Mina S
Instruments: Piano, Voice, Organ, Music, Keyboard
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Gospel, Musical Theater, Opera, New Age, Avant-garde
Mina S
Instruments: Piano, Voice, Organ, Music, Keyboard
Styles:
Classical, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Gospel, Musical Theater, Opera, New Age, Avant-garde
Where I Teach:
Ages Taught: 6-80
2015 Northwestern University Music Scholarship
2020 Global PhD Fellowship in National Korean Research Foundation
2022 Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholar Fellowship
Mina is a multi-talented musician, educator, and scholar based on Boston areas. Born and raised in South Korea, she started to studying classical piano and music at the age 5. She received her BA in music composition and music theory from Seoul National University, her master's from Northwestern University in IL and her PhD in Musicology from the College of Music at Seoul National University. Mina's passion for music and her dedication to nurturing the talents of her students make her a remarkable presence in the musical community.
She is an experienced teacher serving as a piano faculty at Musical Offering at Evanston school of Music, Illinois, over the past five years, and likes to teach by incorporating both music theory and practical techniques. Her teaching expertise is further enriched by her post-doctoral work as a Musicology Researcher at Harvard University. Currently, she holds the esteemed positions of music director and worship leader at West Church in Peabody. She offers instruction not only in traditional classical music but also in contemporary and popular music, with a particular emphasis on K-pop. This has allowed her to build strong connections with students of diverse ages and proficiency levels, ranging from beginners to advanced learners. Her primary goal is to foster a genuine love for music among her students.
One of my strengths as a teacher is my ability to offer personalized piano lessons and music theory instruction, whether in a private or group setting. I have experience teaching students at all levels, from beginners to advanced learners. I truly enjoy connecting with students of all ages and nurturing their love of music. I like to incorporate both music theory and practical techniques when teaching piano, and I often share some of my secret techniques to help students play elegantly. To help students become familiar with rhythms, I occasionally use clapping exercises and even collaborate with them to create a song together. When I teach music, I make sure to emphasize sustainability. It's important to me that my students understand how to take care of their instruments, use resources efficiently, and appreciate the natural world that inspires music. By teaching sustainability along with music, I hope to help my students become responsible and caring individuals who can make a positive impact on the world
As a piano teacher, my approach to education aligns with the Classical Model, emphasizing the development of critical thinking and listening skills alongside fundamental reading, writing, and thinking abilities. I believe in fostering a classroom environment that encourages participation and engagement, utilizing varied historical themes and musical materials to promote analysis of primary and secondary sources. To ensure all students can succeed, I provide a range of methods and assignments, including writing assignments, office hours, and exam review outlines. Additionally, I use various media, including piano and vocal performances, to bring clarity and vitality to musical events and engage students with the subject matter
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