Our Staff

Alexander Xie is a high school junior with a strong passion for music. A dedicated and accomplished musician, he began playing the piano at the age of four. Alexander debuted as a pianist at age nine at Carnegie Hall after winning the Grand Prix prize in the New York International Festival with a $1,500 scholarship. […]

Kayla Tan is a dedicated pianist and student based in the Bay Area who began her musical journey at the age of five. Her passion for piano has earned her recognition in numerous prestigious events and competitions. Notably, she performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City after winning First Place in the American Protégé […]

Cesar Leiva is a passionate pianist, music educator, and accompanist whose dedication to music has taken him across continents and into the hearts of countless students and audiences. With a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from the National University of Music in Lima, Peru, and a Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance from Florida […]

Dr. Chelsea Shi, a Chinese-born pianist, began her piano studies at the age of four. She graduated from the University of Oregon with a Doctoral degree in Piano Performance and also earned a second master’s degree in Piano Pedagogy from the same institution. She received a scholarship to Roosevelt University in Chicago, where she completed […]

Rebecca McGuire is a native of St. Louis, Missouri and currently resides in Memphis, Tennessee. She recently graduated with her Master’s in Keyboard Performance from Missouri State University, where she also received her Bachelor’s. Currently, she’s pursuing her DMA in Piano Performance at the University of Memphis under the tutelage of Dr. Artina McCain. She […]

Mrs. Mulfinger holds Bachelor of Music, Master of Education, and Master of Music degrees and is a San Jose State University alumni. She attended masterclasses from pianists Alexander Peskanov and Anne Epperson and studied with Gustavo Cardinal at Interlochen International Fine Arts Academy and is a former student of Dr. Dan Steenson and Dr. Christopher […]

With over 20 years of teaching and performing, Eliza has guided students of all ages and levels to a consistent 95% success rate in ABRSM exams. Her music journey began at age 6, inspired daily by her elder sister’s piano practice. Excelling in her studies, she graduated with top honors in piano from National Tsing […]

Paola Rapaj Kraja, who holds both a M.M. and M.Ed., is a seasoned pianist with over 20 years of experience in the realm of piano study. She earned dual master’s degrees from Charles University and the Prague Conservatory, majoring in piano performance and education. Her considerable talents have led her to perform as a soloist […]

Dr. Gao is a versatile violinist and educator who has performed and given lectures across Asia and the United States. Her performances have been featured on radio and TV programs in China, as well as at prestigious events such as the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) National Conference, the Summit Music Festivaland the Immanuel […]