Amy I-Lin Cheng
July 18, 2026
2:00 PM
Tales of the Piano
A masterclass for intermediate & advanced piano students in Lenawee County
Masterclass
Intermediate and advanced pianists are warmly invited to participate in an inspiring piano masterclass led by guest artist Amy I‑Lin Cheng. This session offers students an opportunity to refine technique, deepen musical interpretation, and receive personalized guidance in a supportive, engaging environment. This is an opportunity to prepare repertoire for performance, polish a competition piece, or simply grow as a musician. Observers are welcome as well—come to learn, listen, and be inspired!
Born in Taiwan, pianist Amy I‑Lin Cheng is widely recognized not only for her expressive artistry but also for her deep commitment to teaching the next generation of musicians. A dedicated educator, she has built a distinguished career working with pianists and chamber musicians across the United States and abroad. Amy has given masterclasses throughout the U.S., Brazil, Taiwan, and Germany, guiding both college and pre‑college students with the same warmth, rigor, and musical insight that define her own performances. Her university students have earned top prizes in MTNA chamber competitions, solo and concerto competitions, and have gone on to graduate programs, summer festivals, and faculty positions in the U.S. and internationally.
Opportunities
Performers: Intermediate and advanced piano students from Lenawee County may apply to perform in the masterclass and receive direct coaching.
* Student applicants will be asked to upload a short video.
Auditors: Non-performing students, teachers, families, and community members are welcome to attend and gain insight into the artistry of piano playing.
Amy’s passion for nurturing young musicians extends beyond the university setting. She has taught at summer festivals, worked with youth chamber ensembles, and served on the faculties of the Franklin School for the Performing Arts in Massachusetts and the Community Music School of Ann Arbor. She currently maintains a small but devoted private studio in Ann Arbor, where she is known for her thoughtful mentorship and individualized approach.
A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music, Yale School of Music, and the New England Conservatory, Amy has held teaching positions at Oklahoma State University and Oklahoma City University. After joining the University of Michigan’s School of Music, Theatre & Dance in 2012, she now serves as Assistant Professor of Music – Piano and Piano Chamber Music Coordinator, where she teaches studio piano, coaches chamber music, and continues to shape the artistic lives of young musicians with generosity, clarity, and imagination.
Questions?
Reach us any time at live@maconcreek.org.
July 19, 2026
2:00 PM
Once Upon a Piano, There Were Four Hands
Tales of New Beginnings, Wonder, and Remembrance
Performance
Join Amy I-Lin Cheng, Assistant Professor of Piano at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance, for an afternoon of piano music featuring works for solo piano and piano four hands—two performers sharing one keyboard in a uniquely intimate musical collaboration.
Highlights include Mozart’s Sonata in C Major, K. 521, a radiant and joyful work, and Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite, a richly imaginative retelling of five beloved fairy tales through music.
United by a shared mission to expand access to the arts, Beacon Arts Michigan and Macon Creek join forces to present Tales, Legends & Legacy, inviting audiences into a world shaped by stories—those we inherit, those we imagine, and those we create together. Through concerts, masterclasses, workshops, and interdisciplinary collaborations, this series explores how music and art carry our histories, illuminate our present, and spark the narratives that will define our future.
2026
Live @
Macon Creek
Impact
Macon Creek inspires connection, creativity, and stewardship through the intersection of arts and education. We provide a purpose-built environment where learners of all ages engage in immersive and collaborative experiences that cultivate artistic excellence, imaginative inquiry, and thoughtful community.
Vision
Guided by the belief that everyone is an artist, we embrace creativity as an essential human practice—one that connects us across lived experiences.
Located in southeast Michigan, Macon Creek features curated walking paths, a pond, expansive fields, a creek flowing through historic woods and 17 buildings on a 175-acre campus. Through collective creative experiences, our community forms lasting bonds rooted in curiosity, collaboration, and respect for the iterative process. Generations of artists, educators, and learners have shaped Macon Creek with the understanding that creativity thrives when it is nurtured with intention.
Our campus is a creative working environment. Surrounded by a landscape that encourages reflection and authentic exploration, Macon Creek provides an inspiring setting where art is made and shared.