Zuo won more national and international competitions and held her first concerto at age 10.

"Dan helped me improve my technique and deepen my understanding of classical music," she says.

"For me, classical music is an independent system. It's like wine. The more you taste it, the more you like it."

To further her study, Zuo went to the Eastman School of Music for her bachelor degree and she has been pursuing her master degree at Juilliard School in New York since 2012.

The same year, after winning at Petschek Piano Recital Award, Zuo got the opportunity to give a recital at Lincoln Center, which enabled her to obtain a contract with Columbia Artists Management, a well-known international talent management agency based in New York.

Now, the pianist has a hectic schedule, touring the world and working on her album. She just moved to Paris and is preparing for recitals in Europe and the United States.

Zuo has sound advice for any aspiring musician: "I know that I have the talent and luck. But still, practice is the key to maintain stable technique and exciting creativity."