Nice To Meet You!

Hi! My name is Dorothy Chia. I am a piano pedagogue, piano teacher and author. I live in Singapore with my husband, Steven, and cats, Mozart, Chopin and Dazey. 

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What My Students Say About Me:

Deng Rufen

Private Piano Teacher

"I enjoyed learning new teaching ideas from Ms. Dorothy Chia. She is a fine teaching mentor."

Jacey Tan

Adult Piano Student

"Ms. Dorothy Chia was clear in her teaching." 

My Qualifications

Masters in Music, Piano Performance and Pedagogy, University of Michigan, USA
Bachelor of Arts, Music and Communications, College of St. Catherine, USA
DH Baldwin, Fellowship Award for Excellence in Group and Private Piano Instruction, USA
CT ABRSM, Certificate in Teaching, London
Licentiate, Piano Performance, Trinity College of Music, London
Associate, Piano Performance, Trinity College of Music, London
ABRSM, grades 1-8, practical and theory
Yamaha, grade 5, Electone full certificate

Fun Facts About Me

  • I play the pipe organ in church. I serve in the music ministry at various churches in Singapore.
  • I love bracelets! You will always see me wearing one. It makes me happy when I play the piano. 
  • I am currently learning the folk harp. I own a Dusty String harp that I bought used from a music therapist. 
  • I am very active on my social media. Do check out my weekly teaching tips on my Youtube channel, dorothychiapiano where I talk about all things piano teaching and piano learning. These days, I also post my playing and lifestyle on Tik Tok. 
  • My books are currently sold in Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong.