I-Wen Tseng is a distinguished piano teacher with over three decades of teaching experience. She began her career in the 1990s, offering private piano lessons in New Jersey and New York City. Her students have consistently achieved high standards in ABRSM exams, Trinity College music exams, and NJMTA piano festivals. In 2014, Tseng relocated to Maryland, establishing her private piano studio in Columbia in 2015.

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     Tseng holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Piano Performance from the Manhattan School of Music, where she was mentored by esteemed teachers such as Dr. Solomon Mikowsky and Dr. Marc Silverman. She also received coaching from renowned chamber musicians like Ani Kavafian and Isidore Cohen. As a performer, Tseng has appeared as a soloist and collaborative pianist in New York City, New Jersey, and Maryland, and was honored with the Best Bach Performance award at the Washington International Pianist Artists Competition.

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     Dedicated to continuous improvement in piano pedagogy and technique, Tseng embraced the Taubman Approach, a method designed to help pianists play with greater ease and avoid injury. She is a certified Taubman Approach Instructor, having trained under Robert Durso, and she actively promotes this technique through workshops and talks in Maryland and Taiwan.

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     In addition to maintaining her private studio, Tseng is affiliated with several professional organizations, including the Music Teachers National Association, Maryland State Music Teachers Association, Greater Columbia Music Teachers Association, and Howard County Music Teachers Association. She also serves on the piano faculty at Howard Community College and The Music Institute.

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     Tseng’s teaching philosophy emphasizes individualized instruction, focusing on ergonomic techniques and personalized solutions to technical challenges. Her students, ranging from beginners to advanced pianists, have praised her for her ability to improve their playing comfort, tone, and speed.