Known for her strong performance persona, Dr. Joan Tay “identifies with the music in the best possible way, and lets the…composer speak directly to the audience.” Her playing features a wide color palette, going beyond the idiomatic sounds of the piano.

Joan is an active solo and collaborative pianist, and educator. She currently teaches piano students in a studio setting but has also taught applied piano and group piano for beginners at the collegiate level. Her students have been awarded prizes at various competitions including the SIPC Bach Festival, the International Youth Piano Competitions and the Music Matters International Competition.