Annie Yu Cao
Annie Yu Cao began her piano studies at the age of four and has continued to blossom into a mature and enthusiastic performer. Since 2010, she has participated in numerous festivals and competitions ranging from local to international stages, consistently earning recognition and first place prizes. The past few years have been especially noteworthy with award winning performances in the B.C. Performing Arts festival, the Canadian Music Competition, Vancouver International Music Competition, Pacific Youth International Piano Competition, and many more. Annie has successfully graduated from the University of Toronto with the Bachelor of Music in Performance with Honors. She recently graduated with the Master of Music and continues to pursue Doctor of Musical Arts under the tutelage of Jeffrey Cohen in Manhattan School of Music.
“My teaching philosophy is about creating a supportive environment where students can explore their creativity while building strong technical skills. I aim to help each student find their own voice in music and enjoy the learning process along the way”