Welcome to Passionato Music Studio

The studio offers the most professional musical education in Treasure Valley.

About the Studio

Passionato Music Studio is a home-based studio established by Dr. Yuxin Ouyang in Harris Ranch, Boise. Dr. Ouyang offers the most professional, structured and high-quality musical education to students of all levels. After years of teaching at Duke University, at Rice University, and in private lessons, Dr. Ouyang has developed powerful strategies for enhancing student learning. With passion and knowledge, Dr. Ouyang tailors music education to the needs of each student and helps them shine in their own ways. She is committed to professional and systematic music training that is also enjoyable and inspiring.

Dr. Ouyang currently offers one-on-one private lessons in piano, music composition, ear training and music theory. These lessons aim not only to help students develop solid technique, but also to enhance students’ appreciation and understanding of music. Students who work with Dr. Ouyang notice increased confidence as their skills develop. Whether students pursue music as a hobby, as cognitive enrichment, or as a professional path, Dr. Ouyang offers the highest quality music education. 

Course Offerings

 

Piano Lessons

Music Composition Lessons

Ear Training and Music Theory

 

Meet the Instructor

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Yuxin Ouyang, PhD Composer, Pianist, Teacher

Education:

  • Duke University, PhD, Music Composition, 2020

  • Duke University, Master of Arts, Music Composition, 2017

  • Rice University, Master of Music, Music Composition, 2015

  • Oberlin College, Bachelor of Music, Music Composition, 2013

Teaching Experience:

  • Private Piano Teacher, 2006-present

  • Oberlin College, Secondary Private Composition Teacher, 2012-2013

  • Rice University, Preparatory Program, Instructor, 2013-2015 Taught music theory, aural skills, music form and analysis

  • Duke University, Teaching Assistant, 2016-2018

  • Duke University, Instructor, 2018-2019 Taught two music theory labs to undergraduate students

“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.”

— Plato