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Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Acoustic Guitar
When I teach, I tend to forget the time. I always walk an extra mile, vocal lessons especially. I want my students to learn the basic techniques on how to use their vocal chords, where to place their voices, how to memorize, how to hold the mic, how to emcee, how to phrase, express, improvise which really needs time in learning. But after that, students will be more inspired, motivated, more eager to learn and challenge themselves to be better singers or performers. Read More
Instruments: Piano Keyboard
I'm an enthusiastic musician who has been teaching in Brooklyn and the surrounding area for the last ten years. I teach students of all ages and interests - from the basics of piano to the most advanced music theory. My background is in classical music and I take a holistic approach to teaching. Whether you're learning to play for the first time, are preparing for a music audition, competition, or exam, or just want to develop a new hobby, I look forward to meeting you and working with you towards a deeper love of music. Read More
Instruments: Piano Synthesizer Keyboard
Simply put, my methods are based on classical methods involving very specific exercises, as well as carefully chosen pieces that will be an important part of their repertoire as well as exhibit a specific technique I want them to master. I customize my lessons for each student and break down in minute detail exactly what I want them to achieve on the piano daily. Generally speaking, I want a student to spend 1/4 of his/her practice time on exercises, the rest should be spent on the assigned piece. Read More
Instruments: Piano Flute Recorder Piccolo
For young beginners I typically with Suzuki Book 1 or the Abracadabra Flute Book. For children preparing for NYSMA I use the Rubank method with supplements from Forty Little Pieces and gradually move on to more solo repertoire. For adult students I make repertoire selections based on students' interests while taking care to keep lessons both engaging and fun no matter their starting level. Although my training is primarily classical, I am happy to incorporate music from other genres into lessons. Read More
Instruments: Piano Trumpet Trombone French Horn Tuba
I believe that my style is really flexible. I think that everybody has a different way to learn so my style will vary based on the student. I also believe that the role of the teacher should the one of facilitating the student process but ultimately is the student who should dictate the style and the pace of the lesson. I believe also that listening is a really important part of music learning so I have my student listening to a lot of different music and also I play with them all the time so that they can hear and feel what is it to play together. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Organ Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
Set a specific time every day/week. Make sure the student doesn't eats a hour before the lesson. Put on your mind to "receive" mode and that there aren't any distractions in the room. If a section of a piece is problematic then we would work on that part first. A metronome can be helpful when practicing. If possible, internally sing the part you are playing. Dynamics exercise on the pieces section - take parts and play them from p to ff and down again. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice
It gives you better vocal control, larger ranges, and overall finesse. Through both my teachers I also learned a lot about different techniques on piano. For most piano students I start them off with 'An All In One Beginner Piano Course' with Andrew Fling. This introduces the piano in such an interesting way and has students advancing in only a few short lessons. I also introduce scale exercises for both piano and vocal students, which strengthens their mastery of the instrument and introduces discipline and drive. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
A fashion designer or Visual Artist/Painter
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
Operas, French Chanson, Sacred Music & International Folk Song
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
To start playing as a beginner.
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
I came from a big family with love for music. As the youngest of 8 children by my parents, I grew up listening to my older sisters and brothers singing the world famous classical songs and folk songs after dinner every evening. Music was a large part of my family and I became a part of my family's musical events. But in reality, I was not encouraged to be a professional singer by my practical family members. As a good hobby, to enjoy singing but not as a tool of life. I had to work hard and persistent to pursue my dreams to be in music and at last, I won the battle to become a completely independent professional performer in opera and concerts as well as a music educator.
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
As I already made a statement earlier, my strong desire and decision forced me to win the tough battle in my early age to become a professional musician. When I was in my missionary junior high school, I was strongly impressed by an American preacher's sermon with his singing "How great thou art!" with a guitar at the special Service in Ewha Girls H.S. in Seoul, Korea. I realized that I have a small talent from God and I wanted to use it to the fullest in spite of my family's pressure for my future as a medical doctor in my secure life. Hard work by my persistent nature with my strong desire, I have been accomplishing my goals and plans so far and I still have more room to fill now. My family members are so proud of me for my achievement with my right choice in music.
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
I have been performing the title role of Madama Butterfly by Puccini, as a typecast in the early age with the major regional opera companies in the U.S.A. and in Korea over a few decades. I have been nurtured by this demanding role, musically, vocally, dramatically and emotionally to become a true and honest artist. Learning more on the stage than in the voice studio! Currently, I am not limited to this typecast role at all. So many exciting and beautiful roles in Puccini, Verdi, Mozart, etc. Luckily, I have performed major roles in I Pagliacci, Un Ballo Maschera and a few contemporary operas.
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
To keep practicing daily basis and persistently during my busy activities in performing cultural events and private lessons.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
For the beginners, I use the Italian Twenty Century Song Book as a Bel Canto vocal techniques.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
It depends on the individual matter and for me to practice for an hour on a daily basis with a regular physical exercise (Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, Water Aerobics and sound sleep)
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
In reality, I had to have degrees in music to represent myself as an accomplished musician and to be a voice teacher. I had a great love for music by nature and strong desire with an ambition to devote myself to music as a professional performer and a music educator to cultivate the hidden potentials in every single student.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
Piano
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
Piano
Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
Yes, One of the professional opera singers won the competitions and grants from Sullivan Music Foundation and won the vocal competitions in New York as well as performing in operas in New York area, Europe, and Ukraine. And many other students are active in teaching children and performing for their communities and churches.
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