By Eric Liu· Updated
The studio is physically located in Cupertino, at 175 Calvert Dr near the Lawrence Expressway and Stevens Creek Boulevard corner of the city — so if you are searching for piano lessons in Cupertino, this is not a service-area page: lessons happen here. Students from Rancho Rinconada can often walk or bike over; families from Monta Vista, Garden Gate, and the De Anza College area are typically 5-10 minutes away by car.
Studio facts
Because this is the studio's home city, Cupertino students get the full in-person experience: direct feedback on touch and tone at the studio instrument, immediate correction of posture and hand position, and a stable weekly routine at the same room every week. That physical consistency matters most for beginners and for students refining tone and pedaling.
Lessons are scheduled around the realities of Cupertino school calendars — after-school windows, homework loads, and exam seasons. For families pursuing Certificate of Merit, the annual cycle is mapped backwards from evaluation dates so preparation feels steady instead of last-minute. Students who want stage time can take part in youth performance opportunities supported through the studio's nonprofit partnership with MusicNBrain.
Cupertino is one of the Bay Area's most bilingual cities, and the studio matches it: Eric Liu teaches fluently in both English and Mandarin. For many families this removes a real barrier — grandparents who supervise practice can follow the assignment notes, and parents can discuss goals in whichever language is most precise for them.
The studio sits on the eastern side of Cupertino, in the Rancho Rinconada area near where Stevens Creek Boulevard meets Lawrence Expressway. Rancho Rinconada students are effectively neighbors — some walk or bike. From Monta Vista and Garden Gate, the drive along Stevens Creek or Bollinger Road is usually 8-10 minutes. Families near De Anza College and along the De Anza Boulevard corridor reach the studio in about 5-8 minutes, which makes weekday after-school lessons practical without rearranging the whole evening.
Lessons are at the studio: 175 Calvert Dr, Cupertino, in the Rancho Rinconada area. Teaching from one dedicated room means a consistent instrument, no travel-time surcharges, and a predictable weekly slot. Online lessons are the alternative when coming in is not practical.
Yes. CM and ABRSM preparation are supported and optional — the exam track is added when the student is ready, alongside regular repertoire rather than replacing it. Many Cupertino families ask for this, and the yearly rhythm (evaluations in late winter/spring) is planned into the weekly assignments.
Yes — lessons and parent check-ins can be conducted entirely in Mandarin, entirely in English, or mixed. Many Cupertino families use Mandarin for parent communication and English during the lesson itself.
The studio is likely minutes from your home — book a free trial lesson, see the teaching room and the instrument, and leave with a clear weekly plan and pricing.
MusicNBrain·Nonprofit partner MusicNBrain supports youth performances and community pathways for students.
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Quick answers about the Cupertino studio, pricing, and booking a free trial.
Yes. I offer a free trial lesson for beginners and adult beginners so you can experience the teaching style before committing.
The studio is based in Cupertino, and I teach in-person across San Jose and the South Bay, including Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Cupertino, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Campbell, and Milpitas. I also offer online lessons. Lessons are taught in both English and Mandarin Chinese.
Yes. I teach complete beginners, adult beginners, and children ages 5+, with personalized one-on-one instruction.
Yes. Private piano lessons for adults are a core part of the studio, including complete beginners, restarters, and advanced hobbyists who want deeper control of tone, phrasing, and interpretation. If you are comparing private piano classes nearby, note that every lesson here is one-on-one — never a group class.
Tuition depends on lesson length, frequency, and lesson format. Message me for current rates, and use the free trial lesson to confirm fit before enrolling.
Look for clear weekly structure, honest technique coaching, and repertoire that matches your goals. Reviews and a trial lesson are the fastest way to confirm fit.