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Biography
Classical Pianist, Educator
Dr. Jiaze Ma holds a D.M.A. (Doctor of Musical Arts) degree in Piano Performance from the University of Colorado Boulder, where she studied with internationally acclaimed pianist Dr. David Korevaar. She has extensive experience performing in solo, chamber, and orchestral settings. Her recent accomplishments include the 2024 Dean’s Graduate Student Grant Award, the Merle Montgomery Doctoral Grant, the Roser Piano and Keyboard Scholarship, and the Trotsky Piano Scholarship. Dr. Ma served as a lecturer in CU Boulder's Continuing Education Program and taught in the Youth Piano Program.
As a private instructor, Dr. Ma has successfully prepared students for ABRSM exams, recitals, and competitions. Her students have earned top prizes in both local and international events, including the MTNA Competition, Royal International Piano Competition, Bay Area Piano Competition, and many others.
Her recent research focuses on French pianism and the works of French women composers. Her piano solo album, French Elegance: Etudes and Variations, features exquisite works by Hélène de Montgeroult, Louise Farrenc, and Cécile Chaminade. In 2024, she was invited to present on Chaminade's Six Concert Etudes at the CSMTA Conference at CSU Pueblo.
Dr. Ma earned her Master of Music degree from San Francisco State University in 2020, graduating as the distinguished honoree. Her talent has been recognized through numerous awards, including the MTAC Pedagogy Award, William Corbett-Jones Piano Competition, Carla Ferrando Piano Award, and the SFSU Concerto Competition.
Committed to continuous growth, Dr. Ma is an active member of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) and College of Music Society (CMS), staying engaged with current practices in music education.
Her teaching philosophy centers on building a strong musical foundation while nurturing creativity and joy in the learning process. She believes music education is essential to a child’s development and takes great satisfaction in guiding students of all ages and abilities on their musical journey.
Our experience with Dr. Ma has been exceptional. Her patience and dedication have made a significant impact on our children’s piano journey. Not only does she maintain a strict approach to practice and technique, but her profound knowledge of piano performance is a true asset. Dr. Ma is not only a skilled instructor but also a nurturing guide, fostering a love for music and excellence in our children. We wholeheartedly recommend her to other parents seeking a remarkable piano teacher
Xiang Li
My son has been taking private piano lessons with Dr. Ma for 5 years. Dr. Ma is excellent and truly kind. She always teaches him to be precise, gives compliments when he earns it, and she is so very patient. When my younger daughter started learning piano, we tried a different teacher and quickly regretted it. Luckily Dr. Ma had an opening, so we signed up the little one with her too. When my child gets overwhelmed or frustrated with a new piece, Dr. Ma can calm her by breaking down the piece to more manageable steps. Both kids have improved so much with Dr. Ma's help, even through zoom learning this past year. And most importantly, my kids have continued to love music and want to practice more to get better and better. We are incredibly grateful to have Dr. Ma as our kids' piano teacher
Farah Kwan
Dr. Ma is an amazing teacher. She has worked so well with my son for six wonderful years. He was not always consistent at the start but now has initiative and discipline. She brought out the best in him and really opened up his musicality. My son has a great connection with her. He has told me many times that she is one of the best teachers ever.
Everett Meyer
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