Eliza Chien
Piano
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
Piano
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. Jackie Gao
Violin & Viola
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 […]
Dr. Zhao Zhao Yang
Piano, Artistic Director
D.M.A. – Michigan State University Masters – Sydney Conservatory of Music Master Faculty at Pacific Piano School since 2014 Dr. Zhao Zhao Yang was born in Beijing and began learning the piano at the age of four. In 1991, her family migrated to Sydney, Australia, and she had her first performance at the Sydney Opera […]
Vera Gerasimov
Piano
Vera Gerasimov has received her music degree from Special Music College in the Former Soviet Union. In addition to graduating with a piano pedagogy degree, Vera has also received the music degree with an emphasis in Choral Conducting. Since completing both music degrees, Vera has been working as a piano teacher in Russia and was […]
Dr. Dante Lorenzo Diianni specializes in solo classical performance and 19th century vocal accompaniment. During his time in England he completed a Master of Music degree in collaborative piano at the world-renowned Guildhall School of Music and Drama. He has also held prestigious residencies at Benjamin Britten’s Aldeburgh Festival and The University of Oxford. Dr. […]
Kat Reyes
General Manager
Kat is a Bay Area native and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music (Voice) from San José State University, with additional study in electronic music. Her background includes experience in performing arts settings, as well as creative work in DJing and videography. She values being part of a community centered around a shared love […]