Vivace Piano Studio
Innovate. Inspire. Empower
Emily Zheng
Founder & Piano Instructor
Dr. Emily Zheng is a pianist and educator with more than 20 years of teaching experience. She creates personalized, encouraging lessons that build technique, musical expression, creativity, and effective practice habits.
Her students have earned awards at local and international competitions, performed at Carnegie Hall, and received distinctions in ABRSM and RCM examinations. Dr. Zheng holds a DMA in Piano Performance from the University of Washington and an MM from Bowling Green State University.`
Benjamin Markin
Piano Instructor & Composer
Benjamin Markin is a classically trained pianist and composer with a degree in composition from Cornish College of the Arts. He brings experience in classical and jazz performance, composition, music theory, and analysis.
Ben helps students build expressive technique and musical independence. He also creates custom arrangements of favorite pieces so students can connect new skills to music they genuinely enjoy.
Boheng Wang
Piano Instructor
Boheng Wang is a pianist and educator pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of Washington with Dr. Robin McCabe. She holds a master’s degree from the University of Houston and a bachelor’s degree with honors from the University of Colorado Boulder.
An award-winning performer and thoughtful teacher, Boheng adapts repertoire, pace, and instruction to each student’s goals, cultural background, and learning style—creating a personalized path toward confident, expressive musicianship.