He studied traditional music at an early age from his father, Professor Zou Shuliang.
He began to study composition in 1990, and was admitted to the Central Conservatory of Music, where he studied under the composer Ye Xiaogang.
In 2001, he obtained his master's degree and became a faculty member of the conservatory.
In 2007, he has served music director for the Opening Ceremony of the 9th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities of China, this has also the youngest music director of the large game's Opening Ceremony.
In 2011, he has served music director for the Cui Jian’s rock Symphony Concert.