Located in mid-town Toronto, we are professional music teachers offering music lessons and chamber music playing opportunities for music learners of all ages.
Our purple piano was gifted by a dear friend who is a talented musician deeply passionate about music. This piano has accompanied him for years, and as he decided to relocate to a different country, he would like to pass it on to a musician.
By passing on the profound love, passion, commitment, and unique story of this purple piano to our students, our nurturing, engaging music lessons allow students to not only succeed their musical goals but also gain experiences collaborating with others through chamber music.
Having worked in professional orchestras and taught in music academies for over 15 years, we are dedicated to fostering close teacher-student relationships and providing students with unique practice tips to help them reach musical goals. Whether you are preparing for the RCM exam, participating in competitions or just learning music for fun, our teachers are here for you.
The best part of learning music is to be able to share music with your audience and play with others. At Purple Piano Music, we provide chamber playing opportunities for students to make friends and to learn how to collaborate with others through musical communication.
Chia-Yu Hsu is currently the principal bassoonist at the National Ballet of Canada Orchestra, and an extra/sub bassoonist at the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. While maintaining their private bassoon-teaching studio, Chia-Yu also teaches piano and music theory in numerous music schools in GTA area.
Chia-Yu earned a doctorate degree in musical arts (DMA) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2019, a master's degree from The Buchmann-Mehta School of Music, Tel Aviv University, Israel in 2014. During their time in Israel, Chia-yu was appointed as a bassoon soloist by the world-renowned conductor Zubin Mehta, collaborating with him on Mozart's Bassoon Concerto, KV 191.
An avid chamber music player, Chia-Yu has joined Meitar Ensemble (Israel’s prestigious contemporary ensemble), Wingra Quintet (Wind Quintet by professors at the UW-Madison), and Fellow Wind Quintet by the Civic Orchestra of Chicago. Music collaborations and communications make up the core of Chia-Yu's education, which enables students to gain experience working with others at an earlier age.
Chieh-Ying obtained her Master’s degree in Oboe Performance at the University of Toronto where she received generous sponsorship from the Toronto Women’s Music Club to complete her studies.
As an active orchestral performer, Chieh-Ying actively performs in professional orchestras and chamber groups. Her presents include the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Kingston Symphony Orchestra, Windsor Symphony Orchestra, Niagara Symphony Orchestra, and many more professional and community groups.
With over 10 years of teaching experience, Chieh-Ying has helped students get into several art and music schools. She is regularly invited to give private lessons and masterclasses at Earl Haig High School and the University of Toronto Schools.
We offer variety of lessons from preparing fundamental musical knowledge to empowering students to perform outstanding concerts on stage
Learn piano for fun, for exams, or both! In our studio, students have the option of playing chamber music with others!
We teach oboe students at all levels. Our students have the option of playing chamber music with others!
We teach bassoon students at all levels. Our students have the option of playing chamber music with others!
Learn how to play with others. Chamber music coaching session is for students who wish gaining experiences working with other musicians. We accept any instrumentalists in any level.
Music theory plays the most important role throughout the musical journey. We specialize in teaching RCM Celebrate Theory of all levels.
Learn how to write melodies with the right chords. We provide students with real world experience to have their pieces performed by musicians.
Having great listening and sight-reading skills increase musical versatility. We also help you excel your RCM exams.
Having perfect pitch accelerates your music learning. Get tips and tricks from Dr. Hsu on how to practice the skill.
* for students who are 12-yrs and younger
Improvisation is a great way to instantly express emotions and ideas through music. This class is provided in beginner to intermediate level.
Purple Piano Music offers flexible and customizable lessons and payment schedule.
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