Ian Lao
Ian Lao
Piano Faculty
EKS Music School Quincy
Ian Lao is a Filipino-American pianist, composer, music director and teaching artist currently based in Medford, MA.
Their teaching style reflects the harmonious blend of their traditional classical piano training and inherent love for modern, approachable music. By balancing strong technical foundations with imaginative exploration, they empower students to refine their technique, grow in confidence, and discover their own unique artistic voice. As a collaborator, Ian is dedicated to nurturing and uplifting the creativity of their fellow artists and storytellers, prioritizing those from Filipino, BIPOC and Queer communities.
Ian is a graduate of Longy School of Music of Bard College with a Master of Music in piano performance, where they studied with Spencer Myer. They earned their Bachelor of Music in piano performance from Florida State University under the tutelage of David Kalhous, and began their professional piano studies with John Deckert.
