A Traveling Piano Studio- Tailored to Inspire.

A boutique traveling piano studio led by Dr. Xu Khuc, offering elite instruction in-home and online for children and adults.

At Inside Out Piano, we combine learning by ear + strong music reading comprehension. Our students explore improvisation, composition, and ear-training, alongside traditional music study— building confidence and creativity from the very first lesson.

Our Hybrid Approach

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“My daughter and I absolutely love our piano class! Ms. Audrey is incredibly talented and patient, creating a fun and supportive learning environment for both of us. The end-of-season recitals motivate us to practice and showcase our progress. I highly recommend this class to anyone looking to learn piano, whether you’re a parent, child, or both!”

—Mahsa (Adult student and parent of a student)

“My daughter is in love with the piano and Ms Ariel has been a patient and kind teacher. We are very happy with Inside Out Piano and the methodology of instruction. Highly recommend if you are interested in learning the piano.”

—Ian Sephton (Parent of a student)

“Xu is (an) awesome piano teacher. I took piano lessons as a kid and I don’t remember learning as much in 10 years compared to what Xu taught me in the last 8 months. She’s patient with the student learning their pieces, very thorough by breaking down each measure and so knowledgeable with theory, composition and anything/everything you need to know about learning piano,. I had quite a few piano teachers when I was a kid, but she’s by far the BEST teacher I have had in my piano journey. I am so BLESSED that she agreed to take me on as a student!!! I have never practiced as much in those 10 years as I have in the last 8 months. She makes piano so much fun that I want to practice everyday!!!”

—Kalei Maile (Adult piano student)

Our Team

At Inside Out Piano, our teachers are not only highly trained musicians— they’re mentors who nurture each student’s inner creativity, discipline, and joy at the piano. From early childhood beginners to advanced performers, we personalize each lesson to foster growth from the inside out. We specialize in a blend of classical technique, improvisation, ear training, and creative expression. Our team shares a passion for excellence, patience, and student-centered teaching that nurtures each student’s music potential to flourish. We believe in teaching student first, music second, and piano last.

In-Person and Online Options

We proudly serve Irvine, Newport Beach, Tustin, Yorba Linda, and the greater Orange County area.

Need flexibility? We offer online lessons as a permanent or temporary solution— including for rescheduled lessons.

Meet our team

Dr. Xu Khuc

Born in Paris and grew up in Orange County, Dr. Xu Khuc began piano at age five. Her mom, Khuc Lan, is a celebrated Vietnamese lyricist and song writer.
Dr. Khuc earned her Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees in Piano Pedagogy from California State University, Fullerton and Dr. Khuc has earned a Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Pedagogy from the University of South Carolina.
A nationally recognized pedagogue, Dr. Khuc has presented at Music Teachers National Association National Conference and South Carolina Music Teachers' Association and adjudicated for the Music Teachers' Association of California.
Dr. Khuc currently resides in Orange County, offering lessons in Irvine, Newport Beach, and surrounding areas.
Ms. Audrey Jiang

Ms. Audrey Jiang started her piano studies at age five. Later on, she studied at the Central Conservatory of Music in China. Ms. Jiang has graduated with a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance and is passionate about continuing her growth as a musician and educator.

Ms. Jiang specializes in piano performance, sight-reading, technique, and music theory. She cares about her students, not only making sure they follow her instruction and understand the lesson material, but also to help students improve in every musical way.
Ms. Ariel Qian

Ariel Qian, a pianist hailing from China, is receiving her Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance in May 2025 and continuing her studies for her Masters of Music in Piano Performance at Cal State Fullerton. Her journey with the piano began at the age of six, sparking a profound interest that has evolved into a flourishing musical career. Under the guidance of esteemed mentors such as Dr. Giorgi Lastso and Dr. Oliver Salonga, Ariel embarked on her musical odyssey. During her Freshman and Sophomore years at Cal State Fullerton, she studied under Ning An, and she continues her piano studies under the tutelage of Dr. Myong-Joo Lee.
Throughout her academic pursuit, Ariel Qian has actively participated in performances and competitions. A notable achievement in 2022 was her third-place win in the Concerto-Aria Competition at Cal State Fullerton, where she showcased her talent by performing Shostakovich Piano Concerto No.2 in F Major Op.102. This accomplishment stands as a testament to Ariel's dedication and proficiency in the world of piano performance.