CV

Education

Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) | Manhattan School of Music    

Master of Music (M.M.) | Manhattan School of Music                  

Bachelor of Music (B.M.) | Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts                         

Curatorial Appointments

Music Curator | Milton Resnick and Pat Passlof Foundation   2024–Present               

  • Curate live programs in dialogue with the Foundation’s Abstract Expressionist exhibitions, highlighting connections between sonic and visual experience.
  • Contribute to program development, including artist selection and outreach.
  • Oversee artist communications and contract management; facilitate correspondence between artists, technicians, and internal teams to ensure seamless production.
  • Produce both physical and digital content; conduct scholarly research; and manage administrative and logistical tasks, including securing image rights, coordinating ticketing, and serving as artist liaison.

Select event descriptions and program notes:

The Lineage and Innovation of Form: Phantasy, Sonata(-ine), and Sequenzas – [Program Notes]

Resonances of a New (York) Era: Feldman, Xenakis, Berio, Boulez – [Program Notes]

(Upcoming) Art Music by Da Capo Chamber Players – Works inspired by paintings and short films

Producer of Musician Relief Concerts (Livestream) | Park Avenue Pianos                   2020–2021

  • Curated and produced a twelve-concert livestream series in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Managed technical specifications for livestreams and created promotional materials, including web design, ad campaigns, and newsletters.
  • Led fundraising efforts, raising support for five U.S.-based organizations, including Purdue Bands & Orchestras (Purdue University) and the Bill Wilson Center (California).
  • Coordinated press releases and media outreach, securing international coverage from outlets such as Yahoo Taiwan, Boston Orange, and NBC News Bay Area.

Conferences

College Music Society Chapter Conferences                     03/2025 

Roosevelt University (IL), Western Washington University (WA), and Hofstra University (NY)     

Paper: Bridging Sound, Sight, and Word: The Interdisciplinary Worlds of Boulez and Berio 

Lecture-Recital: Reimagining the Encore: A Study of Berio’s Six Encores for Piano (1965-1990)

Entrepreneurship and Administration

Sales, Logistics & Operations Associate | Park Avenue Pianos                       2021–2025

  • Supervised international sales and acquisitions of Steinway pianos; conducted regular inspections and follow-up arrangements to ensure quality control and client satisfaction.
  • Organized and catalogued both physical inventory and digital assets, including evaluation reports, client database, video recordings, and audio profiles.
  • Managed multiple workflows across logistics, marketing, event coordination, and customer service, demonstrating exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Drafted and negotiated contracts with clients and third-party logistics providers.
  • Oversaw end-to-end international logistics, including certifications, crating, customs clearance, insurance, and final delivery; clients included Renner (Korea), Raiya Inc. (Japan), and Riva Mobili D’Arte (Italy).
  • Assisted with arranging piano loans and supporting events for local institutions, including Sutton Tower (Corcoran Sunshine), Sotheby’s (111 W 57th Street), the Museum of Chinese in America, and the Milton Resnick and Pat Passlof Foundation.
  • Maintained discretion and professionalism in all client-facing and internal correspondence.

Fellow, Center for Career Readiness & Community Impact | Manhattan School of Music    2021

  • Facilitated student engagement with local cultural events, including concerts, exhibitions, and performances.
  • Managed departmental calendars and supported team meetings to align schedules, goals, and communication.
  • Assisted music entrepreneurship courses by documenting class notes, supporting artistic projects, and offering individualized feedback.
  • Led monthly student seminars and provided administrative support, including grading, scheduling, and responding to student inquiries.

Teaching Experience and Others

Piano Teaching Assistant | Manhattan School of Music                         2019–21

Collaborative Pianist | Manhattan School of Music                                   2017–20

Performance Practice 

  • Early Music and Period Instrument

A Major Harpsichord Concerto by Carlos Seixas (Guangzhou Gamut Baroque Ensemble)       2023 

Promenades for Flute, Violin, and Harpsichord by Martinů (Hong Kong Art Festival)        2017 

J.S. Bach’s Christmas Oratorio under the baton of Helmuth Rilling at HKAPA       2016

  • New Music Commissions by Asian Composers

Street Scenes for Harmonica and Piano by Elliot Teo     2022

Vitreous Body of Lake Michigan for Two Pianos and Vibraphone by Zitian An     2021

For One for Harpsichord by Hippocrates Cheng Ching Nam     2015        

Awards

  • Solo Piano 

Honorable Mention, Thousand Islands International Piano Competition, USA               2022

Second Round, Ettlingen International Piano Competition, Germany            2016

  • Collaborative Piano

Best Piano Collaborator, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts         2017

Best Piano Accompanist, The Sixth Hong Kong International Violin Competition         2016

  • Teaching Awards

Distinguished Teacher Award, Hong Kong International Music and Arts Competition       2017

Distinguished Teacher Award, The 11th Zhongsin International Music Competition             2016

Music Festivals and Academies

Virtuoso and Belcanto Festival, Italy          2016

Salzburg Summer Academy, Austria         2016

International Keyboard Institute & Festival, New York            2015

Languages

English: Full professional proficiency

Mandarin (Simplified) and Cantonese (Traditional): Native

French: Intermediate (DELF B1 certified)

Digital & Computer Skills

Software Proficiency: Canvas, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro

Project Management Software: Trello, Notion, Airtable, BasecampWeb & Digital: Intermediate knowledge of SEO, website design, and content optimization