Tales of the Piano
A masterclass for piano students of all levels
Macon Creek
This masterclass offers piano students of all levels an opportunity to perform for a live audience and receive feedback from an experienced teacher and performer.
Performers are invited to share music of their choosing—whether it’s a work in progress or ready for performance. This is an opportunity to grow as a musician and learn from others!
Student performers, private lesson teachers, and family members are welcome to attend free of charge.
Community observers are welcome to attend at an affordable admission price. Come to listen, learn, and be inspired!
Performers: Piano students of any level may sign up to perform in the masterclass and receive feedback from Amy I-Lin Cheng free of charge.
Teachers & Family: Private lesson teachers and family members of performers are welcome to attend free of charge.
Auditors: Community members may attend as auditors to gain insight into the artistry of piano playing—$25 general admission.
Macon Creek, 8759 Clinton Macon Rd, Clinton, MI 49236
live@maconcreek.org
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Born in Taiwan, pianist Amy I‑Lin Cheng is widely recognized not only for her expressive artistry but also for her deep commitment to teaching the next generation of musicians. A dedicated educator, she has built a distinguished career working with pianists and chamber musicians across the United States and abroad. Amy has given masterclasses throughout the U.S., Brazil, Taiwan, and Germany, guiding both college and pre‑college students with the same warmth, rigor, and musical insight that define her own performances. Her university students have earned top prizes in MTNA chamber competitions, solo and concerto competitions, and have gone on to graduate programs, summer festivals, and faculty positions in the U.S. and internationally.
Amy’s passion for nurturing young musicians extends beyond the university setting. She has taught at summer festivals, worked with youth chamber ensembles, and served on the faculties of the Franklin School for the Performing Arts in Massachusetts and the Community Music School of Ann Arbor. She currently maintains a small but devoted private studio in Ann Arbor, where she is known for her thoughtful mentorship and individualized approach.
A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music, Yale School of Music, and the New England Conservatory, Amy has held teaching positions at Oklahoma State University and Oklahoma City University. After joining the University of Michigan’s School of Music, Theatre & Dance in 2012, she now serves as Assistant Professor of Music – Piano and Piano Chamber Music Coordinator, where she teaches studio piano, coaches chamber music, and continues to shape the artistic lives of young musicians with generosity, clarity, and imagination.