Our lives, our quest for knowledge, and our pursuit of learning are just like climbing a mountain. — Zhuosheng JIN

Music and art have a profound impact on the human soul. Musicians and artists are the guardians and engineers of this profound realm. For young students who aspire to enter the realm of music, the heartfelt voices and wise sayings of mentors are their "lighthouses" in their exploration. It's a fortune for students to have good teachers, and it's a glory for the school to have a group of masters. The School of Music, CUHK-Shenzhen boasts an abundance of music masters, and we harness their leadership and enlightening roles by implementing the significant and far-reaching "Art Lighthouse Project". The "Teachers' Remarks II" interview series is now officially launched building on the success of the previous column.

Our lives are like climbing mountains, where everyone wants to find their goals and meaning. In this journey, we need to prepare and plan for possible obstacles and challenges before climbing. Education journey is also like mountain climbing. It's about accumulating knowledge, continually refining our skills and competencies, and conquering setbacks along the way. Maintaining inner enthusiasm and faith is similar to mountaineers' thirst for the summit — we should have faith in our dreams and goals and strive for them. It is through such determination and persistence that we can achieve true success in our life journey.

In this issue, we invited Zhuosheng JIN, Assistant Professor of Composition & Theory at the School of Music, CUHK-Shenzhen. Let's hear from Prof. Zhuosheng JIN and see what views he has on the questions "What is the significance and mission of nurturing talent in universities in the new era?" and "How should young people fulfill their mission in universities?" We'll also see how Prof. JIN responds to a common concern: "What if the music I write is similar to someone else's?" And he'll share some advice for students learning composition. Let's take a look together!