Canadian pianist and piano pedagogue Derek Zhi Guang Chiu enjoys an active professional career.  A three-time recipient of Steinway & Sons Top Piano Teacher Award in Calgary (2016, 2018 & 2020) enjoys a successful international career as a performer, music educator, clinician, adjudicator and music consultant. Derek has performed in Canada, England, France, Germany, Italy and the United States. He has collaborated with artists Roberto Cani (concertmaster of the LA Opera), David Lakirovich (assistant concertmaster of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra), Meghan Jacoby (principal flute Chamber Orchestra Symphony by the Seas) and Laszlo Mezo (renowned Hungarian cellist). Derek is currently the Alberta Regional Representative and an Examiner for the Royal Conservatory. He is on faculty at the Cremona International Music Academy and Festival and the Vancouver Island Music Academy. Derek is based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.