About

I started piano lessons when I was 6 years old. Like most kids that grew up with piano lessons, I was never that serious with being a pianist as a kid, but I was serious about enjoying and getting the most out of the music life I’ve had. I was born in Taiwan, but I was raised locally here in Pleasanton since middle school. I have no problem communicating using Mandarin, but I insist on teaching my lessons in English.

I am classically trained, but unlike most pianists, I studied more than just one instrument. I went to Carnegie Mellon University for oboe performance, then later changed to piano. I studied piano under Frank Wiens at the University of the Pacific Conservatory of Music. During my studies, I learned from many inspiring professors and local talent that continue to encourage me to teach at my highest level. This gives me a unique perspective on how music is put together. Therefore, for my more advanced students, I lean toward giving them ensemble pieces/duets to broaden their horizons.

My philosophy for teaching is to not only teach my students how to read the notes and play them correctly, but to also understand how music is put together and why. For this reason, all my students must learn basic theory. For my advanced students, I highly encourage them to find their own interpretations to the music. My teaching goal is for my students to be able to continue playing and enjoying music that interests them long after they are done with me.