Dr. Liao is one of the most accomplished musicians and gifted teachers I have had the privilege of working with. I learned more about style and technique during two years with her than I had in a decade of study, and I approach music now in a very different way. Dr. Liao makes every principle of music easy to understand and apply to playing the piano, from practice habits to specific skill sets or exercises. Her ear is more finely tuned than any professor's I have worked with; she is immediately able to diagnose and correct anything that isn't musically immaculate.  Not only is she a wonderful pedagogue, she also has a terrific sense of humor. It was an honor and a joy to be her student for two years.

—Chelsea, sophomore at Snow College

Dr. Liao is truly an accomplished piano professor and a great pianist. During a one-year-and-a-half study with her in BMCC, I become much more confident in my piano technique and performance skills. She is enthusiastic and patient in helping her students to overcome their weaknesses and providing a verity of approaches to interpret music. Unlike my previous classical instructors, Dr. Liao allows me to explore different music styles freely and encourage me to challenge pieces that I never play before. Her piano skill is marvelous, and her performance in the faculty recital inspires me a lot as well. It was my honor to be one of her students.

—Sheng, graduate of BMCC

There is no doubt that Ms. Amber is an excellent piano teacher, who always has a genuine interest in an individual. My son Alex was Ms. Amber’s private student for about seven years. She laid a solid foundation of musical skill and concepts for him, and he developed interests in not only classical but also in jazz and pop music. Under Ms. Amber’s guidance, Alex’s music theory and technique improve tremendously. More importantly, Alex is always ready to take up any challenges he faces. Thank you Ms. Amber for being a patient and professional teacher!

—Ming, mother of Alex

Dr. Liao is a great private piano teacher. She cares about her students and helps them to reach their potential. Throughout the year and a half I studied with her, I learned so much. My technique improved immensely along with my performance skills. Analysis of the piece is also something Dr. Liao is good at. She gives some direction as to what would make the piece sound good, but also lets her student figure things out. I would highly recommend Dr. Liao to any one looking for a private piano teacher.

—Ashlie, sophomore at Snow College

I was always terrified to take classical piano lessons. Dr. Liao gave me the confidence to try and made me understand that I enjoyed it! I studied with Dr. Liao for three semesters at BMCC. It was the best piano education I had ever received in my over 30 years of playing the piano. I was nervous to take piano lessons at the college level as an adult, but Dr. Liao made it easy. I wanted to start from scratch so I was taught how to sit properly, how to hold my hands and body, how to practice effectively, and how to play and read classical music with emotion. When I learned a new piece of music we talked about the composer's life, the time it was written, and what the music meant. I never thought I would be studying classical piano. Dr. Liao prepared me for a degree at a 4 year college and now I'm a year away from finishing it!

—Seth, graduate of BMCC

Ms. Liao has taught my two kids, and they love her! She turns the boring piano practice into fun exciting exercise. Ms. Liao is an enthusiastic teacher who believes in creating an environment in which students can learn. She likes to help kids find the joy in performing and in expanding their imagination. She inspires and maintains the kids’ love and interest in music, teaching them to communicate this form of art in order to express themselves in ways that are not possibly by other means.

—Julia, mother of Catherine and Eileen