"Dr. Farouk is a highly responsible and wise educator. He is exceptionally skilled at identifying his students' potential and setting approachable goals to challenge them to achieve. In his lessons, he is very knowledgeable and combines technique building, music theory, music history, and music interpretation. Dr. Farouk’s The Complete Pianist technical exercise is an excellent [...]
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Xianglu Long (MM 2023-25)
“Studying with Dr.Farouk has been a truly inspiring experience. He is an exceptionally sensitive pianist with a profound musicality. His vast repertoire and deep understanding of stylistic nuances from different musical periods have greatly influenced my own artistic growth.” https://youtu.be/BZCLYc4CnNs?si=-E6w5g4DfjUm04yG Liszt sonata in B minor S.178 https://youtu.be/t-m9Dcg7b6c?si=vqCoJj5yHWmcKq5M Scriabin sonata No.9 op.68 https://youtu.be/k7FcPEvUbqA?si=Vfk8oxqsD2UgzsX- Beethoven Sonata Op. [...]
Minglan Tu (MM 2022-24)
"Dr. Farouk, who is a very outstanding pianist and educator. In the two years I have studied with him, my performance skills have improved a lot, and I have a deeper understanding of music. He will teach patiently and demonstrate in detail, so that I can quickly know how to do it. And in addition [...]
Tek Chon Chan (BM 2023-27)
"Dr. Farouk is a fantastic professor who has had a deep influence on my musical development. His teaching of advanced piano techniques has been especially valuable when working through technically demanding repertoire. Beyond technique, he has guided me in understanding how to express the music in a way that aligns with the composer's intentions to [...]
Mingyue Li (MM 2022-24)
"Studying with you helped me understand not only how to play music, but also what a truly beautiful sound is. I still remember when you played Rachmaninov for us—your performance always left me deeply moved. The way you played was so natural, beautiful, and emotionally touching. It had a lasting impact on me. I also [...]
Keer Zhang (MM 2024-26)
"Studying with Professor Farouk over the past year has been an incredibly valuable experience. Dr.Farouk taught me how to approach music with sincerity and to think structurally when interpreting a piece. His technical guidance also helped me tackle difficult passages with confidence. I’m truly grateful for the growth I’ve experienced under Dr.Farouk’s mentorship." https://youtu.be/JQmlvdSLnQ4?si=ta49Tbmaho8kgEww Alexander [...]