Studio Testimonials
A Legacy of Exceptional Piano Instruction in Maryland

“My two boys, ages 9 and 11, have studied piano with Dr. Chen for over 3 years. I have been amazed at her ability to both inspire yet challenge my children at the same time. She strikes a perfect balance between preciseness and gentleness, and as a result, my boys are eager to do their very best. I have been playing piano myself for over 30 years, so I have an appreciation for how well they are playing, their understanding of theory, and their attention to detail because of Dr. Chen’s teachings.”

~Jonathan M., father of two intermediate students

​“My daughter is 6 years old and has been taking piano lessons and music theory with Dr. Chen for a year. After trying other teachers, my daughter and I are so glad Dr. Chen came along. She is just brilliant and extremely professional. She has taught my daughter so much in such a short period, and I love the discipline and sense of commitment to music she has helped my daughter develop. I truly believe she’s by far the best piano teacher around.”

~Raquel T., mother of a young beginning student

“We have been fortunate that Dr. Chen has been able to instruct our two girls, ages 14 and 16, in piano for the last four years. During this time we have seen not only their skill levels increase, but even more importantly, their interests in playing increase. The after-school opportunities and responsibilities for Montgomery County students are numerous, but our girls have chosen piano as the one activity they would most prefer to continue despite the increased demands on their time.”

~The Feis, parents of two intermediate/advanced students

“Dr. Chen is a great piano teacher—highly experienced and professional, which is evident in her lessons and teaching skills. She not only teaches students how to play, she also teaches music theory which will benefit them in the long run. My daughter and I also thoroughly enjoyed the recital Dr. Chen organized at Montgomery College. I was incredibly impressed with how well some of Dr. Chen’s young students performed.”

~Li Li, parent of a 7-year-old beginner

“Our three daughters, ages 7, 8, and 12, have been taking piano lessons with Dr. Chen for 3 years. We deeply appreciate the regular opportunities they have to show their skills in front of judges in competitions or an audience in recitals. Dr. Chen’s deep knowledge and enthusiasm are invaluable in ensuring our daughters perfect their piano techniques and learn how to use their fingers and arms proficiently.”

~The Dinhs, parents of three intermediate/advanced students

“We are very happy with Dr. Chen’s instruction. She is currently teaching 3 of us: myself, and my 3- and 5-year-old children. Her teaching style is broad, covering a wide range of age groups with immense patience. As an adult student of hers, I appreciate her focus on the technical and the creative expression of each piece, alongside a strong foundation in music theory.”

~Susan L., adult beginner and mother of two pre-school beginners

“We are very lucky to have Dr. Chen. She is fabulous, kind, and gentle, and she keeps our 7-year-old daughter interested and excited about piano. At her very first recital, our daughter was so nervous beforehand, but afterwards, she had not only gained performance skills but also vastly improved her confidence. Thank you so much, Dr. Chen!”

~Louise N., mother of a 7-year-old beginner

​“I am an adult piano student of Dr. Chen’s. She is outstanding in encouraging me as an adult returning to the piano to grow in my skills and repertoire. She is highly sensitive to the balance of my interest in playing more difficult pieces (Beethoven, Mozart, Schumann, Rachmaninoff) with my need to reinforce basic techniques, hand placement, and fingering. I recommend Dr. Chen as a highly skilled teacher who is flexible and uniquely able to adapt to the needs of individual students.”

~ Louise Lovell., age-60 intermediate-level retiree

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