"Every student deserves a music education that helps them discover music is theirs."
- Dr. Phu Vu

About Me

Dr. Phu Vu is a music educator, Fine Arts Director, researcher, and performing musician whose work bridges music education, performance, and creative practice. His teaching experience spans diverse educational and cultural environments, including international settings, urban communities, and university settings. He has taught across all educational levels, from Pre-K and kindergarten through elementary, middle, and high school to college and university.

He holds a Ph.D. in Music Education from Texas Tech University, a Master of Music from Georgia State University, and a Bachelor of Music from Saigon University. His research interests include early American popular music, popular music education, modern band, piano pedagogy, improvisation, and informal music learning.

As a keyboardist and performing musician, Phu has performed on stage, toured with bands, appeared on television, and worked in studio settings. His work as both an educator and an active musician informs his approach to teaching, connecting musical foundations with practical skills, creativity, and contemporary musical practices.

Dr. Phu Vu is the founder of the Global Music Education Network, an initiative that connects music educators worldwide, shares practical teaching resources, and fosters collaboration across traditional and popular music pedagogy. Through this initiative, he aims to create opportunities for educators to exchange ideas, share expertise, and bring diverse musical experiences into their teaching.