Across 50 structured lessons, you will learn the foundations of the guqin, master essential right- and left-hand techniques, and study two classic pieces in full.
The guqin is one of China’s oldest musical instruments, with a history of over 3,000 years. Known as the “instrument of scholars,” it is treasured for its tranquil, resonant, and refined sound—often used for meditation, contemplation, and cultivating inner calm. In this course, you will begin with the basics and gradually develop the core techniques needed to play several traditional guqin melodies on your own.
Whether you have no musical background, are drawn to the beauty of Eastern culture, or hope to relieve stress and regulate emotions, this course will take you from complete beginner to a confident guqin player.
Our goal is to make the world of the guqin accessible to learners everywhere. You’ll explore its cultural background, structure, and tonal aesthetics, then progress into finger techniques, sound control, and reading traditional notation. The lessons follow a gentle, well-paced flow—ideal even for those who have never touched an instrument before.
The guqin’s charm goes beyond music—it lies in stillness.
During practice, you may notice your breathing calming, your mind settling, and your attention turning inward. Unlike instruments that rely on volume and intensity, the guqin expresses emotion through subtle touches, glides, and delicate finger movements.
What This Course Brings to Your Life
✔ 1. Deep relaxation and effective stress relief
The guqin is often described as a natural form of meditation.
Learning it becomes a calming ritual: it helps soothe emotions, quiet the mind, and restore energy after long, hectic days.
✔ 2. Improved focus and mental clarity
Guqin techniques are subtle and steady, requiring presence and concentration.
With regular practice, your ability to focus strengthens—benefiting your studies, creative work, or daily tasks.
✔ 3. Better posture and relief for the neck and shoulders
Proper playing posture emphasizes relaxation and groundedness.
Over time, it reduces tension and helps correct the poor sitting habits common in modern life.
✔ 4. Patience, poise, and inner strength
The guqin is not about speed or showmanship.
It nurtures a sense of composure, gentleness, and quiet confidence, helping you cultivate a refined inner temperament.
✔ 5. Ease into a meditative “flow state”
Sliding tones, shimmering harmonics, and the light touch of fingers on strings naturally guide you into a deeply soothing, immersive state.
Many learners describe this as the most healing part of their practice.
✔ 6. Enhanced artistic appreciation and understanding of Eastern aesthetics
The guqin embodies philosophy, poetry, and ancient Chinese worldview.
Through learning, you develop a richer sense of beauty and a deeper connection with traditional culture.
✔ 7. A graceful and unique skill
Elegant in form and gentle in sound, the guqin is a captivating instrument.
With just a quiet room and your guqin, you can create a serene musical moment for yourself or share it with friends.
The guqin is not just an ancient art—it is a way of life, helping you rediscover tranquility, confidence, and inner balance.
This course invites you into the guqin’s world, allowing you to experience musical beauty, cultural depth, and emotional calm in the most natural and accessible way.
Whether you are seeking stress relief, personal growth, or an elegant and meaningful skill, you will find your own rhythm within the guqin’s gentle voice.
Let the guqin become your bridge to beauty, peace, and self-discovery.
Begin your journey today and bring more calm and grace into your life.
Traditional Music, Kung Fu, Classical Literature
Mr. Li Shouzhao is a rare modern polymath who embodies the Chinese ideal of mastering both the literary and martial arts. Born into a family of healers and martial artists—descended from a Qing Dynasty general—he is a 4th-generation inheritor of Traditional Chinese Medicine and a 6th-Duan martial artist.
His mastery extends across disciplines: he is an acclaimed young Guqin artist of the Jiuyi School, a vice-president of the Guqin Association, and a profound scholar of Daoism and Chinese classics. Li Shouzhao seamlessly integrates these fields—from the power of martial arts to the healing of medicine and the serenity of the Guqin—offering a holistic path to cultivate both a strong body and a refined spirit.
