Jung-Eun Kim
Piano
Originally from South Korea, pianist Jung-Eun Kim made her solo debut at the age of 11 with the Changwon Philharmonic Orchestra. Since then, she has won numerous prizes in South Korea and the United States, leading to performances as a soloist, chamber musician, and collaborative artist throughout Asia, North America, and Europe. Her performances have been broadcast on national radio programs, including From the Top, WUSF National Public Radio, and Hawaii Public Radio.
Deeply passionate about chamber music and artistic collaboration, Jung-Eun has worked with many distinguished artists, including Tessa Lark, David McCarroll, Ian Swensen, Matthew Zalkind, Brian Manker, Jean-Michel Fonteneau, and Norman Fischer. She is also the founder of L’arc Trio, a San Francisco–based ensemble that commissioned Ominous Machine, an electrifying work by composer Vivian Fung. In conjunction with its world premiere in 2023, the trio held an intense week-long chamber music residency at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, working closely with graduate chamber music students.
Jung-Eun holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Konkuk University, dual Master’s degrees in Solo Piano and Chamber Music, and an Artist Diploma in Solo Piano from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, all supported by full scholarship and stipend. Her principal teachers include Yoshikazu Nagai, Jon Nakamatsu, and Hye-Young Jeon(Moon).
Before moving to Edmonton, she worked with students at the Conservatoire de musique de Québec and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, coaching chamber music, opera, and duo repertoire, alongside teaching private lessons.
Teaching Quote/Philosophy:
“Your ears are your best teacher.”
Learning to play the piano is not only about what you do with your fingers, but how deeply you listen. Together, we will develop keen and sensitive ears to the quality of sound, balance, phrasing, and expression. My goal is to help you hear more, so that you can make more thoughtful musical choices and let your ears guide your hands.
“Practice smart!”
Good practice is not about how many hours you spend at the piano, but how purposefully you use them. In my lessons, I will help you develop efficient practice strategies learning how to identify problems, find solutions, and practice with focus and intention.
Lesson Description:
Age 6+
Music theory, sight-reading, technical exercises, and musical pieces
Piano four-hands and two-piano ensemble repertoire
Repertoire tailored to each student’s needs and goals
Preparation for concerts, auditions, and competitions
Lessons available at the Winspear Centre
Education and Certification:
Artist Diploma in Piano Performance, San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Master of Music in Piano Performance and Chamber Music, San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Bachelor of Music Education, Konkuk University
Professional Associations and Memberships:
Collaborative pianist, Conservatoire de Musique de Québec (2025-2026)
Chamber music faculty - pre-college division, San Francisco Conservatory of Music (2023-2024)
Artist Residency - Piano Trio, San Francisco Conservatory of Music (2023)
Piano faculty - conservatory program, Schools of Sacred Heart Convent and Stuart Hall (2019-2024)
Collaborative pianist, San Francisco Conservatory of Music (2015-2023)
Student Testimonial:
“Every time I have a lesson with Ms. Kim, I always learn several things, not just one. She’s truly a fantastic teacher, and I can certainly see that she enjoys teaching. Before taking lessons with her, I knew how to start learning repertoire efficiently, but I didn’t know how to bring it up to concert tempo or how to use specific practice strategies effectively. Thanks to her, that’s changed. I’ve learned how to practice more efficiently and thoughtfully, and I’m truly grateful for her guidance.”
-Student
