Our Story
Sharing Music Sharing Connection
During the COVID-19 pandemic, our members began participating in performances for senior communities through local outreach events and volunteer initiatives.
These experiences revealed the emotional power of music in bringing comfort, connection, and joy to others.
What began as small community performances gradually grew into a deeper commitment to music outreach, inspiring the founding of Z.E.L.E. Resonance in Houston in 2026.
Zide Chen
Founder • Pianist
Eliana Tan
Founder • Pianist
Passionate about music performance and community outreach, Zide hopes to use music to inspire and connect young people through service and creativity.
Eliana believes music can bring warmth and encouragement to the community, creating meaningful connections through performance and volunteerism.
Gold Medal — 14th Houston Chopin Youth Competition, Senior Division (2025)
Third Prize — TMTA Concerto Competition, Division I/II (2025)
First Prize — TMTA Performance Contest, Piano Solo Division (2023)
Gold Medal & Best Performance of the Most Difficult Piece — 13th Houston Chopin Youth Competition, Junior Division (2023)
Silver Medal — 14th Houston Chopin Youth Competition, Junior Division (2025)
First Prize — Houston Forum Young Artist Competition (2024, 2021)
Third Prize — The Rochelle Liebling Kahan Child Piano Prodigies Competition (2023)
First Prize — New York Golden Classical Music Awards International Competition (2022)