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Elizabeth Yao serves as Lecturer in Music (Piano) at Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music, coordinating the secondary piano program and codirecting both the Young Pianists program and Summer Piano Academy.
Her academic credentials include:
- D.M. in Piano, Indiana University, 2021
- M.M. in Piano, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, 2015
- B.M. in Piano and B.A. in Chinese (magna cum laude), University of Washington, 2013
Yao's research investigates piano performance practice through historical and contemporary recordings to analyze the evolution of musical interpretation over the past century. Her educational philosophy emphasizes accessibility, student self-efficacy, and holistic wellness in music training, extending to K-12 outreach through programs like the San Francisco Symphony Adventures in Music. She actively contributes to pedagogical discourse through presentations at national conferences including the Music Teachers National Association Symposium.
Her performance accolades comprise:
- Southern Illinois Young Artists Organization Instrumental Competition
- Indianapolis Matinee Musicale Collegiate Scholarship Competition
- Lima Symphony Orchestra Young Artist Competition
- Ladies Musical Club of Seattle Award Tour Competition
Yao mentors students across all developmental stages through institutional programs and community initiatives, with notable collaborations including the University of Washington Symphony Orchestra and modern ensemble Inverted Space. Her artistic work has been praised for "sincerity of expression" and "intelligent, emotional coherence" in appearances with the Coeur d'Alene Symphony and Spokane Public Radio.
She codirects the Young Pianists program and Summer Piano Academy, developing structured curricula for emerging pianists while integrating wellness principles into technical training.
