Piano Coaching & Lessons
Personalized one-on-one instruction in Solo Repertoire, Piano Concerti, Chamber Music, and Collaborative Piano — online and in-person.
Piano Lessons & Consultation
Dr. Archie Chen offers private in-person and online piano coaching in Solo Repertoire, Piano Concerti, Chamber Music, and Collaborative Piano. Every session is tailored to the individual student’s goals and musical background — from building core technique and musicianship to preparing for high-level auditions and competitions.
Students benefit from the same musical depth and rigour that has shaped Dr. Chen’s international career as a concert pianist, competition prizewinner, and recording artist. His approach is direct, detailed, and encouraging — focused on helping each student find their own artistic voice while developing the tools to fully realize their ideas at the keyboard.
Lessons are available to adult learners, college and conservatory students, and advanced pianists. Whether your goal is a competition debut, a conservatory audition, mastery of a new repertoire area, or RIAM / ABRSM exam preparation, Dr. Chen will design a programme to get you there.
Coaching Areas
Select the area that best matches your goals — or combine several for a fully rounded programme.
Solo Repertoire
Build your independence as a performer through deep work on solo piano repertoire across all major style periods — developing sound production, technical command, musicality, sight-reading, memorization, and stylistic awareness.
Piano Concerti
Explore the rich emotional and technical landscape of the piano concerto repertoire. Learn to balance solo voice with orchestral texture, build stamina and projection, and prepare for auditions and competition concerto rounds.
Chamber Music
Study standard piano chamber repertoire — trios, quartets, quintets, and duo works — and develop your ensemble skills through rehearsal technique, listening, and communication, culminating in a polished performance.
Collaborative Piano
Master the art of collaborative piano across instrumental accompanying, opera coaching, chamber music, and art song. Build versatility, stylistic range, and the musical sensitivity essential for a successful collaborative career.
What Dr. Chen Prepares Students For
Auditions & Competitions
Dr. Chen specializes in guiding students through the full audition and competition process — from repertoire selection and programme building to performance preparation and mental readiness. He has helped students succeed at:
University, college, and conservatory auditions · MTNA State, Division, and National Competitions · Spokane Piano Competition · International piano competitions · Festival masterclasses and recitals
Graded Examinations
Dr. Chen has extensive experience preparing students for practical examinations with leading international exam boards. Regardless of your current grade or level, his personalized approach ensures you are fully prepared and confident on exam day.
Royal Irish Academy of Music (RIAM) · Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM)
Currently Accepting Students
Dr. Chen is actively taking on new private students online and in-person. He welcomes adult learners, college and conservatory students, and advanced pianists who are dedicated, motivated, and ready to invest seriously in their musical development.
Ideal students have a solid musical foundation and clear goals — whether that’s a competition, an audition, an examination, or deepening their artistry. Previous students have gone on to win international prizes and gain places at leading music schools worldwide.