Elizabeth Michelle Heryawan

Pianist | Music Educator | Accompanist

Elizabeth Michelle Heryawan is an Indonesian classical pianist, collaborative accompanist, and music educator. She holds a Master of Music degree (M. Mus) in Piano Performance from the Australian Institute of Music in Sydney. Her extensive formal training includes four classical piano performance diplomas with distinction from the London College of Music (LCM) at the University of West London: Diploma (DipLCM), Associate (ALCM), Licentiate (LLCM), and Fellowship (FLCM). Additionally, she holds the DipABRSM from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music and she successfully completed the Yamaha Advanced Certificate examinations Grade 5 to Grade 3 from the Yamaha Music Foundation, qualifications essential for educators and examiners within Yamaha Music Schools.

Her performance credentials include international competition victories, notably earning first place at the Charleston International Music Competition 2020 (USA), first prize at the Golden Classical Music Awards International Competition 2021 (USA), and receiving the Tomplay Special Prize at the London Young Musician International Competition 2020 (UK). For her early achievements in piano performance, she was awarded three national records by the Museum Rekor-Dunia Indonesia (MURI) and a world record recognized by the Record Holders Republic. As an active performer, her work extends across international stages, with recent solo and chamber engagements in Europe and Southeast Asia, and she is frequently engaged as a collaborative accompanist for professional examinations, auditions, and recitals.

Beyond the stage, she is the founder of Elize Piano Studio, an international online music academy. Since 2020, she has focused on developing systematic methodologies for online piano pedagogy, integrating digital technology to teach students across Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, various European and Asian countries. Her educational curriculum specializes in preparing candidates for ABRSM and LCM examinations, successfully guiding her students toward top marks and international competition placements.

Educations & Qualifications

Australian Institute of Music

Master of Music in Classical Piano Performance.

London College of Music, from University of West London

Four diplomas in classical piano performance with distinction: Diploma (DipLCM), Associate (ALCM), Licentiate (LLCM), and Fellowship (FLCM).

Yamaha Music Foundation (Japan)

Yamaha Advanced Certificate Examinations (Grade 5 to Grade 3).

Awards & Records

Record Holders Republic (World Record)

Recognized as the first youngest awardee of the Fellowship of the London College of Music (FLCM) in classical piano performance.

Three Museum Rekor-Dunia Indonesia (MURI) Records

MURI I: "Youngest Indonesian to Earn the DipLCM in Piano Performance from the University of West London" (January 2015).

Receiving this award at the MURI 25th anniversary ceremony alongside prominent Indonesian national figures, including Puan Maharani (Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Cultural Affairs, 2014–2019), Susi Pudjiastuti (Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, 2014–2019), and Husni Kamil Manik (Chairman of the General Elections Commission - KPU RI, 2012–2016).

Golden Classical Music Awards 2021 (USA)

First Prize Winner

Charleston International Music Competition 2020 (USA)

First Prize Winner

London Young Musician International Competition 2020 (UK)

Tomplay Special Prize Winner

MURI II: "Youngest Indonesian Pianist to Perform a Full Solo Pianoforte Recital, featuring works by Bach, Beethoven, Debussy, Béla Bartók, and Jaya Suprana" (April 2015).

MURI III (Prestasi Nusantara): "Youngest Indonesian Pianist to Earn the Highest Number of Concurrent Musical Qualifications, including the DipLCM, DipABRSM, ALCM, and Yamaha Advanced Certificate Grade 5" (December 2015).