Yuyao Qu

Additional Info:

At my core, I’m not just accompanying. I am passionate about creating a seamless musical partnership as well as coaching young musicians to make our performances better as a group, ensuring that every performance is expressive, confident, and polished. With strong communication skills and a positive, enthusiastic approach, I aim to make every rehearsal and performance an enjoyable experience.

Qualifications:
Artist Diploma in Collaborative Piano – Royal College of Music
Master of Arts in Piano – Royal Academy of Music
Bachelor of Music in Piano – University of Cincinnati, USA

Working Experiences:
- External Accompanist at Royal College of Music
- Associate Accompanist at a top private school in south London
- Co-founder of Cantabile Music, regularly organising masterclasses and yearly festival.
- Former Piano Faculty at Tsinghua International school - Daoxiang Lake in Beijing

With extensive experience accompanying both instrumentalists and vocalists, I provide professional and supportive collaboration for:
✅ ABRSM exams (Grades 1–8)
✅ Auditions & Competitions
✅ Recordings & Concerts
✅ Recitals & Exams

Speak fluent English and Chinese

📩 Get in touch – Let’s make music together!

Fees

£ 50.00 Pounds Per Hour
💰 Fees vary based on the nature of the work, urgency, and intended use, please don’t hesitate to get in touch for details.

📍Rehearsal/recording place with grand piano provided in SW11, or I can travel for on-site rehearsals with a transportation fee.

Packages fee for graded exam:
Grade 1-5 100 (1hr coaching session in prior, rehearsal/accompaniment on exam day or recording)
Grade 6-8 150 (1.5hr coaching session in prior, rehearsal/accompaniment on exam day or recording)

Instruments

Piano, Electronic Keyboard

Specialisms

Instrumental Accompaniment, Vocal Accompaniment, Musical Theatre, Musical Direction, Vocal Coaching