Introduction

Portrait of Jessica Wu

Jessica started learning piano at the age of 3. Born in Hong Kong, she is currently based in both London and Hong Kong.Jessica holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law, but her passion for music led her to pursue musical studies in the UK. She graduated with a Master of Music (Piano Performance) from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in 2022, where she studied under Professor Mikhail Kazakevich. She actively attends lessons and masterclasses around the world and has had the privilege of studying with esteemed professors and pianists, including Professor Julian Jacobson, Professor Pascal Rogé, Professor Pablo Galdo and Olga Jegunova.

Since 2025, Jessica has served as Director of Music at Christ Church Isle of Dogs, drawing on her experience as a pianist, accompanist, conductor, and choral singer to lead the choir and overseas the planning of liturgical and musical programmes.

She has previously organised recitals in both Hong Kong and London, at venues including St James's Church (Sussex Gardens, Paddington), the Royal Naval College (Greenwich), St George’s Parish Church (Beckenham), The Royal Marsden Hospital (Chelsea), and the Methodist International Church (Hong Kong).

Highlights of Other Music Qualification:

  • Trinity College London – The Licentiate Diploma in Piano Recital

  • ABRSM – Grade 8 in Piano Recital (Distinction)

  • ABRSM – Grade 8 in Musical Theory

Piano Performance

Jessica actively takes part in recital and performances. She has performed publicly and organised recitals in London and Hong Kong. For highlights of her past recitals, please click here.

Despite her passion in classical repertoire, she enjoy exploring into other styles of music and music creation including improvisation. During Whose Theme is it, Anyway? concert, Jessica and Ella Ingram improvised based on a theme provided by live and online audience. Being provided with one of the most famous paintings The Starry Night by Van Gogh as the theme of improvisation, they spontaneously created music at the concert.

She continues to advance her piano performance proficiencies and is actively looking for performance opportunities. For more about Jessica's upcoming performance, please click here.

Conducting, Choral & Accompaniment Experience

Jessica is also an experienced piano accompanist, having worked extensively with choirs, instrumentalists, and churches. In addition to the piano, she sings, conducts, and plays the organ, viola, and cello.

With over 13 years of choral singing experience, she has performed in public choral concerts, including Look at the World with John Rutter (2017). She also has a strong interest in musical theatre, pop, and Disney music, and was selected as one of the 18 finalists among 250 participants in a public singing contest in Hong Kong.

Her conducting experience includes both choral and orchestral settings, and she has led performances such as the annual concert of a Christian choir in Hong Kong.

Since 2025, Jessica has been appointed as Director of Music at Christ Church Isle of Dogs, where she leads the choir and overseas the planning of liturgical and musical programmes.

Teaching

Jessica has a strong enthusiasm in piano education. She provides in-person and online private lessons. She also teaches at Canary Music School. For more about Jessica’s teaching practice and testimonial from student’s parent, please click here.

Highlights of Piano Teaching Experience:

  • 7+ years of piano teaching experience, including individual lessons and group settings.

  • Students aged 5 - 18+ from beginner to ATCL diploma level

  • Constantly looking for innovative teaching methods to cultivate student's interest in piano (e.g. storytelling, drawing, singing and dancing)

  • Students achieved Distinction in Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 4 and Grade 5 piano and examination (ABRSM) (Click Here for More!)