities (Chinese songs, rhythm games, role-play dialogues) tailored to different age groups, enhancing both enjoyment and retention. Contribute to the promotion of Chinese language and culture in a multicultural community, fostering intercultural understanding and social engagement.
Private Piano Teacher at Self-employed
January 1, 2022 - Present
Provided personalized piano lessons to help students improve performance technique and musical understanding. Designed individual study plans for students of different ages and levels. Integrated music theory and composition into teaching to develop students' comprehensive musicianship.
Teacher at Music Training School
January 1, 2024 - October 8, 2025
Taught piano and composition courses, organized concerts and competitions. Developed teaching plans to improve students' performance ability and confidence. Combined theory with practice to enhance students' musical understanding and creativity.
Chinese Language and Music Teacher at Lyngby Chinese School, Denmark
January 1, 2023 - Present
Create immersive classroom experiences by integrating music performance and interactive activities, enabling students to acquire Chinese naturally through listening, singing, and movement. Incorporate piano, singing, and rhythm exercises into language lessons to connect linguistic learning with cultural expression. Design immersive activities (Chinese songs, rhythm games, role-play dialogues) tailored to different age groups, enhancing both enjoyment and retention. Contribute to the promotion of Chinese language and culture in a multicultural community, fostering intercultural understanding and social engagement.
Private Piano Teacher
January 1, 2022 - Present
Provided personalized piano lessons to help students improve performance technique and musical understanding. Designed individual study plans for students of different ages and levels. Integrated music theory and composition into teaching to develop students' comprehensive musicianship.
Teacher at Music Training School
December 31, 2024 - October 8, 2025
Taught piano and composition courses, organized concerts and competitions. Developed teaching plans to improve students' performance ability and confidence. Combined theory with practice to enhance students' musical understanding and creativity.
Chinese Language and Music Teacher at Lyngby Chinese School, Denmark
January 1, 2023 - Present
Create immersive classroom experiences by integrating music performance and interactive activities, enabling students to acquire Chinese naturally through listening, singing, and movement. Incorporate piano, singing, and rhythm exercises into language lessons to connect linguistic learning with cultural expression. Design immersive activities (Chinese songs, rhythm games, role-play dialogues) tailored to different age groups, enhancing both enjoyment and retention. Contribute to the promotion of Chinese language and culture in a multicultural community, fostering intercultural understanding and social engagement.
Private Piano Teacher
January 1, 2022 - Present
Provided personalized piano lessons to help students improve technique and musical understanding. Designed individual study plans for learners of different ages and levels. Integrated music theory and composition into teaching to develop students' comprehensive musicianship. Encouraged consistent practice and performance opportunities to build confidence.
Teacher at Music Training School
January 1, 2024 - October 8, 2025
Taught piano and composition courses, organized student concerts and competitions. Developed teaching plans to improve students' performance ability and creativity. Combined theory with practice to enhance students' musical understanding and creativity.
Chinese Language and Music Teacher at Lyngby Chinese School, Denmark
January 1, 2023 - Present
Create immersive classroom experiences by integrating music performance and interactive activities, enabling students to acquire Chinese naturally through listening, singing, and movement. Incorporate piano, singing, and rhythm exercises into language lessons to connect linguistic learning with cultural expression. Design immersive activities (Chinese songs, rhythm games, role-play dialogues) tailored to different age groups, enhancing both enjoyment and retention. Contribute to the promotion of Chinese language and culture in a multicultural community, fostering intercultural understanding and social engagement.
Private Piano Teacher
January 1, 2022 - Present
Provided personalized piano lessons to help students improve performance technique and musical understanding. Designed individual study plans for students of different ages and levels. Integrated music theory and composition into teaching to develop students' comprehensive musicianship.
Teacher at Music Training School
December 31, 2024 - October 8, 2025
Taught piano and composition courses, organized concerts and competitions. Developed teaching plans to improve students' performance ability and confidence. Combined theory with practice to enhance students' musical understanding and creativity.

Education

Master's Degree at Royal Danish Academy of Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor's Degree at Sichuan Conservatory of Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Master's Degree at Royal Danish Academy of Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor's Degree at Sichuan Conservatory of Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Master's Degree, Composition at Royal Danish Academy of Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor's Degree, Composition and Theory at Sichuan Conservatory of Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Master's Degree, Composition at Royal Danish Academy of Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor's Degree, Composition and Theory at Sichuan Conservatory of Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Master's Degree at Royal Danish Academy of Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor's Degree at Sichuan Conservatory of Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Master's Degree at Royal Danish Academy of Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor's Degree at Sichuan Conservatory of Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Elected member of Danish Composers' Association
January 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025
Joined KODA
January 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025
Elected Member, Danish Composers' Association
January 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025
Member, KODA
January 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025
Elected member of Danish Composers' Association
January 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025
Joined KODA (Danish Composers' Association)
January 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025
Danish Composers' Association - Member
January 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025
KODA - Member
January 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025
Danish Composers' Association – Elected Member
January 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025
Joined KODA
January 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025
3rd Prize, The Lost Era
January 1, 2017 - October 8, 2025
2nd Prize, South-North
January 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025
Sichuan Province Top Ten Songs 2022
January 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025
Excellent Work Award
January 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025
Silver Prize, China Western Hua'er Min'ge Competition
January 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025
Outstanding Work Award by the Chinese Musicians' Association
January 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025
Selected for UNM 2025 (Exit, piano quartet)
January 1, 2025 - October 8, 2025
Elected member of Danish Composers' Association
January 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Other