All-steinway Piano studio in vancouver South

Dr. Matthew Ming Li has had nearly 20 years of teaching experience in both the United States and Canada. He was an Associate Instructor at Indiana University at Bloomington, Indiana and a teaching assistant at the Royal Conservatory of Music and University of Toronto in Toronto, Ontario. He had previously been invited as a guest lecturer at the University of Florida and Trinity Western University, as well as competition adjudicator at CCC Toronto International Music Festival, and Ontario Registered Music Teacher’s Association Competition. After relocating his private studio to Vancouver in 2017, his students have consistently achieved high level of success in both local and national competitions, as well as top grades in Royal Conservatory of Music examinations. Their recent achievements include first prizes of Vancouver Kiwanis Music Festival, British Columbia Conservatory of Music Festival, Crescendo Competition, and national finalist of the Canadian Music Competition. His students have been invited to perform with the Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra as well as giving a solo performance in Carnegie Hall in 2024. Dr. Li accepts piano and theory students age 5-18, as well as college students majoring in piano. Online classes are also available upon request.

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teaching Philosophy

“To play a wrong note is insignificant; to play without passion is inexcusable.”

Ludwig van Beethoven

It is my firm belief that music education is, and should be, an integral part of a well-rounded education for everyone. I strive to help all my students to reach their full potential and attain a high standard of musicianship through discipline, hard work, and most important of all, enthusiasm and passion for music. I encourage all my students to attend live concerts when they can and listen to other instruments to expand their sound palette. Music surrounds us, and at times, the most memorable lessons are learned outside of the practice room. All students are expected to practice daily and receive their lesson every week. Students may be asked to increase the frequency of lessons as needed when they are preparing for practical examination or competition. Music theory, ear training, and sight-reading skills are important skills that will be incorporated within the lessons as early as the preparatory levels.