Teachers' Remarks V｜Tak-Chiu WONG: Be a musician, not a technician
Whether you're listening, composing, or performing, you need to remain fully immersed and present in the moment. In modern society, this experience has grown increasingly precious. — Tak-Chiu WONG
The Art Lighthouse Project returns with Teachers' Remarks V, a new season of inspiring conversations. This time, we sit down with faculty from across the School — performers, educators, and above all, mentors who guide with both mastery and heart. As students take the mic, dialogue unfolds between youth and experience, between curiosity and wisdom — lighting the path for every dreamer on their musical journey.
"As musicians, we have a responsibility to stay open-minded to understand, learn, and perform music of different styles. At first, some genres may feel foreign or even unappealing. But over time, with more experience and understanding, these styles will become vital to our work."
In this episode, we feature Prof. Tak-Chiu WONG, Assistant Professor (Teaching) of Strings, Wind, Brass and Percussion at the School of Music, CUHK-Shenzhen. Prof. Tak-Chiu WONG reflects on a vital question: In an era of rapid technological change, how can music shape students' inner worlds? Going beyond technique, he emphasizes music as a powerful tool for self-expression, emotional growth, and artistic identity. Offering thoughtful advice for students at the beginning of their musical journey, Prof. WONG also dives into the expressive richness and stylistic diversity of the saxophone — an instrument close to his heart. He also looks back on his own study abroad experience, sharing heartfelt memories and lessons learned along the way.
A conversation full of wisdom, warmth, and inspiration for musicians at every stage.
