But she didn't give up: "I had to change the way I sang. So I played guqin, listened and tried to imitate the tones. I tried different rhythms and pronunciations. Every detail had to fit in.”

In November 2015, He Yi published her first album: "Wind from the South – Qin Song". The album collects both traditional and contemporary guqin music. Through her album and performances, she keeps improving and promoting the art of guqin songs.

The songs also brought changes into He Yi's life. "Living with guqin songs, I slowed the paces down. And I don't care for gains and losses anymore. I could spend a lot of time reading or enjoying a cup of tea. I don't want to become someone. This very moment is always the best. I'm just enjoying it."