Every student comes to music with a different story, curiosity, and way of learning. My lessons are designed to meet each student where they are, while helping them develop the skills, confidence, and independence to become thoughtful and expressive musicians.
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Why do I teach piano?
When I first started teaching, my reason was quite simple. It was the skill I had, and I was good at it. Teaching piano allowed me to support myself and build a stable career. In Vietnam, this is also a common path. Many music conservatory graduates become teachers because there are relatively few performing opportunities unless you are truly exceptional as a performer.
At the beginning, teaching was simply a profession. But after twelve years, my reason has changed completely.
Some of the most rewarding moments have been watching my students grow—not just as pianists, but as people. I’ve seen a four-year-old who could barely focus for five minutes, who cried before every piano lesson, grow into a confident fifteen-year-old who genuinely enjoys music and seeks it out in everyday life. Witnessing that transformation is one of the greatest privileges of being a teacher.
Over the years, I have also realized how deeply music has shaped my own life. Music has comforted me during difficult times, helped me express emotions that words could not, and continually reminded me of beauty, hope, and resilience. It has healed me in countless ways.
That realization changed the purpose of my teaching. I no longer see piano lessons as simply teaching students how to play an instrument or prepare for exams. My greatest hope is that music becomes a meaningful part of each student’s life. Whether they become professional musicians or simply play for themselves after a long day at work, I want them to carry music with them—as a source of joy, comfort, curiosity, and self-expression.
What do I hope my students carry with them besides piano skills?
I have played the piano since I was four years old. Music has been part of my life for more than twenty-seven years, but some of the most important lessons it has taught me have come only recently.
Returning to school over the past two years has completely changed my relationship with music. Before that, life was always busy. I was constantly working, moving from one responsibility to the next, rarely slowing down enough to truly understand myself.
Music became the place where I learned to pause.
Through practicing and performing, I began to discover parts of myself that I had never fully understood. Music challenged me to go beyond what I thought I was capable of. It taught me how to face fear, self-doubt, negative thoughts, and failure. It showed me the value of patience, discipline, resilience, and the belief that growth is always possible.
These are lessons that extend far beyond the piano.
When my students eventually leave my studio, I certainly hope they have developed strong musical foundations and healthy technique that allow them to continue playing independently throughout their lives. I hope they understand music well enough to explore new repertoire, accompany others, improvise, and create music of their own.
But more importantly, I hope they leave with a lifelong relationship with music.
I hope they learn to recognize the beauty of music because I believe that learning to appreciate beauty in art also helps us notice beauty in life. I hope they remain curious—not only about music but about the world around them. I hope they stay open-minded, willing to explore, to listen, and to keep learning.
Whether they become musicians, doctors, engineers, teachers, or pursue any other path, I hope music remains a meaningful part of their lives, a source of joy, comfort, creativity, and reflection whenever they need it.
What experiences do I believe every student deserves through music?
One of the most important things I tell my students during lessons is:
“Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Making mistakes is a big part of learning. This classroom is a safe place for you to make mistakes, learn from them, and grow. I am here to help you.”
This belief comes from my own experience as a young music student. I grew up learning music in a fear-based environment, where mistakes often felt like failures rather than opportunities for growth. Over time, I realized how easily that kind of environment can take away the joy, curiosity, and creativity that make music meaningful.
Because I have experienced both sides, I want my studio to be a place where students feel safe to explore. I want them to understand that mistakes are not something to fear, they are evidence that you are learning, trying, and challenging themselves.
A second experience I hope every student has is the experience of being surprised by their own potential.
Throughout my own musical journey, I have repeatedly underestimated myself. There were moments when I looked at a piece of music and thought it was impossible: a difficult passage, a beautiful phrase I did not know how to express, or a level of repertoire I believed was beyond my ability. But through patience, practice, and persistence, I continued to prove myself wrong.
Music has taught me that our limitations are often not as fixed as we believe.
I want every student to experience that same discovery: the moment when they realize, “I thought I couldn’t do this, but I did.”
Through music learning, students develop more than piano skills. They develop confidence, resilience, patience, and the belief that they are capable of overcoming challenges. My goal is for every student to leave my studio knowing that growth is possible when they approach challenges with curiosity, courage, and dedication.
