
NEVADA ARTS ACADEMY

Jie Bu
- President
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Jie Bu, a two-time US Presidential Scholar Programs’ Outstanding Teachers awardee, is a distinguished pianist, educator, and music entrepreneur.
As Director of Nevada Arts Academy for 25 years, he offers invaluable experience in running successful music studios—insightful for students aiming to start private teaching business.
His performances span prestigious venues like Beijing Concert Hall and Carnegie Hall’s Weill Hall. As specialist of pre-college piano teacher, his students regularly win top competition honorsand gain Ivy League admissions. Jie also serves as a visiting professor at top institutions, including the Shanghai Conservatory.
He holds a bachelor’s in piano performance from Shanghai Conservatory and a Master of Music from UNLV and has been an MTNA member since 1996.