Raised in Guangzhou, China, Janetta Tang received her first 1/4 size violin as a birthday gift at the age of 5. She started violin lessons with Rong Wu two years later when she had the inspiration for a performance of Zigeunerweisen by a 10-year-old violinist. Under the learning of Ms. Wu, Janetta developed solid violin technique from Suzuki methods, with the combination of Ms. Wu's military string pedagogy. At the age of 10, Janetta was introduced to Guangzhou Little Angels Symphony Orchestra. Through LASO, Janetta fell in love with not only orchestral music with performances inside and outside China, including cities of Xiamen, Guilin, London, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur. She also played string quartets and other ensembles with the orchestra, which enriched her playing experiences. 

 

Janetta received her bachelor's degree from South China Normal University in Guangzhou, majoring in Solfeggio and Ear Training. In 2013, Janetta studied with Dr. Kia-Hui Tan at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. She earned her master's degree in Violin Performance minoring in string pedagogy. 

 

Since college years, Janetta has taught over 60 violin students ranged from 4 to 17. She also has taught music theory and ear training classes at Meilin High School in Shenzhen, China, helping seniors prepare for the college entrance exam. During the study at OSU, Janetta has taught violin and viola lessons in Jefferson Music Academy, and has helped the the academy to hold 5 student recitals.