About the Instructor

Education

  • Bachelor of Music degree
  • Nationally Certified Teacher of Music in Piano by Music Teachers’ National Association
  • Adjudicator for National Guild of Piano Teachers,
    Northern Virginia Music Teacher Association, Springfield Music Club
  • Master of Music degree coursework

Experience

  • 21 years private piano teaching experience
  • 2 years university level teaching experience

Professional Memberships

  • Music Teachers National Association
  • Virginia Music Teachers Association
  • Northern Virginia Music Teachers Association
  • National Guild of Piano Teachers
  • Springfield Music Club

Service Activities

  • Adjudicator:  Fall Festival, Junior Festival, Bach-Baroque Festival, Sonatina Festival, Leestma Scholarship Competition, Mary Smart State Auditions, Composer Competition, Guild Auditions, Concerto Competition
  • Vice President, Springfield Music Club
  • Composer Competition Chairman, Springfield Music Club
  • Publicity Chairman, Springfield Music Club
  • Treasurer, Springfield Music Club
  • Junior Festival Chairman, Springfield Music Club
 

Studio Competition Winners
Student Year Event
Kevin Syu 2010 Emmanuel Christian School Fine Arts Competition, 1st Place Winner
Kevin Syu 2010 Composer Competition, 2nd Place winner , Age 13-14
Justin Lam 2010 Composer Competition, 3rd Place Winner , Age 8 & under
Christine Yen 2009 Composer Competition, 2nd Place winner , Age 13-14
Christina Lin 2009 Composer Competition, Honorable Mention, Age 9-10
Brandon Lam 2008 Composer Competition, 2nd Place winner, Age 9-10
Tia Wood 2008 Bland Competition, 2nd Place winner
Anita Chitnis 2008 Composer Competition, Honorable Mention, Age 13-14
Victoria Lin 2008 Composer Competition, Honorable Mention, Age 8 & under
Mimi Yen 2006 Latin American Competition, 2nd Place winner , Advanced Division
Ryan Macdonald 2006 Latin American Competition, Honorable Mention, Advanced Division,
Danny Macdonald 2005 Latin American Competition, 1st Place winner , Intermediate Division,
Kyle Perry 2005 Composer Competition, 1st Place winner , Age 11,
Kevin Syu 2005 Composer Competition, 2nd Place winner , Age 8 + under
Mimi Yen 2005 Composer Competition, 3rd Place winner , Age 15-16
Kyle Perry 2003 Composer Competition, 3rd Place winner , Level 3-4
Eunhie Kim 2003 Composer Competition, Honorable Mention, Level 5-6
Kat Fuka 2003 Composer Competition, 3rd Place winner, Level 7-8
Sarah Villyard 2002 Composer Competition, 1st Place winner, Level 9-10
Chelsea Muth 2002 Composer Competition, Honorable Mention, Level 9-10
Jimmy Yen 2002 Composer Competition, 1st Place winner, Level 7-8
Austin Lin 2002 Composer Competition, 1st Place winner, Level 5-6
Sebra Yen 2002 Composer Competition, 2nd Place winner, Level 5-6
Brian Su 2002 Composer Competition, Honorable Mention, Level K-2
Judith Hwang 2001 Composer Competition, Honorable Mention, Level 5-6
Austin Lin 2001 Composer Competition, 2nd Place winner, Level 5-6
Alice Yeh 2001 Composer Competition, 2nd Place winner, Level 3-4
Shannie Lin 2001 Composer Competition, 3rd Place winner, Level K-2
Jason Su 2000 NVMTA Judged Recital, Honorable Mention
Austin Lin 2000 Composer Competition, 2nd Place winner, Level 3-4
Sebra Yen 2000 Composer Competition, 3rd Place winner, Level 3-4
Constance Mi 2000 Composer Competition, 1st Place winner, Level K-2
Jason Su 1999 Alice Leestma Scholarship
Jason Su 1999 Composer Competition, 1st place winner, Level 9-10
Jason Su 1997 Composer Competition, 2nd place winner, Level 7-8
Jason Su 1997 Alice Leestma Scholarship
Nadia Ghanaim 1997 Mary Smart State Auditions, 3rd place winner
Nadia Ghanaim 1997 Mary Smart District II Auditions
Erin Cain 1993 Charles Ramberg Memorial Scholarship


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