Chinas education systems produces not only world class scientist but also world class musicians like pianist Lang Lang. Young Chinese. musicians win entry exams at music conservatories world wide. Western youths don’t like to work as hard as the chinese students.

There is a long tradition of string instruments in China. The Classical Guitar is therefore a favorite instrument especially for Chinese girls (the boys preter heavy metal)

Boom goes the classical guitar in China

Classical guitar at its best – Liying Zhu Plays Allegro from Five Bagatelles by Walton Youtube recording

Music is a space of freedom for the young people in China which is difficult to control by the system as recommended by Mao in his Red Booklet. In 1988 I was invited to conspirative guitar session in a Shenzhen warehouse.

Autocratic regimes and churches always try to „organize“ and reign the youth.

China love of music Armless Pianist

Youth Organisations based in China