Welcome to Sunny Wu Music Studio!
I believe that every child can learn music, though each may learn in a unique way. As Ignacio Estrada wisely said, “If a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn.”
I am a dedicated music educator and piano accompanist in Northern Virginia, with a background in both classical music and music therapy. My passion for teaching stems from my firm belief that learning music should be both enjoyable and accessible to everyone.
My musical journey began at the age of five in a Yamaha Music School, and music has been an integral part of my life ever since. Over the years, I have sung in choirs, played alto recorder in bands, conducted youth and children’s choirs, and served as a church pianist and choir accompanist throughout my teenage and adult life. Teaching piano has been a part of my journey since college.
I hold a bachelor’s degree in voice performance, with a second major in piano performance, from the Chinese Culture University in Taiwan. Later, I pursued another bachelor’s degree in music therapy from Ohio University, followed by a master’s degree in music therapy from Florida State University.
After earning my master’s degree, I worked as a music therapist in an Alzheimer’s ward before stepping into full-time motherhood for nearly a decade. In 2016, I resumed teaching at a Yamaha Music School in North Texas and, in 2018, founded my own music studio. In 2019, my family relocated to Northern Virginia, where I continued to teach and perform. In addition to running my studio, I serve as a piano accompanist for Fairfax County Public Schools special events and as a worship team pianist at Centreville Baptist Church.
With my background in music therapy, I have experience working with children and adults with special needs. I offer individualized music instruction for students with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and other learning differences, ensuring that every child can experience the joy of making music.
In addition to my academic credentials, I am a certified Yamaha Music Teacher and hold an Orff Schulwerk Teacher Training Level I Certificate. I am an active member of the Northern Virginia Music Teachers Association (NVMTA), National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC), Virginia Music Teachers Association (VMTA), and Music Teachers National Association (MTNA). In 2023, I was honored to be elected Vice President of the Springfield Music Club (SMC), a local NFMC chapter. Before moving to Virginia, I was recognized as the 2018-19 Denton Music Teachers Association’s Music Teacher of the Year.
I provide my students with year-round performance opportunities, including the SMC Jazz Festival, Holiday Senior Home Recital, NFMC Spring Festival, Sonatina Festival, and our annual Studio Recital. Additionally, I encourage students to participate in music theory exams. While participation in piano certificate programs is not required, I am happy to support students who wish to pursue them.
At Sunny Wu Music Studio, my goal is to nurture a love for music in every student, helping them develop confidence, creativity, and lifelong musical skills. can prepare you to take the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) or the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) exam.
