is the co-founder of Da Capo Music School and a dedicated piano educator with a deep passion for teaching beginners, late beginners, and group classes.

Ms. Amanda began studying piano at the age of five in Taiwan, where she won numerous competitions and passed the Yamaha Grade 3 Examination, training under the rigorous “Asian Sparta Style” approach. However, after moving to the U.S. in 2007 to pursue her music studies, she experienced a transformational shift. Inspired by her teachers’ warmth and love for music, Amanda came to believe that true musical growth comes not through pressure but through encouragement, positivity, and the sheer joy of making music.

She earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Piano Performance and developed a special interest in world music, winning the Michael Segrove Avalos Award for her interpretation of Hispanic repertoire. Following her graduate studies, she expanded her teaching toolkit by incorporating the Suzuki Method, further enriching her student-centered philosophy.

In 2017, Amanda joined the faculty at San Francisco State University as a lecturer, teaching group piano classes for adults—an experience that deepened her love for community learning and inclusive music education.

A long-time member of the Music Teachers’ Association of California (MTAC), Amanda has been actively involved in the local music education community since 2012. She served as Chair of the San Francisco Branch from 2019 to 2020 and is currently the President of the San Mateo Branch. She is well-versed in standardized exams such as Certificate of Merit and ABRSM, and takes pride in guiding her students with clarity, warmth, and structure.

Amanda believes that “learning the basics with positive energy and encouragement” lays the strongest foundation for lifelong musicianship—and she strives to unlock the unique potential of every student in each lesson.