Washington, DC · English & Mandarin
Music that meets you where you are.
Private violin and Chinese instrument lessons, professional piano tuning, audio production, and live performance—delivered with clarity, care, and a musician’s ear.
Services
One trusted musician, five ways to help
Violin Lessons
Private instruction for children, teens, and adults—from first-time beginners to returning and advancing players.
Chinese Instruments
One-to-one erhu, jinghu, and related Chinese instrumental study for children, teens, and adults.
Piano Tuning
Careful in-home tuning for pianos in stable condition, with pitch correction available when needed.
Audio Production
Remote mixing, mastering, audio cleanup, and practical home-studio recording support.
Live Performance
Violin and Chinese instruments for weddings, cultural programs, hospitality, worship, and private events.
Teaching experience across generations: Ming has taught students from age five to 78. Around age seven is generally the most comfortable starting point for children; younger beginners are considered individually.
About Ming
Performance insight. Technical precision. Human connection.
Ming Kong is a blind violinist, educator, multi-instrumentalist, piano technician, and audio producer whose international performance work has reached more than 40 countries.
After completing BM and MM training in violin performance at UNCG, Ming was admitted to George Mason University’s Doctor of Musical Arts program in Performance, beginning Fall 2026. His work connects Western and Chinese musical traditions with a practical, client-centered approach.
“Good musical work begins with careful listening—to the sound, the goal, and the person.”
— Ming Kong
Accessibility & working partnership
Meet Wonder, Ming’s guide dog
Ming is a blind musician, and Wonder is his professionally trained guide dog and working partner. She may accompany him to lessons, tuning appointments, sessions, and performances. Clients with allergies or other concerns are welcome to mention them when booking so practical arrangements can be discussed in advance.
How it works
Simple from the first message
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Tell Ming what you need
Share your goals, location, timeline, and preferred service.
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Receive a clear plan
Ming confirms fit, scope, price, and any preparation.
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Make music
Meet for your lesson, service, session, or performance.
Featured performance
Hear the musicianship
This graduate performance excerpt offers a direct view of Ming’s violin sound, phrasing, and stage experience. More violin, jinghu, and multi-instrument videos are available on the Performance page.
Ready for your next musical step?
Choose a service or send a short inquiry. Ming will respond with clear next steps.
