About Us

# Faculty

Nine teachers. Every one of them holds a Master’s or Doctorate in music.

Our Team

## Meet Our Faculty

Every NTPPA instructor holds a minimum of a Master's degree in piano performance or pedagogy — and a proven commitment to inspiring students of all ages.

Dr. Judith Jain
Founder & Executive Director
Carnegie Hall soloist. Performer across the US, Mexico, and internationally. Expert in performance anxiety. Personally conducts all new student interviews.
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Alexandra Taggart Olawuni
Pianist & Pedagogue · M.M. Ohio University
Master of Music in Piano Performance and Pedagogy. Warm, student-centred approach with strong pedagogical depth.
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Yi Lu
Musician & Educator · 10+ Years
Celebrated for proficiency in piano performance and music education with 10+ years of teaching experience across all ages and levels.
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Miguel Castro
Pianist · Soloist & Chamber Musician
Multi-faceted pianist known for deep passion for teaching and performing, both as a soloist and in chamber ensembles.
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Dr. ShunFu Chang
Pianist · Chamber Musician · Pedagogue · D.M.A.
International prizewinner. Multi-faceted pianist and chamber musician specialising in advanced students and competition preparation.
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Elaina McBride
Piano Instructor · M.M. Piano Pedagogy
Graduated magna cum laude with B.M. and earned M.M. in Piano Pedagogy. Nurturing teaching presence with strong academic foundations.
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Arasay Lima
Pianist · 25+ Years Experience
Distinguished pianist with over 25 years of experience in music teaching and performance across multiple countries.
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Sandra Cepero
Piano Instructor & Performer
Degrees from U of Arts Havana, Conservatory of Music Zaragoza, Austin Peay State U, and doctoral studies at U of Cincinnati CCM.
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Juan Lopez
Concert Pianist · Soloist · Pedagogue
Active concert and collaborative pianist. Associate Professor at the Conservatory of Tolima 2011–2026. International performing career.
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### 100% Advanced-Degree Faculty

Dr. Jain personally oversees faculty development through weekly team meetings. Instructors receive ongoing training in pedagogy, communication, and curriculum alignment.

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## Ready to Join Our Community?

Start with a complimentary interview with Dr. Jain — no obligation, no pressure, just a conversation about your goals.

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