Based in Vancouver, Eric Chan is a pianist and educator recognized for his expressive musicianship and reflective, student-centered approach to teaching. He serves on the faculty at the VSO School of Music and on the committees of the Canada International Arts & Music Society and the Vancouver International Music Festival, while maintaining a private teaching studio.

Eric holds a Master’s degree in Piano Performance from Western University, where he studied with Dr. Kyung Kim, and a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Hong Kong Baptist University under the guidance of Ms. Nancy Loo. After relocating to Vancouver, he pursued further studies with Mr. Ian Parker.

As an active and emerging performer, Eric has appeared as a harpsichordist, répétiteur, and vocal coach, collaborating with members of Tafelmusik and the Canadian Opera Company. He is deeply engaged in chamber music, regularly forming and performing with a variety of ensembles. His performance career includes appearances across Canada, Italy, Singapore, and Hong Kong. During his studies, he was admitted to Music Fest Perugia, where he made his concerto debut performing Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2. He is also a prize winner in several competitions, including First Prize at the Tokyo International Youth Music Competition and the International Liszt Ferenc Competition, and finalist at the Hong Kong Open Music Competition. He has had the privilege of working with distinguished pianists including Jerome Lowenthal (The Juilliard School), Arthur Greene (University of Michigan), Rachel Cheung (Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts), Yoonie Han (New York University Shanghai), Gerardo Teissonnière (Cleveland Institute of Music), and Avan Yu (University of Cincinnati).

In addition to performing, Eric engages in writing on performance practice, particularly on mindful practicing, piano choreography and technique, and music pedagogy. He is especially inspired by the ideas of Dorothy Taubman and Seymour Bernstein, which resonate strongly with his artistic and pedagogical approach.

Eric has maintained a private teaching studio for over ten years, working with students from early childhood to adults. Born and raised in Hong Kong, he has previously taught in both international and local schools there. His teaching philosophy centers on understanding each student as an individual, meeting learners at their level, pace, and learning style while adapting his methods to support their confidence and growth. He emphasizes healthy and coordinated technique, fostering a collaborative and intellectually engaging environment that embraces each student’s unique strengths and interests. 

He also holds a Licentiate Diploma in Piano Performance (LTCL) with distinction from Trinity College London, as well as Grade 8 in Music Theory from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM).

Outside of teaching, Eric enjoys listening to jazz, exploring different cuisines, and spending time in the beautiful natural landscapes of British Columbia.