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More Than Music — A Journey of Growth and Joy

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OUR STORY

Two families. One shared dream.
A love for music — and a desire to bring something meaningful and lasting to our community.

We founded Sanhorn Music Education because we saw something missing.

One of us had spent over twenty years building and leading a music institution in China, specializing in percussion and orchestra education. The other had years of experience running successful educational programs here in the U.S. When our families came together, we discovered a shared vision — to bring the joy of percussion to more children and families.

In our local Asian-American communities, percussion—especially keyboard percussion like marimba—was rarely taught, even though it plays such a vital role in American school ensembles and opens doors to unique musical and developmental opportunities.

At the same time, we understood what many parents feel today.
Children are under pressure — school, competition, expectations. Many don’t connect with traditional instruments like piano or violin. Parents want something that brings real joy, collaboration, and confidence, not more stress.

Through years of teaching and performing, we’ve seen how ensemble percussion transforms children. When they play together, they learn to listen, support, and lead. They build friendships, confidence, and emotional balance. Families tell us how their children have become more focused, joyful, and resilient — freed from the kind of anxiety and restlessness that too often follows kids today.

That’s why we built Sanhorn — not just a place to learn music, but a community where children grow through teamwork, rhythm, and shared success.

From the first beat on a drum to performing proudly in an ensemble, every moment here is about learning to shine — together.

Our mission is simple:
To help every child find joy, confidence, and character through the power of percussion and community.

Qian Guangxi

Founder & Percussion Educator

Qian Guangxi, founder of SanHorn Music (Southern California) and DRUM HOUSE (Wuhan), is a highly respected percussion educator with extensive experience in professional music training.

He has held leadership roles in multiple musicians’ associations in China and founded DRUM HOUSE, educating over 2,000 students.

 

Now in the U.S., he brings his proven teaching system to nurture young percussionists, fostering musical skill, confidence, and inspiration.

Percussion teacher at Sanhorn Music providing personalized marimba and drum instruction with proven method.
Sanhorn Music student performance showcasing marimba and percussion on stage for real concert experience.

20 Years of Percussion Excellence

With 20 years of music education experience and multiple awards, SanHorn Music is a premier percussion education institution for children and teenagers aged 5 and above. We specialize in rhythm and keyboard percussion, ensemble training, and percussion orchestra development, building a strong percussion foundation with plans to expand into full symphony orchestra programs in the future. From learning to stage performance and competitions, our programs nurture musicianship, confidence, and personal growth while helping students achieve long-term success in music and beyond.

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Our Strengths in Percussion Education

SanHorn Music combines world-class faculty, unique ensemble and orchestra opportunities, and specialized training on rare instruments like marimba. With a founder-designed, systematic curriculum, we cultivate confidence, teamwork, and leadership while guiding students toward high-level performance, competitions, and future academic success.

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