Po Sim Fanny Head
Born in Hong Kong, Dr. Po Sim Fanny Head received a doctorate degree in Piano performance and pedagogy at the University of Kansas under the instruction of Dr. Scott McBride Smith. She completed her undergraduate degree in Music Composition and Production at Hong Kong Baptist University. Later she received her master’s degrees in Piano Performance and Musicology from the University of Missouri- Kansas City (UMKC).
Dr. Head has been active in academia that she regularly submits proposals and presents them at various events. She presented at various conferences such as the Music Teacher National Association (2022), NCKP (2021), Kansas Music Teacher Association (2020), and College Music Society (2019). She is also a writer at the online magazine Interlude.hk. She works to discover and promote the work of lesser-known musicians. She also has a strong passion for piano pedagogy; to that end, she has established a website providing teaching resources for young piano teachers and students.
She has over 20 years of teaching experience with students from all over the world. Her students are active participants in piano recitals, festivals, and competitions. She is invited in judging in local and international competitions as well as an active member of local music teacher associations who coordinates local music events.
In addition to her busy schedule between school, writing, and teaching, Dr. Head is also active in performing on stage. Her performing footsteps include Southeast Asia, Europe, Australia, and the United States. She also actively participates in music events and masterclasses, including a summer workshop organized by the Juilliard School of Dance and Music and the SIPO piano festival in Portugal.