Dr. Kim Piano Academy
Introduction: Dr. Kim offers private piano lessons for all levels and ages. Students have the opportunity for auditions, recitals, master classes, competitions and other musical events through MTNA or MTAC (Music Teachers' National Association and Music Teachers' Association of California). Students learn note reading, music theory, improvisation, composition and keyboard harmony during their regular lessons. The joy of music is emphasized on every lesson!
She performs as a soloist and chamber musician nationally and internationally and has extensive teaching experience in all ages and levels for more than 15 years. Also she is an active lecturer to train piano teachers for more effective lessons. MM and DMA in piano performance from Indiana University and MM in piano pedagogy from Butler University.
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Mar 17, 2016
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Colleen W.
Jan 15, 2015
Our daughter, Rachel, was a latecomer to piano and began taking lessons at age 15. Up to that point she was self-taught, but had already placed in the Finals of a state piano competition. As her first teacher, Dr. Kim was able to take the skills Rachel had already picked up and develop those further, as well as fill in the gaps of her piano study. Dr. Kim set high standards and goals and our daughter, eager and motivated to please her, stretched herself to reach those standards. Under Dr. Kim's instruction, Rachel ended up being a 4-time finalist in the state piano competition, reaching Honorable Mention in the Classical category in 2014. Dr. Kim is professional, pleasant and dedicated. She was always prompt and thorough in communicating with us about lessons and recitals. She has a passion for music and teaching and is an outstanding piano instructor.
Nandita D.
Feb 8, 2015
My son got interested in piano at the age of 10, which is a bit older than when most kids begin their piano lessons. I enrolled him in the Butler University Community Arts program, where Dr. Jeeyoon Kim was assigned as his faculty mentor. Jeeyoon was the most wonderful teacher to my boy and instilled in him a love for music so strong, that my family will forever be indebted to her. We love music, but I have no formal training in music, nor does my husband. Jeeyoon single handedly trained our son so well, and so quickly, that within two years of starting from zero, this child qualified for the Young Hoosier State Piano championship finals, and continued to repeat that feat subsequently. It was success beyond our wildest imagination. More than competition success, she forged a great bond with my intelligent but introverted child, which allowed him to blossom and become a quality musician and confident performer. Our son continues his piano training today with faculty of Dr. Kims recommendation, but he misses her greatly after she moved on with a new faculty position in a new state. I thank Dr. Kim for everything she has done for my child, and the fantastic journey that she helped initiate for our family. I wish her the very best of success and happiness in her life. With much affection and gratitude the mother of one of Jeeyoons former students.
Your First Name H.
Jan 15, 2015
Dr. Kim was the piano teacher for both of my kids since they started piano lessons. Under her guidance, both children have progressed nicely in piano and musical theory. We greatly appreciate that Dr. Kim always kept high expectations on the students, but was also very encouraging and willing to put time to help them achieve the goals. Her teaching is very well structured --- with her highly organized weekly worksheets, a parent with little piano knowledge (like myself) was able to supervise the kids practice at home and really enjoyed it. We are very grateful to have her as the first piano teacher for our kids!