Anthony Tam
Piano Faculty | The Global Conservatory

Anthony Tam is a highly distinguished pianist, senior music examiner, pedagogue, and international competition juror, recognized globally for his authority in piano performance, assessment, and pedagogy. Based in Hong Kong, he brings decades of experience working at the highest levels of music education, examination systems, and international competitions.

Anthony holds Fellowship Diplomas in Piano Performance from the National College of Music (London) and in Piano Teaching from the Victoria College of Music (London), alongside additional performance diplomas from the Australian Music Examinations Board and the University of West London. He is the first non-British musician in over 120 years to be appointed to the Academic Board of the National College of Music and the first Chinese musician to serve as an examiner for both the National College of Music and the Victoria College of Music. He later became Senior Examiner of the National College of Music, overseeing examination administration and syllabus development.

Uniquely, Anthony is the only musician worldwide to have served simultaneously as an examiner for four different international examination boards. His work includes syllabus coordination and rewriting for piano and piano duet examinations, as well as senior examiner and chief examiner roles, including his appointment as Chief Examiner of the Italian Music Assessment Board System. His expertise in assessment makes him one of the most authoritative figures in examination and competition preparation globally.

Anthony has served as jury chair or president for major international competitions, including the Steinway Piano Competition, Mozart International Piano Competition, and Euterpe Competition in Italy, and has judged competitions across Europe, Asia, and North America. He is Artistic Director of the Neapolitan Masters Competition in Asia and PianoFocus Summer Camp in Canada, and serves as Hong Kong President of the World Piano Teachers Association.

Trained entirely in Hong Kong, Anthony began piano at age five and appeared on television performing a full Beethoven program at age six. His mentors include Kam-Mui Deng, Wo-Ping Law, Colin Kingsley, Malcolm Frager, and Shura Cherkassky, with whom he studied under special recommendation. He has since concertized internationally in the UK, Europe, Canada, and the United States.

As an educator, Anthony teaches students of all ages from Beginner through Professional levels. His teaching is structured, creative, and exam-focused, with particular strength in maximizing examination results, competition readiness, and long-term artistic development. He is also deeply engaged in teacher training worldwide, delivering masterclasses, workshops, and pedagogy programs across multiple continents.

Through a career defined by assessment authority, pedagogical leadership, and global impact, Anthony Tam brings unparalleled expertise in piano education, examination strategy, and professional development to The Global Conservatory.