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A huge congratulations to Jeffrey Yin, a talented 13-year-old student from Iron Horse Middle School, who achieved a remarkable first place at the prestigious 2025 International Music Competition of Paris, France. His winning performance featured a piece by Poulenc.

I had the incredible privilege of attending the official Steinway Piano Teacher Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

Being recognized and inducted into the Steinway Hall of Fame is a milestone I never truly expected, and it represents a profound validation of the dedication and passion I have poured into teaching the art of piano over the years. The entire experience was humbling, and I feel immense gratitude to be placed among such an esteemed group of educators and artists.

This recognition is not just for me; it reflects the commitment and hard work of all my students—past and present—who inspire me every day. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to Steinway & Sons for this incredible honor, and to everyone who has supported me on this journey. It was a truly unforgettable event!

Congratulations to Jasper Ouyang of The Quarry Lane School! His performance of Beethoven’s “Pathetique” was a remarkably fitting conclusion to the summer season at the beautiful Tokyo Opera House concert hall, just before students return to school.

I am honored to announce this achievement in my teaching career: my induction into the prestigious 2025 Steinway & Sons Teacher Hall of Fame!

This recognition follows years of dedication to teaching piano performance. I was deeply grateful to have previously received the Steinway Top Teacher Award in both 2021 and 2024, but this latest honor has me humbled. To join the ranks of the world’s most distinguished piano educators in the Steinway Teacher Hall of Fame is a dream come true and a moment I will cherish forever.

The induction ceremony is scheduled to take place in October 2025. I will have the incredible opportunity to fly to New York and attend the celebratory event hosted by Steinway & Sons. It will be an honor to stand alongside my fellow inductees to receive this significant honor.

This accomplishment is not mine alone. It is a testament to the hard work, passion, and musical journey of every student who has walked through my studio doors. I owe my deepest gratitude to all my wonderful students—your commitment to your craft and your love for music are my greatest inspirations.

A special and heartfelt thank you goes to Justin Levitt for the nomination! Your effort and belief in my work truly made this possible.

Finally, to all the incredible parents of my students: your unwavering support, encouragement, and partnership are invaluable. Without your commitment to fostering a musical environment for your children, this extraordinary accomplishment—and all the joy it represents—simply wouldn’t have been possible.

Thank you all for sharing this incredible journey with me!

I am incredibly proud of my piano students for their recent achievements! Your hard work and dedication are truly paying off.

Congratulations to:

• Isabella Huang (incoming 12th grader at Stanford Online High School) for securing 1st place.
• Isaac Chang (entering 6th grade at Gale Ranch Middle School) for his 1st place win.
• Haidee Yuan (8 years old) for her 2nd place achievement in the Nobel Artist International Competition.

Additionally, Isaac has been selected for the master class, where he will be showcasing a piece by Debussy.

I am incredibly honored and humbled to have been again recognized by Steinway & Sons with the Top Teacher Award!
Thanks to my amazing students for inspiring and challenging me every day. I am incredibly grateful for this recognition and will continue to strive to provide the best music education possible.

Steinway Top Teacher Award 2021, 2024

Huge congrats to our amazing 12-year-old student, Jacob SeKula from Charlotte Wood Middle School
He won the:
Gold Prize — Poland Global Young Musician competition
Gold Prize—- Charleston International music competition.
Gold Prize with Honor-IYMC
Way to go Jacob!!! And best wishes to you and your family!

We are delighted to congratulate our studio student, 15-year-old Isabella Huang, from Stanford Online High School, on winning the Gold Prize in the Romantic Period category at the Cambridge Music Competition 2023.

Isabella is a talented musician with a bright future ahead of her. We are proud of her accomplishments and wish her continued success!

We are pleased to congratulate our studio student Aimee Ng on her recent achievement of receiving 2nd Prize in the London Classical Music Competition. We are also proud of Nathan Liu, a student at California High School, who received 2nd Prize in the 15-17 age group at the Nice International Music Competition.

We are proud of the hard work and dedication that both Aimee and Nathan have demonstrated in their studies. We wish them continued success in their musical endeavors.

Congratulations to our studio student Katie Osborn of Dougherty Valley High School on being selected to perform at this year’s Junior Bach Festival! We are so proud of your hard work and dedication to your music. We know you will represent us well at the festival.