Introduction: My business stands out because I have a lot of piano performance, recording, and accompanist experiences. I worked as an accompanist in Voice Department at Berklee College of Music, and Manhattan School of music Admission audition. and I had many different performances around the world.
I've been playing piano for 21 years. I played classical piano for 10 years and then switched to jazz, and contemporary styles. I graduated Berklee College of Music in 2018 with a Bachelor's degree in Jazz Performance and Jazz Composition with Full tuition. I then attended Manhattan School of music, where I received a high scholarship. I graduated in 2020 with a Master's Degree in Jazz Studies.
I have a lot of performance experiences with artists such as, Neal Smith Group in NYC, Rodney Jones Quintet in NYC, Various solo piano concerts, group performances, and participated in jazz bigband performances. I've also played at world renowned venues such as Smalls Jazz Club, Zinc Bar, Dizzy's Club, Scullers, Harlem Stage, Berklee Performance Center, Williamsburg Music Center, Piano's, CJ Azit, Rubik, and more.
Not only playing as a side person, I also have band leader experiences. Dabin Ryu Quintet had summer tour in 2019 in Seoul, South Korea.
During my time in school, I was able to study with Ralph Peterson, Joanne Brackeen, Francesca Tanksley, Kendrick Scott, Buster Williams, Neal Smith, Ted Rosenthal, Phil Markowitz, and many others.
I was a recipient of the 2016 Piano Department Award at Berklee College of Music, Herb Pomeroy Scholarship, CJ Cultural Foundation Scholarship, and Outstanding Piano Award at Jack Rudin Jazz Championship in 2020.
From my experiences, I can cover Beginner to Advanced Jazz Piano, Pop piano, Jazz Arranging, and Jazz Composition. I also can help prepare for music school auditions, or any audition prep.
All my lessons will be custom built for each student.
