Do I need to own a piano before starting?

No. You can begin with a keyboard (61 keys minimum recommended for beginners). As you progress, we can discuss upgrading to an acoustic or digital piano.

What age is best to start lessons?

Children can start as early as 4–5 years old with age-appropriate methods. Adults can begin at any time—it is never too late to learn the piano.

Do you offer online or in-person lessons?

Yes. I offer both in-person lessons at my studio in Queens, NY, and online lessons via video call for students who prefer remote learning.

How long are the lessons?

Lessons are typically 30, 45, or 60 minutes depending on the student's level and goals. We can decide the best fit during your free trial lesson.

Piano Lessons · Queens, NY & Online

Master the piano, beautifully.

Engaging, personalized lessons for all ages and levels with Xingyu Liu — an award-winning teacher and Steinway Education Partner. ABRSM, NYSSMA & Royal Conservatory exam prep.

Book a Free Trial Lesson Explore Exam Prep

10+ years teaching · Carnegie Hall performer · Steinway Top Teacher nominee

What I offer

Lessons built around you

Every student is different. Lessons are personalized from the very first note — and it all starts with a free trial.

Private Lessons

One-on-one weekly lessons in 30, 45, or 60-minute formats — chosen to fit your level, goals, and schedule.

All ages, ages 4 to adult
Beginner through advanced
Repertoire tailored to you

In-Person & Online

Learn at the studio in Queens, NY, or from anywhere in the world over video — the same personal attention either way.

Queens, NY studio
Live online lessons
Flexible scheduling

Exam Preparation

Structured prep for ABRSM, NYSSMA and Royal Conservatory exams — pieces, technique, sight-reading and aural skills.

ABRSM Initial–Grade 8
NYSSMA & RCM
Mock exams & feedback

See the exam-prep plan

Curious about rates? We'll cover scheduling and tuition together at your free trial — no pressure, no obligation.

Book a Free Trial

Meet your teacher

Xingyu Liu

Pianist · Teacher · Steinway Education Partner

YouTube Bilibili

Professional piano teacher with 10+ years of experience guiding performance-major and private students. Adept at creating a fun, interactive learning environment and committed to helping every student reach their full potential — fostering a genuine love of music and the confidence to express it.

Began studying piano at age five.
2000–2009 — Studied with Dawei Chen, lead pianist of the Qingdao Dance Drama Theater.
2009–2012 — Studied with Professor Pei Sun of the China Conservatory of Music.
2012–2018 — B.A. in Piano Performance, Queens College (studio of department head Morey Ritt).
2018–2021 — M.A. in Piano Performance, Queens College.

Studied piano pedagogy — “Teaching Piano to Young Children” — with Dr. Donald Pirone at Queens College (2013–2014).
Piano performance tutor at Queens College, teaching music-education majors and private students (2013–present).
Pianist and worship leader, Christian Evangelical Mission (2015–2017).
Advanced piano teacher, Amadeus Music School of NYC (2017–present).
Professional exam advisor (ABRSM, NYSSMA, Royal Conservatory); a number of students have become New York State champions and passed with distinction (2012–present).
Accompanist and artistic director — coached violin students to the Grand Prize at the 2019–2021 New York Concert Festival, with 15 first-prize winners, and performed with them at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center.
Founded the “Little Pianist Music School,” an online teaching system reaching students worldwide (2020–present).

3rd Prize — Qingdao “ShiZheng” Piano Competition (2007).
1st Prize, Qingdao region — 4th Steinway National Youth Piano Competition (2008).
1st Prize, Shandong region — 4th Steinway National Youth Piano Competition (2008).
4th Prize, Shanghai region — 4th Steinway National Youth Piano Competition (2008).
Steinway Education Partner Certificate, New York State (2020).
Nominated — Steinway Top Teacher of the Year, New York State (2022).
Nominated — Steinway Top Teacher of the Year, New York State (2023).