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.
Through these experiences, we saw how music could bring comfort, connection, and joy to others beyond the concert stage.
What started as small community performances gradually grew into a larger mission of sharing music through service, outreach, and youth leadership.
Inspired by these experiences, Z.E.L.E. Resonance was founded in Houston in 2026 with the goal of encouraging young musicians to use their talents to serve and uplift the community through music.
Founder & Artistic Director
CO-Founder & Community Outreach Coordinator
Passionate about music performance and community outreach, Z.Chen hopes to use music to inspire and connect young people through service and creativity.
E.Tan 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)