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Private piano lessons in San Jose — weekly progress you can hear

San Jose piano teacher for adults, adult beginners, restarters, and kids 5+: in-person near San Jose & Sunnyvale or online. Private 1:1 only—clear weekly plans, strong technique, and musicality. Free trial; most inquiries get a same-day reply.

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8+ years teaching
Engineer turned pianist
60+ students
Personally coached
2k followers
Bilibili followers
1:1 only
No group classes

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5-star rated studio

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Watch a short performance to see what you will learn.

A weekly plan you can actually follow

Assignments match your schedule and goals—so home practice feels focused instead of overwhelming.

Technique and phrasing you keep for life

Healthy mechanics, confident reading, and musical line so pieces sound like yours—not a stiff replay.

Parents and adults stay in the loop

English or Chinese check-ins when you want them, with clear notes on what to practice and why.

Meet your teacher

  • San Jose piano teacher · 8+ years teaching · 60+ students coached · 1:1 only (no group classes)
  • Adult beginners & restarters through advancing kids; auditions and exams when that fits your goals
  • Classical training with a structured, engineer-style approach to practice and problem solving
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Private lessons in San Jose and nearby South Bay cities—not sure where to start? Pick the page that matches you; each one spells out format, neighborhoods served, and how to book a free trial.

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Partnership with MusicNBrain

Our studio proudly supports MusicNBrain's mission to help young performers grow through real performance opportunities and community impact.

Board member introduction

I serve as one of the board members at MusicNBrain, and I bring that same nonprofit service mindset into every lesson, recital, and student pathway we build together.

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Events, recitals, workshops, and community impact opportunities for young performers.

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What you get in every lesson

  • Private piano lessons in San Jose (one student, one teacher—no group classes)
  • Weekly or bi-weekly schedules
  • In-person across San Jose, Sunnyvale & South Bay, plus online
  • Exam prep, auditions, and competitions
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Example performances

I am honored to have 2k followers on Bilibili. Follow me to see more performances and videos.

Liszt Sonata In B Minor (Excerpt)
Chopin Nocturne in C minor, Op.48 No.1 (Excerpt)
Beethoven Piano Sonata No.28, Op.101 1st movement
Mozart Sonata K. 576, 2nd movement
Chopin: Nocturne in B major, Op. 62 No. 1
Bach: Partita for Keyboard No. 6, BWV 830 (Excerpt)

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5-star rated studio

Read public reviews from students and parents in the San Jose area—then book a free trial to see if the fit is right.

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Student and parent testimonials

Eric is a fantastic teacher! I have been learning from Eric for about 9 months now and have absolutely loved it! He caters to my individual needs and plans every lesson meticulously and is very focused on mixing good technique with musical sense.

Angad Singh

Eric is a fantastic piano teacher for our son, who started with no prior experience. He is very patient, flexible, and encouraging, which has made learning piano a truly positive experience.

Thunyarat “Bam” Amornpetchkul

Eric has many great insights on both techniques and musicality. He is also a patient instructor. 10/10.

Yudan Guo

Epic teacher! With great passion to both beginners and intermediate students.

Jeremy Lin

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