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Use your time wisely this is your time to ask questions and it is your time to find answers. ¡ª Valentin Lanzrein

For the "Teachers' Remarks III" interview series, we invited faculty members from various divisions of the School of Music, CUHK-Shenzhen. These are individuals with outstanding achievements and rich experiences in the music field, who not only engage in performance and guidance as their professional work but also serve as role models for students through their personal charm and musical talent. In the "Teachers' Remarks III" interview series, students will take on the role of interviewers, engaging in in-depth conversations with our faculties. Through their heartfelt words and wisdom, we hope to provide more enlightenment and guidance to the students, helping them navigate the vast ocean of music to find their own direction and goals.

Are you hesitating, simply watching other students crowd around the teacher to ask questions? Are you avoiding discussions with your teachers, worried your questions might be too simple or that they won't grasp what you mean? The university is a harbor that encourages self-expression and embraces diversity. Let us cast aside our shyness and fear, forgoing unnecessary pretense. All it takes is courage to step forward and raise the questions! Daring to ask questions reflects the curiosity, eagerness to learn, and intellectual engagement. It's through questioning that we gain a deeper understanding of the essence of knowledge. Learning is, at its core, a continuous journey of seeking answers and solving problems. Cherish your time at university¡ªask questions, seek answers, and venture into the vast ocean of knowledge.

In this issue, we invited Valentin Lanzrein, Associate Professor of Opera & Voice at the School of Music, CUHK-Shenzhen. Let's hear from Professor Valentin Lanzrein and see what views he has on "Upon entering the campus, how should young people set sail on their vibrant university life, and what kind of responsibilities and roles will they carry?" and "How to effectively plan one's career?" Furthermore, he guides us through an exploration of a series of interesting questions such as "What is the most important quality for a successful vocal music student? How to cultivate students' creativity and expressiveness? How to balance market demands with personal artistic beliefs? and What are the improvements needed in the current education of young singers?" Let's look forward to it!