A native of Taiwan, Ms. I-Shan Cheng is an oboist, pianist, and an instrumental teacher in the Oakland School district. With perfect pitch and superb sight reading skills, Ms. Cheng teaches students of all ages and levels with emphasis on building strong musical foundation in theory and ear training. In addition to piano and oboe, she also teaches all other band instruments at the beginning level and coach chamber ensembles. Ms. Cheng is also a conductor and has conducted the NYU Percussion Ensemble, NYU Symphony Orchestra, and Chelsea Symphony, to name a few.

Ms. Cheng holds a master of music degree from New York University and a bachelor’s degree in music education and instrumental teaching from Indiana University.