Consistent ABRSM/RCM Distinctions
Guided six students to achieve Distinction on their ABRSM exams in one academic year, alongside a 90% Honors rate for students taking Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) examinations.

Consistent Junior Festival Honors Awards
Guided seven students to achieve honors on their National Federation of Music exams in multiple years in a row.

Competition Winners
Prepared multiple students for local and national piano competitions, securing top-three finishes and special awards in categories spanning classical and contemporary repertoire.

30% Enrollment Growth
Implemented engaging group lessons and organized frequent student recitals, resulting in a significant boost in enrollment at the pre-college program within a single year.

Innovative Curriculum Development
Designed and piloted specialized group classes for beginners aged 5–7, adopting playful yet rigorous teaching techniques that were subsequently integrated into the larger program’s curriculum.

Masterclass Leadership
Led masterclasses for pre-college pianists, offering individualized feedback and demonstration; participants showed marked improvements in performance confidence and musical interpretation.

Successful University Collaboration
Created keyboard skills and piano pedagogy materials that were officially adopted by the University of Michigan and San Francisco Conservatory of Music’s piano departments, influencing future teaching standards and resources.

High Student Retention
Maintained a 90%+ student retention rate through personalized lesson planning, clear goal-setting, and consistent communication with both students and parents.

Online Teaching Expansion
Incorporated findings from doctoral dissertation, Building an Online Piano Studio, to develop effective remote lesson strategies—broadening access and maintaining high engagement.