ESP Biography
MINGQIAN TAN, Stanford junior studying Biology and Music
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Major: Biology College/Employer: Stanford Year of Graduation: 2021 |
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Brief Biographical Sketch:
Mingqian is a junior at Stanford University and aspiring physician/soundtrack writer. He has been playing piano for eleven years, and percussion for four. However, his favorite musical hobby is writing compositions and arrangements--if you'd like to, you can listen to them on his SoundCloud channel: https://soundcloud.com/hypertune-official. (Please note that the tracks get more cringey as you scroll down, since they're organized chronologically by publication date!) When not working through biochemical mechanisms or modulating scores through keys at a rate that is likely too fast for his own good, Mingqian enjoys swimming, cycling, playing tennis, programming games, telling bad jokes, and making tea. He is also a pencil and eraser enthusiast, and is always excited to meet someone who thinks way more than they should about what they write with. Past Classes(Clicking a class title will bring you to the course's section of the corresponding course catalog)A7397: Introduction to the Composer’s Toolbox in Splash Fall 2019 (Nov. 16 - 17, 2019)
You’ve heard a lot of music throughout your life, but have you wondered about how it’s made? Why is your favorite song so catchy? And why does it sound way less catchy after a few months of listening to it?
In this class, you’ll be introduced to several basic core techniques used in modern soundtrack writing. We’ll talk about how to choose a good instrument palette, outline a composition, write melodies, and more!
A7076: Fundamentals in Modern Composition in Splash Spring 2019 (May. 04 - 05, 2019)
Have you ever wondered why your favorite piece of music sounds so good? What about why your favorite movie just isn’t the same without its amazing soundtrack? Or why you and your friend disagree on whether the latest pop song is catchy? In this class, we’ll introduce you to the various aspects of musical form and function that shape the piece’s purpose. Then, you’ll be able to use what we’ve discussed to make your own piece of music in class!
A6260: How to Make Good Music: An Introduction to Modern Composition in Splash Spring 2018 (May. 05 - 06, 2018)
Have you ever wondered what makes good music sound...well, good? Have you ever wanted to make your own music, but don't have a music background?
Don't you worry! Come to this class to learn all about it from a music composition aficionado and an a cappella singer. We'll discuss the fundamentals behind the language of music, harmonization, and composition and put them to use in your own pieces (which you'll get to make in class)!
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