Callie WONG

Hong Kong-born pianist Callie Wong is renowned for her sensitive yet virtuosic playing. She has performed as a soloist in prestigious venues across Hong Kong, Toronto, Taiwan, and Tokyo, earning acclaim for her musical depth and versatility. After relocating to Toronto from Hong Kong, Callie has performed at the Toronto Heliconian Club, Avenue Road Music & Performance's Gordon Lightfoot Concert Hall, St. George’s Anglican Church, Lawrence Park Community Church, and Infiniti Strings etc. She founded her private music studio in 2015 and is the founder of the music educational hub Musical Mind.


An accomplished international prize-winner, Callie has received awards at the Tokyo International Youth Music Competition (2020), the Hong Kong International Youth Performing Arts Festival, the Macao Asia Pacific Youth Piano Competition, and the 2023 Ontario Music Festivals Association (OMFA), where she won the Champion title. She earned the Licentiate in Piano Performance from Trinity College London with distinction, under the tutelage of Italian concert pianist Prof. Niccolò Ronchi. Callie has also attended masterclasses with esteemed musicians such as Robert Silverman, Richard Goode, and Christopher Elton. 


Callie is the founder of the educational organization Musical Mind, where she passionately promotes classical music and music education through innovative events such as themed recitals, workshops, and masterclasses. These events are designed to inspire and mentor young artists, fostering creative, technical, and artistic growth through a "360° music learning approach" that nurtures both skill and self-expression. Additionally, Callie is the Co-director (Toronto Division) of the IPPA Conero International Piano Festival & Competition and serves as an adjudicator in various music competitions.


As an award-winning piano educator and studio owner, Callie has cultivated the talents of over 100 students, inspiring the next generation of pianists with her passion and expertise. She founded her private music studio in 2015, and her dedication to teaching has earned her the prestigious Best Teacher Award from renowned piano organizations, including the Japan PIARA Hamamatsu International Piano Competition, Richmond Hill Music and Performing Arts Festival and Steinway & Sons. Her students consistently achieve outstanding results in major competitions, including 1st place finishes at the Kiwanis Music Festival, North York Music Festival, and others. Additionally, her students maintain a perfect 100% pass rate in examinations, demonstrating both their dedication and the effectiveness of her teaching approach.


Callie’s teaching style is engaging, focused, and personalized, with a commitment to tailoring lessons to each student's strengths and areas for improvement.