Hyunju Jung
Teaching Philosophy
I believe that music becomes most meaningful when it brings joy and inspiration to everyday life. As a teacher, my goal is to guide students to enjoy the learning process and feel confident in their own musical growth. I strive to create lessons that are thoughtful, steady, and suited to each student’s personality and pace.
Through consistent learning and genuine curiosity, students can develop both musical understanding and expressive freedom. I hope that music will always remain a positive and enriching part of their lives.
Biography
Dr. Hyunju Jung is a pianist recognized for her expressive artistry and diverse international performance career. She has received numerous awards in both Asia and the United States, including the Absolute First Prize at the Special Venue Music Award, the Silver Prize at the 2025 Shanghai International Forte Yearly Music Festival and Competition, and the Second Prize at the Royal Mass International Competition.
Dr. Jung has performed at distinguished venues such as Carnegie Hall, the San Francisco Opera House, the Perugia Hall of Notaries in Italy, and the Steinway & Sons Hall in Scottsdale, Arizona. In Korea, she has been featured as an invited artist at Seongnam Art Hall, Rode Art Center, and Moonam Center.
Her artistic growth has been guided by masterclasses with renowned pianists including Ian Hobson, Robert Roux, Jerome Lowenthal, Joseph Rackers, Mia Chung, Martin Katz, and Sasha Starcevich, which have shaped her interpretive depth and technical refinement.
Beyond her solo career, Dr. Jung is also active as a collaborative pianist with ensembles such as Coro Allegro, the New England Classical Singers, the Bristol Chorale of Massachusetts, Commonwealth School, and Arlington Street Church, where her musicianship continues to inspire and enrich the musical community.
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