Teaching Philosophy: “As a strong believer in the life-changing power of music, my teaching is driven by my purpose to serve and inspire students of all backgrounds to realize their full potential and leave a positive impact on the lives of others. My approach to teaching is firmly grounded in developing a healthy and self-driven practice culture in my students. As a practicing teacher, I strive tirelessly to lead by example. I ensure my students feel empowered after each lesson and hold them accountable to commit to their own daily grind. Especially during times of difficulty, I love to encourage my students to follow their curiosity and guard their motivation as we share the journey of music making together.”
Biography: A native of Hong Kong based in Boston, Dr. Tommy Chiu has made appearances in major cities across Asia and North America both as a performer and an educator. As a soloist, he shared the stage with the University of British Columbia Chamber Orchestra, the Boston University Wind Ensemble, the Boston University Trombone Choir and the Brookline Community Band, and was named finalist in various concerto competitions, including that of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestral Institute and the PRISMA Festival & Academy. As an orchestral musician, he was appointed Principal Trombone of the Boston Civic Symphony in their 100th season, and regularly appears with the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra and the Chorus of Westerly Festival Orchestra, among others. During the summer season, he also served as an artist fellow in the Atlantic Music Festival and attended the International Graduate Music Conference hosted by the University of Calgary as a lecture presenter. Locally, he regularly organizes and gives community performances in the Greater Boston area, with past performances being recorded and live streamed by local televisions such as Access Framingham and Dedham TV.
Outside of performing, Tommy is a sought-after educator with more than a decade of international experience in brass pedagogy. His students over the country continue to find success in region and all-state auditions, as well as getting accepted into youth orchestra programs such as the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras and college music programs such as the Boston University School of Music. Locally, he serves on the faculties of the Dedham School of Music, the Performing Arts Center of MetroWest, the Note-worthy Experiences Music Studio, the After School Music Program at the Brimmer and May School, and Making Music Matters in the Boston Public Schools. In addition to his regular teaching duties, he has offered classes and coached sectionals at local institutions ranging from elementary to college level, such as Dedham High School, Brandeis University and Wellesley College. In the 2024-25 season, he also became Music Director of the Dedham Community Band.
Tommy holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Brass Performance from Boston University, where he was a recipient of the Brass Department Award, with previous degrees from Rutgers University and The Chinese University of Hong Kong. His primary teachers include Toby Oft of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Colin Williams of the New York Philharmonic, Jarod
Vermette of the Hong Kong Philharmonic, Don Lucas and Gabriel Rice.
Tommy began teaching in 2012 and joined Note-worthy Experiences in September 2022, where he teaches brass instruments.
Biography: A native of Hong Kong based in Boston, Dr. Tommy Chiu has made appearances in major cities across Asia and North America both as a performer and an educator. As a soloist, he shared the stage with the University of British Columbia Chamber Orchestra, the Boston University Wind Ensemble, the Boston University Trombone Choir and the Brookline Community Band, and was named finalist in various concerto competitions, including that of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestral Institute and the PRISMA Festival & Academy. As an orchestral musician, he was appointed Principal Trombone of the Boston Civic Symphony in their 100th season, and regularly appears with the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra and the Chorus of Westerly Festival Orchestra, among others. During the summer season, he also served as an artist fellow in the Atlantic Music Festival and attended the International Graduate Music Conference hosted by the University of Calgary as a lecture presenter. Locally, he regularly organizes and gives community performances in the Greater Boston area, with past performances being recorded and live streamed by local televisions such as Access Framingham and Dedham TV.
Outside of performing, Tommy is a sought-after educator with more than a decade of international experience in brass pedagogy. His students over the country continue to find success in region and all-state auditions, as well as getting accepted into youth orchestra programs such as the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras and college music programs such as the Boston University School of Music. Locally, he serves on the faculties of the Dedham School of Music, the Performing Arts Center of MetroWest, the Note-worthy Experiences Music Studio, the After School Music Program at the Brimmer and May School, and Making Music Matters in the Boston Public Schools. In addition to his regular teaching duties, he has offered classes and coached sectionals at local institutions ranging from elementary to college level, such as Dedham High School, Brandeis University and Wellesley College. In the 2024-25 season, he also became Music Director of the Dedham Community Band.
Tommy holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Brass Performance from Boston University, where he was a recipient of the Brass Department Award, with previous degrees from Rutgers University and The Chinese University of Hong Kong. His primary teachers include Toby Oft of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Colin Williams of the New York Philharmonic, Jarod
Vermette of the Hong Kong Philharmonic, Don Lucas and Gabriel Rice.
Tommy began teaching in 2012 and joined Note-worthy Experiences in September 2022, where he teaches brass instruments.
