Liza Wu

Liza Wu, NYC Professional Pianist/Vocal Coach/Performer/Music Director/Instructor- happy to help!

Online Piano tutor

NYC, NY

5 (1 review)

Piano expertise

Welcome! I love teaching, music, and all things piano related! I've taught successful piano students for over 25 years and would love the opportunity to help more people love piano playing. I'm happy...

Teaching preferences

Age

12 - under, 13 - 17, 18 - 22, 23+

Proficiency level

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced


About

Liza Wu is a classical pianist/keyboardist, organist, and instructor in Manhattan, performing regularly with professional musicians in the city, as well as internationally. She has been a long-time a...


Education

Cleveland Institute of Music

MM, Piano (Collaborative Piano)

1999 - 2021

School for Strings

Suzuki Certification, Suzuki Piano

2012 - 2014

Oberlin College Conservatory of Music

BM, Piano Performance (& Organ/Harpsichord); Piano Lab

1994 - 1999

Interlochen Arts Academy

High School Diploma and Fine Arts Award, Piano Performance (& Violin Performance)

1996 - 1998


Experience

Pianist

Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass

Aug 2008 - present

RMPBB Pianist; Pianist, Trumpet-Piano Duo and Three-Trumpet-with-Piano Recitals Pianist for internat...

Pianist/Instructor, Teacher Training Program

The School For Strings, NYC

Aug 2006 - present

Pianist for lessons, recitals, and masterclasses at "New York's premiere Suzuki-based music school" ...

Adjunct Faculty: Pianist and Vocal Coach (In-Person and Remote)

NYU, New York University

Aug 2016 - present

Pianist and Vocal Coach for NYU Vocal Dept and Studio of Harolyn Blackwell

Pianist and Vocal Coach (In-Person and Remote)

Barnard College/Columbia University

Sep 2008 - present

Pianist and Vocal Coach for students of Barnard College/Columbia University, BC/CU Choirs, and Vocal...

Keyboardist

NY Stage and Film

Jul 2022 - Aug 2022

Weekly Summer residency of pre-Broadway award-winning productions of NY Stage and Film.

Faculty: Piano Instructor (In-Person and Remote)

Avenues: The World School

Dec 2017 - May 2022

In-Person and Remote Piano Instructor for music program of Avenues: The World School, NYC campus.

Organist

Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity

Apr 2013 - Sep 2021

Organist Organist and pianist for the largest national Orthodox cathedral in the northern hemispher...

Piano Faculty and Pianist

Music Conservatory of Westchester

Dec 2017 - Feb 2020

Pianist/Instructor for Suzuki program of "Best Music School In Westchester County"

Pianist

Interlochen Arts Camp

Jun 2005 - Aug 2018

Instrumental Collaborative Pianist, Interlochen Arts Camp; Music Theater Institute, Clarinet, Trumpe...

Pianist/Vocal Coach/Music Theory & Sight -Singing Faculty

Professional Performing Arts School (PPAS), NYC

Aug 2012 - Jun 2013

Pianist and instructor of music theory and sight-singing at NYC specialized high school for the arts

Pianist/Harpsichordist

Bronx Opera Company; Orchestra of the Bronx

Aug 2008 - Dec 2012

Pianist/Orchestral Keyboardist/Harpsichordist Pianist and orchestral pianist/harpsichordist for Bron...

Pianist and Assistant Music Director

New York Youth Symphony

Sep 2007 - Jul 2008

Assistant Music Director/Pianist/Ensemble Manager Pianist/conductor/administrative liaison for adva...

Piano/Adult Chamber Music Faculty; Pianist

Diller-Quaile School of Music

Mar 2003 - May 2008

Instructor of Piano and Chamber Music for Adults, including music theory and history; vocal/instrume...

Assistant Music Director/Keyboardist

Columbia Artists Theatricals

Nov 2006 - Apr 2007

Columbia Artists Theatricals, Wonderful Town First National Tour (North America); Assistant Musical...

Director of Music

Church of St. Denis

Sep 2003 - Feb 2007

Music director/organist/pianist for five Sunday services including baptisms, communions, confirmatio...


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  • Mallory Flory

    5

    Music

  • Liza is kind, helpful, and extremely knowledgable about her craft. I highly recommend her!

    Apr 2, 2024

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60 min each

$395

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30 min each

$545

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60 min each

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