Timothy Bach

Timothy Bach is the Collegiate Chair of the Collaborative Piano Department at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. He teaches Collaborative Piano, Vocal Literature, Keyboard Literature, and Chamber Music. His expertise spans collaborative piano techniques, vocal accompaniment, and chamber music performance.

Education:

• BA from Stanford University
• Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Piano/Accompanying from the University of Southern California

Research interests focus on interdisciplinary music collaboration, historical performance practices, and pedagogy. His work emphasizes problem-solving in practice routines and creative learning strategies. Notable collaborations include artists Elena Obratsova, Hai-ye Ni, and Jennifer Koh.

Recordings include the Brahms Violin Sonatas with Hanwon Choi and Clarinet Sonatas with Michaels Edwards. He is also involved in preserving historical recordings, such as Lotte Lehmann’s master classes from the 1950s.

Advising and Grants: While no formal advisees are listed, his teaching roles indicate a mentorship-focused career. He prioritizes innovative approaches to music education and performance.