Lam Wong

Lam Wong is the Director of Piano Studies at the University of Chicago's Department of Music and Coordinator of Piano Pedagogy at Northwestern University's Bienen School of Music. A highly accomplished pianist and educator, he combines performance excellence with pedagogical innovation. His roles include teaching at Northwestern Music Academy and mentoring undergraduate/graduate students in piano performance and pedagogy.

Education: Holds a Doctor of Musical Arts from Northwestern University (program honors), Master's from Yale School of Music, and Bachelor's from Manhattan School of Music. Recipient of prestigious scholarships including the Harold Bauer Award for outstanding accomplishments.

Research interests focus on contemporary music interpretation, chamber music collaboration, and piano pedagogy. Active in outreach through masterclasses, workshops, and adjudication roles in international competitions.

Performance highlights include collaborations with composers like Jessie Montgomery and membership in the Nova Linea Musica Trio. His recording under New Focus Recordings and frequent WFMT radio appearances highlight his artistic contributions.