Amy Chiu

Amy Chiu is a faculty member at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM), specializing in piano performance, education, and chamber music collaboration. She actively engages in 1-on-1 private lessons, chamber music coaching, and collaborative performances with students and faculty.

• Education: Master of Music in Collaborative Piano (SFCM) and Piano Performance (Manhattan School of Music)
• Performance Highlights: Invited to perform for His Holiness the Dalai Lama during his 2007 San Francisco Tour and globally
• Leadership: Former president of the California Professional Music Teacher Association (CAPMT), organizing recitals for young pianists

Research Interests: Her work focuses on piano pedagogy, chamber music dynamics, and performance techniques. She emphasizes technical mastery, musical expression, and practice efficiency, drawing from her expertise in collaborative piano and performance interpretation.

Advising & Mentorship: Mentors students across beginner to advanced levels, with many of her pupils winning international piano competitions. She teaches in SFCM's Preparatory Division and Continuing Education programs, bridging collegiate and pre-college music education.

Personal Insights: A native of Taiwan, she admires Horowitz's recordings and follows Beethoven, Brahms, and Chopin as her preferred composers. Her teaching mantra, "No pain no gain," reflects her dedication to rigorous practice and musical growth.