Chinese-Australian pianist Kelly Liu has a profound passion for integrating mindfulness and playfulness into piano education. She holds a Bachelor of Piano Performance from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and a Master of Secondary Teaching (Music) from the University of New South Wales.

Kelly made her public concert debut at the age of 14 and has since developed a diverse and extensive repertoire spanning from the Baroque era to Contemporary works. Kelly 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. Her interviews with the Music Performance Department and CutCommon Magazine were published in the same year.

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…