Advanced piano instruction in Danville, California | competition students | serious students only

Congratulations to Michael Tu, winner in the Contemporary Senior Level category at the U.S. Open Music Competition 2014! Michael performed the Arabesque No.2 by Claude Debussy.

Congratulations to my students who were winners in the 2012 U.S. Open Piano Competition!

• Ryan Chang – bronze winner in Baroque
• Leon Chou – crystal winner in Showcase Solo

My student Leon Chou won 3rd place in the U.S. Open Music Competition. Here he is playing the Haydn Piano Sonata in D Major:

Congratulations, Leon!

Another student Eric Chang won 3rd place in his category. Yay Eric!!

My other wonderful students who competed this round:

This is my favorite pianist.  Last time I saw him play, it was 20 years ago in Boston.

Found this page which has useful tips on how to purchase a piano. Especially helpful advice when selecting a new instrument for your student:

How to Buy a Piano – wikiHow

Avoid electronic keyboards. These are not the same feel or tone as a real piano. The keys are usually unweighted, the instruments don’t have pedals, and they sound terrible. What you need is a real upright or grand piano. These can be rented or purchased. Renting is not a bad idea for beginners if you are not sure. For my competition students, it is best to have a real grand piano available to practice on daily.

You also will need to identify a good piano tuner. You should have a piano tuner come and service your piano at least once a year, and preferably twice per year.

As of August, 2010, tuition rates are as follows:

• 30 min. – $38/hr
• 45 min. – $55/hr
• 60 min. – $73/hr (required for competition and certification exam students)

Currently my studio has one opening,  please contact me to get on my waiting list as openings do come up from time to time.

Congratulations to Eugene Chou 2nd place winner and Leon Chou 4th place winner in this year’s US Open piano competition!

Happy New Year!! Our annul studio recital is coming soon!!

Date: Saturday, March 27, 2010

Time: 1:00-2:30 and 2:30-4:00 (There will be two sections this year, so no need to sit there for 3 long hours. I will send out a detailed schedule to let your family know which section you will be in.)

Location: East Bay Formosan United Methodist Church 1755 Sunnyvale Ave Walnut Creek, CA

I would like to say congratulations to my students Eugene and Leon Chou for their wonderful competition results (US open) and all their hard work!

Eugene Chou: Treasury of Classical-Advanced–4th place
Leon Chou Showcase Piano Solo–4th place.

They will play award concert this coming Saturday, for more detail please check http://www.usomc.org/events/award_concerts.html

Congratulations to my student Eugene Chou who got to sing in today’s inauguration ceremony with the San Francisco Boy’s Chorus!