Vocal Teacher, The Yehudi Menuhin School Qingdao

Young Tenor, Doctor of Vocal Performance  

Vocal Teacher, Department of Music, China University of Petroleum (East China)  

Vocal Professional Assessor, Talent Center of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism  

Secretary-General, Vocal Music Professional Committee of Qingdao Musicians Association  

Zhang Nan graduated from Shandong Normal University and later from the Vocal Performance program at Kunsan National University in South Korea. Since 2003, he has been teaching in the Music Department of China University of Petroleum (East China), dedicating over two decades to vocal pedagogy and artistic practice. Having served as Assistant to the Chair of the Music Department, Party Branch Secretary, and Deputy Chair of the Music Department, he has become a core figure in higher education vocal training and regional vocal development, leveraging his profound expertise, systematic management skills, and significant industry influence.

With a solid foundation in vocal performance and extensive stage experience, Zhang Nan has participated in rehearsals and performances of classic operas such as Così fan tutte, Die Zauberflöte, Faust, L'elisir d'amore, Lucia di Lammermoor, and Carmen. He has also performed as a soloist in major vocal works including Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 and Mozart’s Requiem. Additionally, he has held multiple solo concerts both domestically and internationally, and has curated and performed series of German Lied cycles by composers such as Schumann and Strauss, earning acclaim for his profound interpretation and personalized expression.

As an experienced vocal educator in higher education, he emphasizes the integrated development of students' vocal techniques, artistic literacy, and stage presence. He has organized numerous practical events such as the "Zhang Nan Vocal Teaching Practice Concert," "Returned Vocal Doctor Concert," and "Concert of Vocal Language Training Courses," bridging technical training, language standardization, and stage performance. Under his guidance, students have repeatedly won awards in vocal competitions at home and abroad, with many graduates admitted to prestigious music conservatories in Europe, America, and Asia for further studies.

He has been repeatedly honored with the "Outstanding Instructor" award by the Shandong Provincial Department of Education and the Shandong Musicians Association. His comprehensive contributions to vocal education in higher institutions and regional artistic talent cultivation have been highly recognized by the industry.