In January 1972, he was admitted to the Liaoning Provincial Literature and Art Training Class. In January 1976, he was assigned to serve as a performer in the Liaoning Provincial Model Opera Study Class. In 1977, he joined the Shenyang Peking Opera Theater as a performer, composer and band conductor. In September 1981, he was admitted to the advanced training class of the Composition Department of Shenyang Conservatory of Music. In 1984, he stayed at the school to teach.