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Biography

Maggie Chen started the piano at the age of 5, and the cello at the age of 8. Her journey as a music educator was sparked during her time as a teaching assistant for visually impaired musicians at the National Taiwan Academy of Arts from 1992 -1995. At 19, she ventured to the United States on a musical scholarship to study performing arts at Roosevelt University. Under the guidance of renowned mentors, including Kim Scholes, Natalia Khoma, Richard Hirschl, Stephen Balderston, and Barbara Haffner, she earned both a Bachelor of Music and a Master of Music.

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From 2000 to 2005, Maggie served as the Worship Leader and Musical Event Executive Coordinator at the Evangelical Taiwanese Church in Illinois, where she led worship, planned events, managed budgets, coordinated artists, and oversaw teams. 

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This experience deepened her passion for teaching, leading her to focus on music education full-time. With over two decades of teaching experience, Maggie has shared her musical expertise with countless cello and piano students. She dedicated 17 fruitful years to the Midwest School of Music faculty. While teaching there, she also started her private music studio in Oak Brook, Illinois, where she continues to share her boundless passion and knowledge with aspiring young musicians.

Personal Life

Maggie is a devoted Christian, a loving wife, and a proud mom of two amazing kids. When she’s not teaching, she’s all about enjoying the little things in life. She loves recording cooking videos—not just for fun, but to help her college son learn how to fend for himself in the kitchen. She also admires her daughter’s knack for staying organized, and savors the quiet moments in her rose garden, sipping coffee and taking orders for her Mary Kay beauty business. And, of course, she never misses a chance to grab lunch with friends—that’s her absolute favorite.

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Maggie lives in Oak Brook, Illinois, with her husband, Roger, and their two kids, Isaac and Gabby. Their home wouldn’t be complete without Tenor, their fur baby who is totally loyal to Roger, though she secretly wishes the dog would love her just as much. 

Awards / Honors

​2021 & 2022 Top Piano Teacher voted by Steinway Piano Gallery

Steinway and Sons Educational Partner, 2017 - present
College Performance Award, 1996-2001

Worship Leader and Musical Event Executive Coordinator of Evangelical Taiwanese Church, Illinois, 2000-2006
Foundation for Artistic and Musical Excellence, USA, 2000
Rome Festival, Italy, 1998
International School for Musical Arts, Canada, 1997
Algonquin International Music Institute, Canada, 1996

Education

Chicago College of Performing Arts,

Roosevelt University

Master of Music, Performance in Cello, 2001

Bachelor of Music, Performance in Cello, 2000

Master Classes

Manhattan String Quartet, 1998

John Sharp, 2000-01

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