Maggie Xiong — Piano Instructor

Maggie Xiong is a classically trained pianist, piano pedagogue, and musicologist with over a decade of international teaching and performance experience across Canada, Australia, and China. She is an ORMTA Certified Teacher dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in music education.

Maggie holds a Master of Music in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from the University of Adelaide (Australia), where she graduated with First Class Honors and presented solo recitals at the renowned Elder Hall. She also earned her Bachelor’s degree in Musicology (Piano Major) with First-Class Honors.

As a performer, Maggie has appeared in both solo and collaborative concerts and was invited to perform as an opening pianist for internationally acclaimed pianist Yundi Li. She has also participated in major events including the Golden Sunflower Piano Competition. Her achievements include First Prize in the 7th National Campus Talent Competition (University Division), China.

With extensive teaching experience, Maggie prepares students for major examination systems including RCM (Canada), AMEB (Australia), and CVA (China). Her teaching emphasizes healthy technique, deep musical understanding, and confident performance, helping students build strong long-term foundations while achieving excellent results.

Known for her refined musicianship and detail-oriented approach, Maggie is skilled at identifying each student’s unique needs and guiding them toward focused, meaningful musical growth. She is fluent in both English and Mandarin and works effectively with students of diverse backgrounds and age groups.

Qiuting Chen— Lyric Soprano

Qiuting Chen is an international lyric soprano specializing in bel canto and classical operatic repertoire. With an extensive background in performance and pedagogy across Europe and Asia, she is recognized for her warm lyrical timbre, stylistic refinement, and elegant stage presence.

Qiuting is currently completing the Artistic Training Programme at the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw, studying under the esteemed Prof. Dr. Hab. Ewa Iżykowska-Lipińska. She holds a Master of Vocal Music (Opera) and a Bachelor of Vocal Music from the Conservatorio di Bari "Niccolò Piccinni" in Italy, where she developed her deep expertise in the Italian operatic tradition.

An acclaimed performer and competitor, Qiuting has won numerous prestigious awards on the international stage. Her recent achievements include First Prize at the Vivaldi International Music Competition, the Gold Prize at the Max Bruch International Music Competition, and First Prize at the Bach International Music Competition. She has performed in gala concerts and masterclasses across Europe, including the Monte San Savino Festival and the Chopin–Górecki International Masterclass.

In addition to her performance career, Qiuting has a strong background in academia and musicology. She served as a full-time Lecturer in Vocal Music at the Sichuan Institute of Industrial Technology from 2021 to 2023. Her scholarly contributions include published research on "Castrati and Cross-Gender Performance" and "Pre-Romantic Elements in the Classical Period," demonstrating a profound intellectual engagement with her craft.

Combining technical mastery with musical intelligence, Qiuting is dedicated to the highest standards of vocal artistry and education, bringing a wealth of international experience to her students and audiences alike.