Teaching

Music as a lifelong companion.

As a dedicated educator, Yi-Hui Chen brings extensive experience teaching private lessons to students of diverse ages and levels. Through her teaching at the Okemos Music Academy and her private studio, her students have successfully performed in many student recitals and other public performances.

She has mentored young musicians for the Louisiana Music Teachers Association Piano Ensemble Festival and served as piano mentor for Celebrating the Spectrum in 2025 and 2026.

Yi-Hui Chen teaching a piano student in a bright studio

Teaching · Greater Lansing, Michigan

Teaching philosophy

Meet each student where they are

The teaching philosophy focuses on building a solid technical foundation while meeting each student at their individual starting point.

Discover the expressive power of music

Students are guided to discover the expressive power of music — and to realize they are fully capable of creating it.

A lifelong companion

By cultivating artistic confidence, students come to view music not just as a subject, but as a lifelong companion.

Lessons & coaching

  • Private piano lessons

    Weekly one-to-one lessons for students of diverse ages and levels, in person or by arrangement.

    By enquiry
  • Collaborative coaching

    Rehearsal and performance coaching for instrumentalists and vocalists preparing recitals, competitions, and auditions.

    By enquiry
  • Mentoring & festivals

    Festival and ensemble preparation, including student recitals and public performances.

    By enquiry

To ask about lessons, coaching, or availability, please use the enquiry buttons above, or write to ISLAND.CQ1995@gmail.com or call (812) 272-5304.