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!
Sixth-grader Isaac Chang of Gale Ranch Middle School and Jasper Ouyang of Quarry Lane School have clinched first place in the prestigious Special Venue Music Competition, co-hosted by Harvard University and the San Francisco Opera. They are set to perform their winning program, which includes Beethoven’s Pathetique and Debussy’s Passepied, at the SF Opera House concert on October 4, 2025.
Warmest congratulations to Aimee Ng, a talented 12-year-old piano student from Windemere Middle School. Aimee has achieved the remarkable accomplishment of earning the Silver Prize in the prestigious Brahms International Music Competition. We are incredibly proud of her success! Well done, Aimee!
I am incredibly proud of my piano students for their recent achievements! Your hard work and dedication are truly paying off.
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Additionally, Isaac has been selected for the master class, where he will be showcasing a piece by Debussy.
We are proud to announce the outstanding achievements of two of our students.
Noelle Liu, a 12-year-old from Gale Ranch Middle School, was awarded 1st place in both the Salzburg and Tokyo competitions, along with the prestigious 2025 International Music Grand Prize Virtuoso.
Additionally, 9-year-old Jasper Ouyang from Quarry Lane School secured 1st place with the Beethoven Pathetique and received the Exceptional Young Talent Special Prize.
Huge congratulations are in order for Jasper Ouyang, a 9-year-old talent from Quarry Lane School! Jasper has swept the 2025 Salzburg International Music Competition, earning both First Prize and the special Exceptional Young Talent Prize. Don’t miss Jasper’s performance of Beethoven’s Pathetique Piano Sonata at the Solitär Mozarteum on July 18, 2025!
Congratulations to Daniel Wang, 11th grade student at Monte Vista High School, on receiving the Absolute First Prize at the Bach International Music Competition UK.
At the Vienna Mozart Competition, 13-year-old Tea De Masi of Contra Costa Christian School and 16-year-old Dingru Shi of Monte Vista High School received 3rd place, while 16-year-old Matthew Zhang of Choate Rosemary Hall School received 4th place. Congratulations to all!
Wow! Huge congratulations to our amazing 9-year-old student, Jasper Ouyang from The Quarry Lane School! He has won
First Prize + the prestigious Exceptional Young Talent Special Prize in the 9-12 age group
In the Golden Classical International Music Competition! We are so proud! Don’t miss our summer concert coming to the Tokyo Opera House in August 2025!
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Yingwen Lewis studied piano performance at the New England Conservatory of Music, and is a pianist and piano instructor based in Danville, California. Her students come from all parts of the East Bay including Sycamore, Camino Tassajara, San Ramon, Windemere, Alamo, Diablo, Gale Ranch, Blackhawk, Dublin, Pleasanton, Livermore, and Walnut Creek. Learn more