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.

Our Hybrid Approach

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.

Try a Lesson - $79

“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. Daria Muzanova

Daria began studying piano at age six in her hometown in Russia, where she trained in a traditional music school and performed extensively in competitions and festivals.
She earned Third Prize at the international piano festival The Muse in Santorini, Greece, and after moving to the U.S., received Honors in Level 10 of the Certificate of Merit program.
Her recent awards include:
1st Place - MTAC Southern California Junior Bach Festival
2nd Place - MTAC Sonata Competition
3rd Place - 2023 Music Associates Student Concerto/Aria Competition (CSUF)
Ms. Daria earned her Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from Cal State University, Fullerton, in May 2026 and is currently pursuing her Master of Music in Piano Performance under the guidance of Dr. Myong-Joo Lee.
Her thoughtful musicianship and strong classical foundation make her a wonderful mentor for developing pianists.
Ms. Pingwen Lin

Pingwen Lin began studying piano at the age of five in Taiwan and earned both Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees in Piano Performance from California State University, Fullerton, where she studied with Dr. Myong-Joo Lee and Professor Ning An.
Ms. Lin is a member of Pi Kappa Lambda, the national music honor society recognizing outstanding academic and artistic achievement. She has appeared as a concerto soloist with the CSUF Symphony Orchestra and has performed extensively as a collaborative pianist with the Orchestra Collective of Orange County.
As an educator, Ms. Lin is committed to fostering strong technical foundations, musical understanding, and expressive artistry in her students. She strives to create a structured yet encouraging learning environment, helping students of all ages and levels build confidence, discipline, and a lasting appreciation for music.