Yuek Sze (Zoe) Chau
Education and Training
Suzuki Violin Teacher Training, Books 1–8, Suzuki Association of the Americas; ’21 MM Longy School of Music of Bard College; ’18 LTCL Trinity College London
Yuek Sze (Zoe) Chau
Division: Expanded Education
Department: Early Childhood and Suzuki
Instrument: Violin; Viola
Zoe Chau is a violinist, violist, Suzuki-trained music educator, and string ensemble director based in Boston, Massachusetts. Originally from Hong Kong, she holds dual Master’s degrees in Violin and Viola Performance from the Longy School of Music of Bard College, where she studied violin with Anna Williams and viola with Sarah Darling. She also earned a Licentiate Diploma in Violin Performance with distinction from Trinity College London.
Ms. Chau serves as Suzuki Director at Monday Music Education Institute and teaches across private, Suzuki, and ensemble settings. She also directs string ensembles in Boston-area public school programs. Her teaching emphasizes strong technical foundations, musical independence, creativity, and confidence. Her students have earned distinctions in ABRSM examinations and have participated in NEC Prep Orchestras, Rivers Youth Orchestras, MMEA Eastern District Junior and Senior Festivals, Berklee Summer Programs, school ensembles, and other regional music programs.
As a performer, Ms. Chau works across both modern and historically informed Performance and has appeared at venues including Carnegie Hall, Boston City Hall, Harvard University, and more. Her experience spans orchestral, chamber, contemporary, film, and Baroque repertoire, and her recording work as a violist has received recognition from the Global Music Awards.
Ms. Chau has completed Suzuki Violin Teacher Training in Books 1–8 through the Suzuki Association of the Americas and continues to pursue professional development in both Performance and pedagogy. Her teaching is grounded in a student-centered approach that encourages curiosity, independence, thoughtful listening, and a lasting connection to music.
Curriculum Vitae
Suzuki Violin Teacher Training, Books 1–8, Suzuki Association of the Americas; ’21 MM Longy School of Music of Bard College; ’18 LTCL Trinity College London
