David Li
• Bachelor of Music (University of Auckland)
• Trinity performance diploma( Piano) –LTCL and FTCL Level)
*LTCL: equivalent in standard to the final year recital of an undergraduate degree
*FTCL: equivalent in standard to a postgraduate course recital at a conservatoire or university
– 2011 SouthAuckland Performing Arts Competition Society (1st.2nd,2nd,3rd Place).
– 2012 North Shore Performing Arts Competitions Society(1st Place).
– 2016 Junior Piano Competition Winner.
– 2019 New Zealand Concert Band Association National Championships: Solo Competition- Most Outstanding Soloist.
– 2019 Piano Quartet-Regional Semifinals at the NZCT Chamber Music Contest.
David started playing the piano at the age of 3, taught by his father. He completed the ABRSM Grade 8 examination at the age of 10 and has won various awards in Auckland. He was awarded the Swedlund Music Bursary Scholarship Award from the University in 2021. David was also awarded 1st place in the IRMTNZ Scholarship Competitions in the DD O’Connor Instrumental and Piano Scholarship category. He is passionate about piano and loves sharing his enthusiasm for music to students. He has great experience in piano teaching and has taught students of all levels. His students have achieved great results in grade and diploma exams as well as regional and national competitions.