Educator

Samantha Cho joined the faculty at San Francisco Conservatory of Music in 2023. Prior positions include Cabrillo College and Pierce College.

Samantha has also coached chamber music at San Francisco Conservatory of Music Pre-College Division since 2016.

She concurrently manages a private piano studio where she prepares her students to participate in auditions and music exams. Her students have received the “distinguished” mark in ABRSM as well as the certificate of excellence from the RCM performance exam.

  • Masterclass at Harbor College

  • Masterclass at Music at Tateuchi

  • Group piano class at Music at Tateuchi

Teaching Philosophy

My mission is to guide and develop my student’s potential, building healthy hand technique and sensitive musicianship. Developing an ear for subtlety as well as the technique for virtuosity are both emphasized during lessons, giving students the skills and confidence to succeed. I have taught students of all ages - collegiate, post-retirement and children - and find unique strengths and capability from students at every stage in their life. I find it rewarding to work with older students - getting to know each student as I help them build their skills and confidence as they transition into their professional careers. I also find joy in running piano workshops for children ages 3+, using creative imagery and story-telling to teach using the refreshing worldview of a young child who is just beginning to know the world.

Planting seeds for music for students of all ages is a rewarding process.

Teaching Experience

 

2023 — Present

Professor of Piano Pedagogy, San Francisco Conservatory of Music
• Piano Pedagogy
• Pre-College Elective Courses

 
 

2019 — Present

Faculty, Southwest College
• Music Appreciation

 
 

2022 — 2023

Associate Professor, Cabrillo College
• Class Piano

 
 

2019 — 2021

Faculty, Pierce College
• Class Piano

 

Courses Taught

Piano Pedagogy

Music Appreciation

Class Piano

Sonata Form