Danpei Han

Danpei Han is a dedicated and nurturing piano teacher who brings deep musical expertise and a thoughtful, encouraging approach to every lesson. Originally from China, she holds a Master’s degree in Piano Performance from the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, MA, and a Bachelor’s degree from Nanchang University. She is also a teaching partner of Steinway & Sons, recognized for her commitment to high-quality music education.

As a performer, Danpei has won top prizes in several competitions, including the BOYA Piano Competition, the YAMAHA Music Scholarship Competition, and the Feiping Xu Memorial Prize Asian Piano Competition. She is actively involved in chamber music projects across the Boston and New York City areas, bringing rich collaborative experience into her teaching studio.

Danpei specializes in working with beginner and intermediate students. She builds strong connections by creating a warm, relaxed atmosphere where students feel supported and understood. Her lessons are joyful and structured, with space to explore music at each student’s own pace.

While prioritizing enjoyment and musical expression, Danpei encourages motivated students to pursue goals such as competitions or ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) exams. Many of her students have passed graded exams and earned competition awards with pride.

Danpei’s goal is to help children experience the beauty of music and feel a sense of personal accomplishment as they grow—not only becoming better musicians but also more confident, expressive individuals.