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Welcome to Sydney’s leading Music School specialising in high-quality piano education. If you are looking for premium piano lessons in Sydney, our team of dedicated and experienced piano teachers provides convenient home-visit lessons across the Sydney region. We also offer lessons at our two main studio locations in Rockdale and Sylvania.
“It all starts with a passion and love for the piano.”
—Kelly Liu (Founder of Explore Music)
“A stellar performance of Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1!”
—UNSW Music Performance
“Australia’s exciting young pianist Kelly Liu is the one to watch.”
—CutCommon Magazine
Kelly holds a Bachelor of Piano Performance at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and a Master of Secondary Teaching (Music) at the University of New South Wales.
Kelly made her public concert debut at the age of 14 and she was the winner of the 2022 UNSW Concerto Competition, making her concerto debut as the soloist in Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor under the baton of Steven Hillinger at the Sir John Clancy Auditorium. Hailed as "One of the greatest piano concertos ever," the work has long been a cornerstone of the concert pianist's repertoire. Kelly’s performance was highly anticipated and praised for its virtuosity, rich colours, and sensitivity.
In 2024, Kelly performed George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue with the Sydney Youth Orchestra, conducted by Steve Williams, at the White Bay Power Station. The concert drew over 1,000 attendees and received widespread acclaim for Kelly’s dynamic and captivating performance. Additionally, she had the privilege of working with the Principal Conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic…
“The concert went exceedingly well. You played this very demanding piece with great style and musicianship and the audience loved the performance. Bravo! I must say too that I very much enjoyed the attitude, enthusiasm and open-mindedness that you brought to every rehearsal. You have great talent and I am sure you will go a long way as a concert pianist.”
—Steve Williams (Conductor of Sydney Youth Orchestra) on George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue
“Bravo Kelly! Excellent! It was really, really good!”
—Stanley Dotts (Principal Conductor of Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra)
“The Chopin was just wonderful. Congratulations to you once again for all the work you put in and for your incredible performance!”
—Steven Hillinger (Conductor of UNSW Symphony Orchestra)
You’re a Star Kelly-Congratulations on your performance with us. You have immense talent and musicality and were a delight to work with!
—Sydney Wind Symphony Orchestra
