MMMA: Piano Faculty

Katherine Anderson | Piano

A native of New York, Katie began studying music at the age of five, began giving piano lessons at sixteen, and received her Bachelor's degree in music education from the University of Rhode Island in 2005. Since that time, Katie's love of music and teaching has taken her to many different places, from a little piano studio in Rhode Island, all the way to Japan. Before relocating to Massachusetts, she spent a year teaching elementary general music at the Harlem Promise Academy in New York City. Katie has many diverse hobbies, but music, by far, is number one. She looks forward to each and every opportunity she has to share and spread that love of music with others.

Hope Banach | Piano

Hope is a native of Boston, MA, where she began her musical studies in piano, musical theater, and classical voice. Hope holds a Masters Degree of Music from McGill University in Canada. She also holds a Bachelor’s of Music in Vocal Performance from Northwestern University after studying under the tutelage of international soprano Nancy Gustafson, coaching with vocal coach and pianist Richard Boldrey, and participating in masterclasses from master teacher Marlena Malas and renowned soprano Barbara Bonney. Hope has extensive performance experience as a vocalist, having performed as a soprano and alto in Northwestern’s University Singers, University Chorale, and The Renaissance Singers, and participating ... + Morein several university productions, including Les aventures du roi Pausole, Iolanthe, Trial and Error, Interim, and 1776, as well as giving recitals. Hope knows the effects a good music teacher can have on students and aspires to equip students with the tools and encouragement necessary to foster a love for music and help them reach their fullest musical potential!

Ariadna Benitez Talavera | Piano

Ariadna is a Cuban pianist and conductor. She is working on her Doctorate of Musical Arts Degree from Boston University in Orchestral Conducting, has a Master of Music Degree from Austin Peay State University and a Bachelor of Music Degree from University of Arts in Cuba. Besides having been the conductor of the professional Matanzas Symphony Orchestra in Cuba, Ariadna has been playing the piano since she was four years old and piano is her primary instrument. She has taught students of all ages and levels, having students who have done music exams and won piano competitions, to students who just want to play music for fun.

Catherine Butler | Piano

Catherine Butler, pianist and flutist, is excited to teach young piano students in the Boston area. A Michigan native, Catherine lives in Boston where she received her master’s in flute performance from Boston University (BU) in May 2023. She earned her Bachelor Degree in Instrumental Music Education and Flute Performance from Wayne State University in Detroit. Currently, Catherine is continuing her flute studies at BU to earn her Graduate Performance Diploma. Catherine’s piano studies began at the age of 8, and she continued through the age of 17 when she began performing at her church. She is experienced in a variety of genres on the piano, including classical, contemporary, hymns, and Gregorian ... + Morechant on the organ. Currently, she enjoys working as the music director for the BU Catholic Center, where she sings, plays the piano, and dabbles on the organ every week.

Rory Butler | Piano

Rory Butler graduated from Keene State with a Bachelor of Arts in Music, with her focus in Piano and Composition. During her years of study she was an active member in the KSC Big Band and Jazz combos. She studied abroad at Kansai Gaidai University in Japan. Rory’s passion for music and learning began at a young age, enthralled in the compositions of her favorite movies and video games. She is fascinated by various learning styles and is excited to work with students. Rory treasures many relationships with music educators that changed her life for the better, and is excited to be on the other side of the equation.

Andrew Catanese | Piano

Andrew Catanese is a music producer, composer, and pianist from Medfield, Massachusetts. He graduated with a Bachelor of Music Degree in Electronic Production & Sound Design from the Berklee College of Music. Andrew started private piano lessons at the age of seven, where he studied and performed piano in the classical, pop, and soundtrack genres under Christopher Pouliot. Looking to grow in his musicianship, he joined a concert band, marimba club, and multiple choirs during his high school years, before attending Berklee. There, he studied to expand his knowledge of music theory, production technology, and composition technique. Andrew sees music as a fantastic tool for connection, self expression, ... + Moreand growth, that anyone can learn to tap into and have fun exploring.

Eric Chen | Piano

Eric J. Chen is a graduate of Berklee College of Music with a major in Professional Music and concentrations in Songwriting and Music Production & Engineering. An all-rounded musician, Eric was classically trained on the piano from the early age of six until his interests shifted to performing pop, K-pop, rock, hip-hop, and musical theater during high school. This transformation brought about a harmonious fusion of classical technique and sight-reading skills with a deep understanding of harmony, ear-training, improvisation, and composition. Eric also pursued Voice as his primary instrument at Berklee and acts as Music Director for the Northeastern Unisons, the award-winning ICCA Quarterfinal ... + Morechampions. A warm-hearted teacher who strives to impact students’ lives through music, Eric is an accomplished singer-songwriter, music producer, and food enthusiast.

Ray Demers | Piano

A recent graduate of Berklee College of Music, Ray Demers is not only a teacher but a jazz pianist, composer, sound designer, voice actor, producer, and wearer of many other hats. He has been playing the piano for around 18 years now and has been teaching for 6 years. On his business card he is a musician but in his heart he is a gamer. Growing up with soundtracks from the most interactive art form out there has inspired how he views music and how he views the world. He hopes to be able to inspire others the same way.

Sean Devlin | Piano

Sean Devlin is a pianist and composer from Pennsylvania. He graduated with a Bachelor of Music Degree from the Berklee College of Music, majoring in Film Scoring and minoring in Video Game Scoring . At 4 years old, after hearing his older sisters play piano, Sean fell in love with it and hasn't looked back since. He grew up learning classical music before expanding into pop and jazz. Sean is deeply passionate about video games and works creating both music and sound effects for them. Sean is dedicated to showing students how both fun and fulfilling music can be.

Marianna Dionne | Piano

Marianna Dionne has a Bachelor of Arts in English and Psychology from Skidmore College and a Professional General Music Studies Certificate from Berklee College of Music. Marianna began playing the piano at 4 years old and immediately fell in love with the instrument, beginning a 20+ year dedication to piano. She has mainly focused on classical music, but she enjoys exploring jazz and pop as well. She is happiest sitting at the keys and sharing music with others. Before teaching piano, Marianna worked as a special education teacher, and witnessed how impactful music and learning an instrument can be for everyone, no matter their background. With a passion for teaching and music, Marianna loves ... + Moreworking with students of all ages and skill levels, encouraging students to discover the joy of playing and inspire a lifelong passion.

Marissa Dyer | Piano

Soprano Marissa Dyer is an enthusiastic voice and piano teacher dedicated to building community and connection through music education and performance. Marissa’s studio is an imaginative space for students to explore their unique artistry and musical craft. She loves working with students of all ages, skill levels, and backgrounds, supporting every student in achieving their goals. Marissa is a firm believer in student led learning and that every student deserves lessons crafted to their needs, interests, and personalities. A diverse singer, Marissa performs a variety of styles including opera, oratorio, musical theater, jazz, and choral works. Favorite past roles include Barbarina in Boston ... + MoreOpera Collaborative’s Marriage of Figaro, Monica from The Medium with Old Town Actors Studio, and Sarah Brown in Guys and Dolls with Idaho State Opera Theater. Marissa holds a Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance from Idaho State University and a Master of Opera from the Longy School of Music of Bard College. When she isn’t busy teaching and singing, Marissa enjoys cooking, crafting, walking her pup Quincy and snuggling her cat Oliver.

Quinlan Facey | Piano

Quinlan Facey, from Dallas, Texas, is a pianist devoted to sharing his love for music and his instrument at the highest level of quality and passion. Quinlan first began his journey with classical piano at the age of 6 in Massachusetts, studying with Albert Avadyeyev. From the age of 12 and until his Bachelor’s studies at the Eastman School of Music, he learned under the guidance of Baya Kakouberi in Dallas. At Eastman, he studied under the great pianist and Van Cliburn competition winner Alexander Kobrin. Following his undergraduate studies, he earned his Master Degree in Piano Performance at UT Austin under the guidance of Professor Anton Nel. Quinlan has had the opportunity to perform across ... + Morethe country and in Europe. Some notable performances include: Beethoven’s third Piano Concerto in C Minor with the New York Concerti Sinfonietta at Carnegie Hall, Mendelssohn’s first Piano Concerto with the New Texas Symphony Orchestra, and various performances in Ragusa, Sicily, and the United States with the IBLA Grand Prize foundation. Some notable awards also include: First prize at the Nashville International Piano Competition and IBLA Grand Prize competition top prize and Prokofiev special mention. Quinlan is also a recipient of the prestigious Texas Young Masters grant, and is a frequent collaborator with the Blue Candlelight Music Series in Dallas. He is currently pursuing his Doctorate in Musical Arts at Boston University, studying with Pavel Nersessian.

Amanda Fandos Andres | Piano

Amanda Fandos is a pianist, composer, and conductor from Barcelona, Spain. She graduated from Berklee College of Music ('22) with a Bachelor Degree in Composition and Film Scoring, specializing in Orchestral Conducting. Prior to that, she did her studies at the Conservatori Superior del Liceu in Barcelona, Spain studying Contemporary Classical Composition. Her career as a pianist started at the age of six years old, thriving in classical music, and later on, she started learning other genres such as pop, rock, blues, and jazz. She has won numerous awards and scholarships, including the Amy Beach Award and the Thrive Scholarship and the Berklee World Tour Scholarship. Amanda has twelve ... + Moreyears of experience teaching private piano lessons and in music academies. She has experience working with a wide range of ages and levels, from three years old to adults. She is very flexible, always adapting to the student's needs and finding a way to make the learning experience fun and enjoyable.

Winston Feliz | Piano

Pianist and composer Winston Feliz has over twelve years of music teaching experience. With experience in various music methods, including the Suzuki Method, he has taught people between four years and 50 years of age. Winston began his music career at a young age. As the son of a church minister he organized and directed various church musical groups and accompanied the groups on keyboard and organ. Winston then began his own music school and audio recording/mixing studio in Humacao, Puerto Rico, where for ten years he instructed many students of all ages. He also became the director and keyboard player of the pop musical group “Eclipse”, which won performance and compositions awards including ... + Morebeing twice-awarded the prestigious “Festival San Juan de la Cancion” (San Juan Song Festival) in Puerto Rico. Winston attended Berklee College of Music and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in 2000. During his education at Berklee he was selected to be part of the “World Music” exchange student program in the Rotterdam Conservatory in Holland. Following graduation Winston continued his music career as an educator and music producer concentrating on his interest in music education technology. Winston’s specialty is his ability to tailor his instruction method to diverse students of all ages and abilities and to excite their passion in a musical piano and keyboard style of their own liking.

Amy Fryda | Piano

Amy Fryda is pursuing her degree in Music Education from Boston University. Her goal as an educator is to guide students to use music as a lens through which to explore the world around them. Through BU, Amy has discovered her voice as a soprano, and has had the opportunity to perform Brahms’s Ein deutsches Requiem and Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony at the esteemed Symphony Hall. She recently studied abroad at the Royal College of Music, receiving training in Alexander Technique, which she prioritizes in her private lessons. When Amy is not teaching, performing, or in classes, she can be found spending time with her friends or adding to her fun earrings collection!

Isabella Harkopf | Piano

Pianist, clarinetist, and educator Isabella Harkopf received her Bachelor of Music in Music Education and Music Performance from Boston University. Isabella is a native of Connecticut where she began her piano studies at the age of 9. She has taught private piano, clarinet, and guitar lessons through Musical Mentors Collaborative as well as general music and band in public schools in Massachusetts and has taught using the Kodály methodology as well as Music Learning Theory. Isabella believes in encouraging each student to take ownership of their own musicianship and cultivating students’ joy for making music in ways that are meaningful to them.

Zoe Hsu | Piano

Originally from Taiwan, Zoe Hsu is a pianist who is working on her Masters Degree in Piano Performance at the Longy School of Music. She earned a Bachelor Degree in Piano Performance from National Tsing Hua University in Taiwan. She has been playing the piano for about 20 years now, performing all over the world including in the Cremona Music Festival and the Interharmony Music Festival, both in Italy. She truly enjoys teaching and has over seven years of teaching experience. She loves teaching students play all genres of music from doing classical exams and competitions to playing pop music. She is very passionate about sharing her musical journey and ideas with her students. She believes ... + Morein creating a supportive and inspiring environment where students can grow both technically and expressively. She is really looking forward to getting to know all of you and helping you on your musical journey!

Luca Iallonardi | Piano

Luca Iallonardi has a Bachelor Degree from Brown University with a concentration on Music and Linguistics. He is a pianist, vocalist, conductor, composer/songwriter, producer, and music director with a particular soft spot for collaborative piano and musical theater. He started playing the piano at age seven, eventually branching from beginner classical into jazz, theater, contemporary, and other styles, and he swears by “learning by doing” — the more styles you play and the more people you play with, the more you can learn! With this, he has been able to play with dozens of ensembles in his high school, college, and beyond, and has been able to conduct some of his own pieces with the Brown ... + MoreUniversity Chorus. Luca is extremely passionate about neurodiversity and inclusion in all spaces, and makes sure in his teaching to prioritize best learning practices and care just as much as he prioritizes proficiency.

Joshua Jandreau | Piano

Joshua Jandreau is a composer, teacher, and multi-instrumentalist currently based in Boston, Massachusetts. His music has been performed, premiered, and recorded by orchestras, chamber music groups, and solo artists across the United States and Switzerland. A passionate arts educator, Joshua has been awarded grants to provide music and arts opportunities to students of low-income families. Recently, he served as a guest speaker at the 2016 Arizona Music Educator Association conference for incorporating technology in the musical classroom. As an instrumentalist, Joshua served as principal tuba with the University of Maine Symphonic Band and has played with many brass and chamber groups; as a ... + Moreguitarist, he routinely performs as a solo-artist; and as a pianist, he performs as a chamber musician and choir accompanist.

Tannielle Joseph | Piano

Tannielle Joseph, MT-BC, is a Vocalist and Pianist who has a Bachelor of Music Therapy from Berklee College of Music. Her music education began at a young age with in-home piano lessons as well as professional vocal lessons both before and during her time at Berklee. Tannielle is the lead singer of a local Boston-based band “TSTOP” that performs at venues such as The House of Blues and is very familiar with performing genres such as rock, pop, jazz, and indie. She also has a history with musical theatre and classical singing. Tannielle is a licensed music therapist and utilizes her connection with psychology and music to guide her lessons in a meaningful way.

Holly Krafka | Piano

Holly MacEwen Krafka teaches voice and piano. She has a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from Gettysburg College and a Masters in Conducting from the Boston Conservatory, where she studied both voice and piano. Ms. Krafka is founder and Artistic Administrator of the New World Chorale, performing with Boston’s major orchestras at venues such as Sanders Theater, the Hatch Shell, Fenway Park, Jordan Hall, the Opera House and the Wang Center with the Boston Ballet. She has taught music and chorus at both public and private schools, as well as her own voice studio. Her children’s choruses have performed at the Colonial Theater in Boston and European tours. She has decades of experience in teaching ... + Moreclassical, opera, musical theater, jazz, pop, contemporary a cappella, sacred and secular music as well as theory and music history. Her other love is her precious baby granddaughter, and following the careers of her three very musical sons.

Sam Landers | Piano

Sam Landers (they/them) is a New Jersey native who started voice lessons in elementary school and piano lessons in middle school. Sam has an Bachelor Degree in Music from Kenyon College, and from there went on to teach private voice lessons in Pittsburgh for seven years. During this time, Sam earned a Master Degree in Vocal Pedagogy from the Westminster Choir College at Rider University. Sam has been fortunate to teach across all styles, experience levels, and age ranges, and believes that with practice and application of proper technique, anyone can be a musician.

Lawrence Leeway | Piano

Lawrence is a professional vocalist and pianist who was a finalist on China’s Got Talent and a former K-pop trainee with SM Entertainment. He is currently working on a degree at the prestigious Berklee College of Music. Having had voice lessons since the young age of seven years old and piano lessons since the young age of five years old, Lawrence is very comfortable with teaching and performing on both instruments. With extensive performance experience across Southern California, including charity events for Mayor London Breed of San Francisco, Lawrence brings world-class training and stage expertise to teaching. An experienced teacher who has taught for many years, he is passionate about ... + Moreinspiring others and wants to help his students grow in confidence, technique, and self-expression.

Harry Li | Piano

Harry Li is a Chinese Canadian pianist, educator, and arranger with extensive experience in the RCM curriculum. He holds the ARCT Performer’s Diploma from the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM). As a teacher, Harry is dedicated to developing a broad range of musicianship in his students, equipping them with versatile musical skills and essential theoretical knowledge to enjoy music on their own terms. His lessons are interactive and engaging, emphasizing creative problem-solving and critical thinking. In addition to standard piano repertoire, Harry encourages his students to explore contemporary genres such as pop music and video game soundtracks, and offers custom arrangements tailored to each ... + Morestudent’s level. He holds a Master of Music in Piano Performance and a Graduate Performance Diploma from the Longy School of Music of Bard College, as well as a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Music from Bishop’s University in Quebec, Canada.

Josie Long | Piano

Josie is a pianist, singer, and songwriter hailing from Georgia. She graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2018 with a Bachelor of Music, majoring in Songwriting and minoring in Musical Theater Composition. When she isn’t teaching, Josie is often performing at dueling piano venues, so her knowledge of music and performance transcends all genres. Her love for music was instilled in her from a young age by her parents, who were also music teachers. Josie’s goal as a teacher is to inspire that same passion in her students while also giving them the tools to be excellent musicians.

Ell Lonsinger | Piano

Ell Lonsinger is finishing her Bachelor of Music Degree in Songwriting with minors in Recording & Production and Game & Interactive Media Scoring from Berklee College of Music. Though voice and piano have been her lifelong passions, she has learned 8 other instruments over the years including guitar, bass, and saxophone! Additionally, she has nearly a decade of performance experience specializing in rock, R&B, and musical theatre. Ell encourages students to explore music in their own way while developing a strong foundation of technique and routine. Her main goal is to cultivate creativity, confidence, growth, and a lifelong love of music in every student.

Amelia McElroy | Piano

Amelia McElroy is an experienced performer and dedicated music educator. She has taught hundreds of students ranging from toddlers to older adults through private lessons, classroom instruction, and group ensembles. As a performer, she has served as a church organist, pianist, and vocalist for several years. She is a prizewinner in the Young Artists Piano Competition at Westfield State University, placing first in 2017 and third in 2018. Classical music and lead sheet/improvisation techniques are her main specializations in piano education, while pop, folk, and classical music are her main areas of emphasis in vocals. She holds a Bachelor Degree in Social Work and a Bachelor Degree in Psychology ... + Morefrom Elms College, graduating cum laude, and is currently pursuing her Master Degree in Social Work at Boston College. Her academic background informs her developmentally appropriate teaching strategies, especially for neurodivergent students and those with learning differences. Her teaching style is positive, encouraging, and performance-oriented, with a specific emphasis on the strengths and goals of each individual student.

Inga Mironov | Piano

Inga Mironov is an experienced piano teacher who has taught private piano lessons for over 20 years in the United States as well as in her home country of Lithuania. Inga holds a Bachelor of Music Degree in Choir Conducting from Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre and a Master of Music Degree in Music Education from Lithuanian University of Educational Sciences. Inga has an extensive experience in working with young children. She is a very patient, positive and upbeat teacher who personalizes her lessons to each of her students’ needs to help them reach their full potential and to love music. Many of Inga’s students have successfully participated in piano examinations as well as other music ... + Moreevents. Besides teaching private piano lessons Inga has also taught general music to elementary and high school students and directed children choir in Lithuania. She has also been a Music Director at FBC Medfield for 15 years now, where she plays organ, piano and works with adult and children singers. Inga lives in Natick with her husband and two daughters.

Ryan Moyer | Piano

Ryan Moyer graduated from Hofstra University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts in Music. A talented multi-instrumentalist, Ryan performs with a wide range of groups in the New England area, ranging from progressive rock bands to energetic funk ensembles. With a classically trained background in piano, he loves to explore the many nuances of other genres in order to continue to broaden his knowledge of piano performance further. Ryan is an experienced teacher who has been teaching for 10+ years. He's taught students of all ages, abilities and all styles ranging from classical to jazz to contemporary and is excited to get you started on your piano playing journey!

Amber Naugle | Piano

Originally from Missouri, Amber Naugle earned her Master of Music in Voice Performance from the Boston Conservatory in 2019 under the tutelage of Victor Jannett. She arrived in New England after obtaining her Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance, studying under Stella Roden, and her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Ms. Naugle studied voice and piano from an early age and is accomplished in both instrument. She has performed voice in Italy, France, and across the United States. Her notable roles are Mother (Hansel und Gretel), Pamina (The Magic Flute), La Princesse (L’Enfant et les Sortilèges), Mrs. Gobineau (The Medium), and Despina (Così Fan Tutte). During her undergraduate studies, Ms. Naugle ... + Moreserved for 2 years as President of the Student Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing. She also virtually teaches English to Chinese children aged 3-18 and aspires to bring fun and positive energy into every class setting. She strives to understand her students on a personal level to better tailor the learning experience to the students’ interest.

Juxhin Nebiaj | Piano

Albania pianist Juxhin (pronounced Eugene) Nebiaj received a Master and Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Arts in Albania. He gained passion for teaching from his father who has worked for 45 years as a teacher. Juxhin has been playing piano and accordion since age ten. In Albania, he was a licensed teacher and taught for many years as a music teacher in the school there, teaching in both a performing arts school called the Jordan Misja Music School in Tirana and at a middle school as a General Music Teacher. His students have won in many competitions in Albania such as "Tirana Talent", "Find your talent" and "RTSH Festival". He is passionate about teaching, is very patient ... + Moreand is a great motivator.

Aiko Onuma | Piano

Aiko Onuma is a keyboard/piano player and instructor, and a music therapist She holds a degree in music therapy from Berklee College of Music, in Boston, MA. After over 10 years of varied performance experience as a professional piano player and several years of teaching experience throughout Japan, Aiko moved to the United States. She has been teaching the piano, performing as a piano and keyboard player, working as a music therapist with the elderly and autistic children, and supervising music therapy students. In 2006, she developed a new music therapy program at Deutchen Altenheim, West Roxbury, MA as their first music therapist. She has given keyboard workshops for music therapy students ... + Moreat Berklee College of Music as her unique method of using the keyboard and improvisation has been recognized. Currently she performs on piano and keyboard both independently and with several bands. Aiko hopes to incorporate her skills as a music therapist into teaching her students, as being a music therapist gives her unique insights into the human mind, as well as a strong ability to recognize the needs of each student.

Cholong Park | Piano

Cholong Park is a pianist specializing in new music. She earned her Master of Music degree in Piano Performance from Florida State University where she studied under the guidance of Dr. David Kalhous. Throughout Cholong Park’s active music career, she has developed a wide range of repertoire and discovered that chamber music, contemporary works, and piano pedagogy are her forte. She is a founding member of two chamber groups, an award-winning ensemble What Is Noise, as well as mixed chamber ensemble Some Assembly Required. In May 2014, Park made her Carnegie Hall debut performing solo and ensemble works. Park released her first album with Justin Croushore entitled "Stuff" in Fall 2017 and her ... + Moreensemble What Is Noise’s debut album "Equivocal Duration" in March 2019. Besides her music career as a pianist, she was a director of international affairs at DMZ International Music Festival in South Korea and serves as the artistic director of "Voices of North Korean Refugees" dedicated to raising funds for North Korean refugees. She has been teaching students since 2002 and has taught students of all ages & levels.

Yingyu Ren | Piano

Yingyu Ren is a pianist dedicated to chamber music, vocal coaching, solo piano performance and piano teaching. She is completing her Master of Music degree in Collaborative Piano Performance at Longy School of Music, instructed by Esther Ning Yau. She also holds a Graduate Performance Diploma in Collabroative Piano Performance from Longy School of Music and double Bachelor Degrees in Piano Performance and Collaborative Piano from Xinghai Conservatory, where she studied with Qin Wang. Yingyu have been featured in numerous concerts, including Xinghai Conservatory Concert Hall in Guangzhou and Shalin Liu Performance Center in Boston, and has won numerous piano competitions here in the US and ... + Morein China. An experienced teacher, Yingyu has taught piano both in the US and China.

Sohyun Ryee | Piano

A native of South Korea, pianist Sohyun Jun made her debut with the Shanghai Orchestra in China in 2001. She has appeared as a solo pianist, collaborative pianist, and chamber musician. She performed at the Sydney Music Festival in 2002 as well as the Piano Summer Festival in New Paltz in 2005, where Vladimir Feltsman was the Artistic Director. In the summer of 2007 and 2008, she performed at SongFest in California where she worked with Graham Johnson, Amy Burton, Kendra Colton, and Jake Heggie, as well as in various master classes for Margo Garett, Martin Katz, and the American Quartet. Sohyun was invited as a pianist for the brass department at Boston University Tanglewood Institute and performed ... + Morewith Professor Eric Rusky in 2011. She has taught for many years in her own piano studio and joined Merry Melody Music Academy since 2013. After completing her Bachelor’s Degree in piano performance at Busan National University in Korea, she came to the United States to study with Professor Stephanie Brown at the SUNY Purchase College where she also earned her Master’s and Artist Diploma. She received a second master’s degree in collaborative piano and completed her Doctorate of Musical Arts under Professor Sheila Kibbe at Boston University in 2014.

Larissa Sokoloff | Piano

Described by The Washington Post as a “superb pianist and an even better musician,” Larissa Sokoloff graduated from the Juilliard Pre-College Division, and earned an AB magna cum laude in Slavic Studies and Music from Harvard while studying privately in Boston with pianist Russell Sherman. Larissa received an Master of Music Degree from Peabody as a student of Leon Fleisher, studied at the Liszt Academy in Budapest with Ferenc Rados on a Fulbright Grant, and worked with Menahem Pressler at Indiana University in Bloomington. Larissa’s studies and performances have taken her throughout the US, Europe, and Asia. She has also worked privately with Vladimir Ashkenazy, Lazar Berman, and Andras Schiff. ... + MoreInternational awards include prizes from the Ettore Pozzoli (Milan) and Nena Wideman International Competitions. Selected performances include appearances in recital and with orchestra at Lincoln Center, the Phillips Collection, the Ravinia Festival, and in Budapest, Lugano, Moscow, Tours, Varese (Milano), and Vienna. As no single teaching approach suits all students equally, Larissa tailors piano lessons to students individually, demonstrating the skills necessary to succeed musically while cultivating students’ own, individual approach to the music they play. She supports a highly interactive, supportive learning environment, and encourages independence in practicing, allowing students to take control over their work and progress.

Alexandra Tan | Piano

Alexandra Tan started her musical studies at the age of four in classical piano. She later received a Diploma in piano performance from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM). Having completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Melbourne, Australia where she majored in voice performance and instrumental teaching and minored in piano, she continued her graduate studies at The Boston Conservatory, receiving a Masters in voice performance under the tutelage of Dr Marilyn Bulli. She has also performed and given recitals in her home country, Singapore, Australia and here in Massachusetts. Discovering her passion for teaching, she also undertook a Post Graduate Diploma ... + Morein Music Education. Alexandra has taught in a variety of settings. Besides teaching private piano and voice lessons, she has also taught in public schools in Massachusetts such as the Boston Latin School and Bigelow Middle school, teaching general music, chorus and instrumental ensembles. As a teacher, she endeavors to help students achieve their full potential by adapting her instruction to the student’s needs. Besides this, she believes music should be enjoyable and fun for all.

Vivian Tsang | Piano Program Director

Vivian Tsang was named Teacher of the Year by the Massachusetts Music Teachers Association (MMTA), the state affiliate of Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) in 2014. She has a Master of Music degree in piano from the New England Conservatory of Music. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication. She has studied with some of the most wanted teachers in the country, including Patricia Zander, Eugene & Elizabeth Pridonoff, Rosita Kerr Mang, and Suzanne Guy. Vivian has performed all over the United States, Europe, and Hong Kong and is the prizewinner of various piano competitions ... + Morein the United States and Europe. She is an experienced piano teacher whose students actively participate in performances, are winners of state-wide competitions and have performed at prestigious concert halls such as Carnegie Hall in New York. She is frequently invited to adjudicate piano events throughout the state and have lead various Master Classes. She is a Past President of MMTA.

Ryan Van Fleet | Piano

Ryan Van Fleet holds two undergraduate degrees from the Boston University School of Music in Vocal Performance and Music Education. His musical journey started at a young age; taking piano lessons for several years before falling in love with the creativity and expression of the voice. As a classical singer, he has studied voice and opera with world-renowned faculty at the Tanglewood Young Artists Vocal Program and the “Si Parla, Si Canta!” program in Arona, Italy. During his time at these programs, he sang character roles in opera scenes and took courses in Italian language, music theory and Alexander Technique. As a private instructor in Voice and Piano, Ryan’s goal is to blend his passions ... + Morefor music education and music performance to provide a fun, yet challenging musical experience for his students. With self-expression and curiosity at the heart of his philosophy, Ryan helps his students to become confident, expressive musicians.

Jake Walters | Piano

Jake Walters is a professional keyboardist/pianist who holds a Bachelor of Music Degree specializing in Jazz Piano Performance from The New England Conservatory, studying under Jason Moran, Cecil Mcbee, and Ran Blake. He has experience playing pop, jazz, and musical theatre. Jake has performed original music in Europe, across the United States, and in the Panama Jazz Festival. Walters has had the opportunity to perform with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Dave Holland, and Sarah Serpa. Jake is an experienced teacher who has taught since 2020 and also enjoys performing professionally.

Matthew Xiong | Piano

Matthew Xiong is an Australian classical pianist and teacher based in Boston, MA. He began his studies in piano at the age of 5 and he has concertized nationally and internationally in USA, Australia and Europe. Matthew obtained his Bachelor Degree for Piano performance with academic honors at New England Conservatory of Music, where he studied with Prof. Gabriel Chodos. He is currently pursuing his Masters in Music at Boston University. He has also had the opportunity to study under several revered pianists; among them are teachers such as John Perry, as well as Curtis and Juilliard faculty members Robert Mcdonald and Ignat Solzhenitsyn. Matthew has attended several competitive music festivals, ... + Moreincluding the KlavierSommer in Cochem, Germany, the Kawai International Piano Masterclass festival in Sydney, Australia, and the Beethoven institute at Mannes, New York. Matthew is particularly interested in the field of Psychology, which he believes is integral to all areas of musical practice and teaching. He is an experienced teacher who has taught for six years before coming to Boston to pursue his degrees. His ultimate goal is to delve deeply into each of his students interests and methods of learning to find a unique way to ignite their passion for music.

Rulin Yu | Piano

Rulin Yu is a dedicated piano instructor who holds a Master of Music in Piano Performance from Longy School of Music and is currently pursuing a Graduate Performance Diploma (GPD) at the same institution. With four years of university level piano teaching experience and over eight years specializing in early childhood piano education, Rulin brings depth and versatility to her teaching. She designs personalized lesson plans tailored to each student's unique needs, integrating fundamental techniques, engaging repertoire, and introductory jazz piano materials to inspire musical growth. Rulin is committed to successfully guiding her students through milestones such as the Royal Conservatory of ... + MoreMusic exams and piano competitions, but she is also versatile and loves to teach students who want to learn for the love of music and fun. Her teaching philosophy fosters a joyful, supportive environment, encouraging students to enjoy every step of their musical journey while building confidence and experience.

Kexin Zhu | Piano

Kexin Zhu earned a Master of Music in Piano Performance from the Longy School of Music of Bard College and post graduate degree, Graduate Performance Diploma from the same college. During her studies, she has showcased her artistry at prestigious venues including Pickman Hall, Harvard Square Church, Regattabar in Cambridge, and various locations in Colorado. Kexin is an experienced teacher who has been teaching since 2020 and has taught students of all ages and levels. An accomplished collaborative pianist, Kexin maintains an active performance career in the Greater Boston area. She currently serves as ballet pianist for José Mateo Ballet Theatre and holds a position as church pianist. Her ... + Morediverse musical engagements reflect both her technical mastery and sensitive musicianship.