Dr. Donald Webb Award - For Dedication in Learning Music

Dr. Donald Webb was a treasured student for 22 years, and he was one of my first piano students, when I began teaching.

Whenever I flew back to California from Washington, I would give him lessons, until I started Wenjen Piano Studios in Seal Beach and Los Angeles, and in the South Bay. Little did I know that I would be his piano teacher for the next two decades, until he passed in his 80’s.

A retired physicist, with a PhD from Cal Tech, playing the piano was his only hobby after he retired. He was a dedicated student, practicing hours a day and performing in almost every piano performance workshops.

He was an inspiration to all as he became an advanced pianist, memorizing entire movements of piano concerti. He loved music history, and always shared an interesting story about every piece and composer before he performed. He loved playing piano duets and piano concerti together. His favorite composers to perform were Brahms, Schubert, Chopin, and of course, J.S. Bach.

This award is generously sponsored by Dr. Don’s daughter, Janet Webb.