About Kenneth Xiaoling Jiang

Kenneth Xiaoling Jiang is a multifaceted talent, renowned as a concert pianist, collaborative pianist, instructor, and arranger of extraordinary prowess. He honed his craft at The Juilliard School under the tutelage of Richard Fabre and Herbert Stessin, and furthered his studies at the Manhattan School of Music under Solomon Mikowsky. While his academic focus didn't incline towards composition, Kenneth has had a passion for pushing the boundaries of piano repertoire, particularly through innovative transcriptions. Balancing dual careers in business and music, Jiang has carved a niche for himself, specializing in entrepreneurship while also excelling in crafting arrangements of major piano concertos.

His renditions of Rachmaninoff's complete piano concertos, spanning from 1 to 4, and the iconic Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, alongside numerous other masterpieces, have captivated audiences nationwide and garnered significant international acclaim. Beyond his performances and arrangements, Kenneth has pioneered a dynamic pedagogical approach known as Piano Un-Limited. Rooted in the philosophy of transcending perceived limitations, this methodology aims to empower students and Jiang himself to conquer seemingly insurmountable challenges.

A sought-after guest speaker, Kenneth frequently shares his insights on advanced piano transcriptions at esteemed institutions such as the Manhattan School of Music. Amidst his artistic endeavors, Jiang finds solace in sculpting life-size dinosaurs, playing video games, going to the cinemas and participating in community musical theater productions such as Ragtime, Little shop of horrors, Into the woods, Phantom of the Opera, and Ai'nt misbehavin. Ever grateful for the support of his audience, mentors, students, clients, and sponsors, Kenneth invites you to explore his current works and future projects on his YouTube channel, and to peruse his transcriptions available on his website.