Shyueh Chao (Abraham) Cheng
2616 Bradshaw Terrace,MD
Summary
Highly effective music teacher and music school honors program director ready to expand positive influence in your community.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Piano Instructor & Director of the Honors Program
Moon School of Music
Fairfax, VA
01.2022 - Current
- Helped to start and formulate curriculum and requirements for the Honors Program
- Currently serves as director for the Honors Program that oversees auditions, meetings, workshops and masterclasses.
- Teaches over twenty students weekly, with students making significant progress
- Served as concerto competition adjudicator for the Northern Virginia Music Teachers Association
Piano Instructor & Business Owner
Cheng Piano Studio
Silver Spring, MD
09.2010 - Current
- Recognized by Steinway & Sons for excellence in teaching in the greater Washington area with a Top Piano Teacher Award
- Taught piano lessons to students of various levels and cultural backgrounds for over two decades
- Established and maintained a vibrant piano teaching studio in Rockville in Rockville and then in Silver Spring
- Students passed ABRSM Practical, Performance and Music Theory exams on all levels with distinctions, and some went on to pursue ARSM, LRSM and FRSM advanced diplomas
- Held annual recitals and masterclasses at the Strathmore Mansion and the Steinway Gallery Recital Hall in North Bethesda
- Implemented emphasis on solid technical foundation as well as knowledge of music compositions and composers in each lesson
- Excelled in tailoring teaching methods and lesson plans to the student's personal needs and goals
- Successfully worked with children with special needs (especially those with autism and ADHD)
Education
Master of Music - Piano Performance
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD05.2010
Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD05.2007
Skills
- Piano performance
- Teaching
- Communication
- Leadership
- Bilingual in Mandarin Chinese and English
Timeline
Piano Instructor & Director of the Honors Program
Moon School of Music
01.2022 - Current
Piano Instructor & Business Owner
Cheng Piano Studio
09.2010 - Current
Master of Music - Piano Performance
University of Maryland, College Park
Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance
University of Maryland, College Park