About Chiunglien Liu
Founder, Our Music Time
OUR MUSIC TIME was founded in 2025 by Chiunglien Liu in San Jose, California. She is the CEO of OUR MUSIC TIME and the author of numerous books. In the 2000s, Chiunglien combined Eastern and Western cultures with her decades of teaching experience and pedagogical research, creating a solid foundation for students to learn music, particularly musicianship. Chiunglien's work gradually evolved to include the sharing of engaging and challenging activities with music educators. Her approach not only motivated teachers but also inspired students to immerse themselves in their instrument learning. By stimulating both the right and left hemispheres of the brain, Chiunglien’s methods encourage physical engagement with music, fostering a holistic learning environment that emphasizes creativity alongside technical skill development.
Meet the Author
Chiunglien Liu earned her Master's degree in Music Education from the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom. She was also awarded the Cambridge Overseas Scholar Scholarship. Before relocating to Cambridge, she served as a university lecturer in Taiwan, conductor of national/high school student bands, director of the Flute Trio (conceptually inspired by "The Magic Flute"), and was an active flutist in Taiwan. She obtained a Master's degree in Music Education with a Kodály emphasis from the Conservatory of Music at Capital University. Additionally, she earned a Master's degree in Music Performance from the City University of New York, studying under renowned flutist Bernard Goldberg. Chiunglien has extensive performance experience with the Royal Chamber Orchestra and the Cambridge University Philharmonia. She is a member of the Cambridge Philharmonic Society and has performed at notable venues such as King’s College Chapel, Ely Cathedral in Cambridge, and Rudolfinum in Prague. After moving to California, USA, she is currently an active member of the Fortnightly Music Club, a flutist, and a judge for music competitions in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has independently published numerous teaching materials and books, including five fabric storybooks: Cobbler, Cobbler; Witch, Witch; Lucy Locket Lost Her Pocket; Charlie Over the Ocean; I’ve Lost the Closet Key; as well as The Bear Hunt and music books for teachers: Our Folk Songs & Rhymes for Children and Our Fabulous Music Plans for Private & Group Lessons Volume I, II, and III.
Philosophy
"Music is a universal language that bridges cultures and generations. My mission is to make music education joyful, inclusive, and transformative for every child and teacher."
— Chiunglien Liu