

Stage Fright
DEALING WITH STAGE FRIGHT I had terrible stage fright when I first started performing again in 2006, after 12 years of not playing the...


How to Memorize Music
Over the years, I have refined my approach to learning new pieces more efficiently. Below I share some tips. RULES FOR LEARNING NEW...


2010 - Berlin International Amateur Piano Competition
Berlin Philharmonie's Großer Saal(2500 seat) for Round 4 The Berlin International Amateur Piano Competition is one of the world's biggest...


Ricker Choi Plays the Debussy Clair de Lune
This article was featured in Grand Piano Passion. Ricker Choi performing the Debussy Clair de Lune at a benefit concert for SickKids...


Businesswoman Became Creative Writer
My friend Nancy Williams is a true inspiration. She went to Harvard Business School for M.B.A, then worked in the telecom and mobile...


Yamaha AvantGrand - Hybrid Pianos
I live in a condo and used to have an upright piano. However, my neighbors complain constantly and I had to give up practicing at home. ...


Alexina Louie's Fastforward
On Sept 26, Friday evening, I had the honour of playing for composer Alexina Louie her work Fastforward - composed specifically for the...


2009 - Boston International Amateur Pianist Competition
2009 COMPETITION RESULTS 1st prize Vincent Schmithorst 2nd prize (tie) Ricker Choi, Abel Sanchez-Aguilera 3rd prize no award ...


2008 - Washington International Piano Artist Competition
above: The 6 Finalists from left to right: So-Hee Hur, Vincent Schmithorst, Rebecca Davis, Louis Dalaveris, Kathleen Penny, Ricker Choi I...