XingYu Liu

Pianist, Teacher, Musician

Prospective piano teacher with 10 years of experience in teaching piano performance major students and private lessons. Adept at creating a fun and interactive learning environment. Committed to helping students reach their full potential by fostering a love of music and encouraging self-expression. Passionate about music education and dedicated to providing a positive and enriching experience for students.

Study piano since 5 years old.
2000-2009 study with the leader pianist of Qingdao Dance Drama theater ---Dawei Chen
2009-2012 study with professor of China Conservatory of Music ---Pei Sun
2012-2018 graduate from Queens College in piano performance major with piano major header ---Morey Ritt
2018-2021 graduate from master degree of piano performance major in Queens college.

Did piano pedagogy about “How to teaching piano for young children” with Doctor Donald Pirone in Queens college. (2013-2014)
Piano performance major tutor of Queens college. Teaching piano education major students or private lessons. (2013-present)
Serving as a pianist in church and song worship leader in church (Christian Evangelical Mission) (2015-2017)
Advance piano teacher in Amadeus music school of NYC, (2017-present)
Professional music exam advisor (ABRSM, NYSSMA,Royal conservatory), amount of students who won the New York state champion and pass with distinction. (2012-present)
Professional piano accompanist and art director, Coached violin students who won the 2019-2021 New York Concert Festival violin competition Grand prize and 15 students won the first prize. Performed with all of the winner in Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center (2019.11- 2021.12)
Established the “Little pianist music school” of online music teaching system which discovered new method about teaching online lesson around the world. (2020-present)

Active pianist perform multiple concert in Carnegie Weill Recital Hall, Steinway Hall,and Lefrak Concert hall. And most favorite by Nikola Kapustin.

Qingdao “ShiZheng” piano competition 3rd prize (2007)
“Steinway 4th National Youth piano competition” 1st prize in Qingdao region. (2008)
“Steinway 4th National Youth piano competition” 1st prize in Shandong region (2008)
“Steinway 4th National Youth piano competition” 4th prize in ShangHai region (2008)
Obtain Steinway Education partner certificate of New York State (2020)
Nominate the Year of Steinway Top teacher award of New York State (2022)
Nominate the Year of Steinway Top teacher award of New York State (2023)

Native in Mandarin. English.

Piano Tutor Services

Fall 2024: Aug 17 - Jan 17 (19 Weeks)

18 lessons plus Workshop Week

30-minute: $1,159.00
45-minute: $1,672.00
60-minute: $2,185.00

+ $20.00 non-refundable registration fee per semester, per student

New for Fall 2024: CSMA is now offering tuition payment plans. Students may make payments in up to 4 installments. For more information, contact Student Services at info@arts4all.org.

Tuition is higher for study with faculty designated as Distinguished Faculty.

Summer 2024: June 12 - August 15

6-week or 8-week sessions available

8-Week Session

30 minutes: $440
45 minutes: $640
60 minutes: $856

6-Week Session

30 minutes: $330
45 minutes: $480
60 minutes: $642

Summer lessons are offered as a 6-week or 8-week session depending on the teachers' availability. Students can enroll in summer lessons at any time up until the last lesson of the session.

What People Are Saying

Lichao Ni

Professor at College of San Mateo

"He taught me how to play the piano recently. I think he is best piano teacher I have ever seen. I highly recommend him."

Yuja Wang

Pianist

"I grew up with Leo, he taught me how to play the piano when I was a kid. He is a very talented and dedicated man. He is a hard worker and a great pianist. I highly recommend him."