Ellie began learning piano at the age of four. Initially, she showed little interest in the instrument, feeling that practice took up too much of her time. Her grandfather—renowned composer and conductor Baihua Li —told her that the piano is an important instrument for cultivating musical qualities, capable of bringing inner peace and self-reflection. Under her grandfather’s patient guidance, Ellie gradually changed her perspective on the piano and began to enjoy the peace of mind and sense of achievement that music brought her.
除了姥爷的言传身教和家庭艺术的熏陶,Ellie的钢琴老师宋飞也对她产生了深远影响。宋老师不仅热爱钢琴教学,更注重细节和音乐的情感表达。他常常为Ellie讲述著名钢琴家的艺术人生,这些故事深深打动了Ellie,激发了她对钢琴的浓厚兴趣。“我希望有一天能弹得像宋老师一样好,”Ellie说道。此次参赛机会也正是由宋飞老师推荐。