Teaching Artist Statement
As a teaching artist, I strive to nurture curiosity, creativity, and confidence through music. My teaching is rooted in empathy, strong artistic values, and a belief in each student’s potential to grow—not just as a musician, but as a whole person. I aim to create a learning environment that is both joyful and rigorous, where students feel safe to take risks, ask questions, and discover their own unique voice through sound.
I bring to my teaching the same spirit that drives my own artistry: a deep love for exploration across genres, a reverence for overlooked composers and musical traditions, and a belief in music as a powerful tool for connection and expression. Whether my students go on to become professional musicians or passionate listeners, my hope is that they carry with them a lifelong appreciation for music’s ability to uplift, inspire, and reveal something essential about ourselves and others.
Teaching Bio
Nate Kim is a dedicated educator who has worked with students ranging from age three to adults, fostering creativity and a lifelong love for music. Nate’s individualized approach ensures each student receives the guidance and support they need to thrive musically. Known for his warm, patient, and adaptable teaching style, Nate makes lessons engaging and enjoyable while challenging students to reach their full potential. His ability to build strong connections with students and create a supportive learning environment has earned him recognition as a skilled and thoughtful educator.
Nate’s teaching journey began at Boise State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Music in Performance. During his studies, he played an important role in a community engagement initiative funded by the Music Teachers National Association, which provided free private instruction and performance opportunities for underserved students in the Boise area. This experience sparked his lifelong commitment to making high-quality music education accessible to all, igniting a passion for empowering students through music.
Nate went on to earn two master’s degrees in music performance and historical performance from the Longy School of Music of Bard College, where he also served as a teaching assistant. Through his assistantship, he has worked with organizations such as El Sistema Somerville, the Boston String Academy, and the Corona Youth Music Project, where he supported each program through their unique needs.
Nate currently teaches at Bridge Boston Charter School and the Quincy Public Schools After-School Strings program. At Bridge Boston, Nate teaches violin and viola in the school’s El Sistema-inspired program, working with students in both group and individual
settings. He focuses on developing musical skills, teamwork, and resilience while assisting in the classroom. In Quincy, he teaches classroom violin and viola to elementary students, introducing foundational technique through innovative and inclusive lesson planning. At both programs, Nate fosters a positive and engaging environment tailored to diverse learners.
Nate joined South Shore Conservatory in 2025. He is excited to help shape the next generation of artists, leading them to discover their unique voice in a nurturing, inspiring, and creative space.
Performance Bio
Nate is also a seasoned performer in the Greater Boston area, recognized for his wide-ranging musical expertise, from symphonic masterworks to innovative crossover and contemporary projects. He has performed with prestigious orchestras such as the Boston Philharmonic, Cape Symphony, Plymouth Philharmonic, Cape Ann Symphony, and the Harvard Baroque Orchestra. In addition to his classical performances, Nate has collaborated in multimedia and crossover projects, including tours with Celtic Woman, The Piano Guys, Roby Lakatos & Ensemble, Thorgy Thor, and the NieR: Automata tour, as well as live-to-picture concerts for iconic films like Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Raiders of the Lost Ark. He has also featured on the album BIKEncerto: A Concerto for Solo Bicycle and Orchestra, an innovative fusion of bicycle sounds with a traditional orchestra, and has worked as a session violinist for various video game and film score projects.
With a deep passion for early music, Nate specializes in historically informed performance. In 2023, he had the privilege of performing and studying with Emmanuel Music as part of their Bach Institute, where he performed Bach cantatas during worship services and was featured in a fellowship concert. Nate is also an active member of Beantown Baroque and performed at the 2023 Early Music America Summit in Boston as a member of the Harvard Baroque Orchestra.
Nate’s solo, chamber, and orchestral performances have taken him around to different cities, including Cremona, Italy, New York, Washington, D.C., Seattle, Portland, and Salt Lake City. Notably, he performed at the 2022 Cremona Summer Festival, attended the Brevard Music Festival on scholarship in 2019, and was the sole musician selected from his state to perform and study at the National Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Music Institute in 2017.
Nate has enriched his musical development through masterclasses with renowned artists such as Monica Huggett, Julie Andrijeski, Kim Chee-yun, and Glenn Dicterow. His most formative influences, however, have been his principal teachers—Sarah Darling, Paula Majerfeld, Craig Purdy, and Jill Rowley—whose guidance has deeply shaped his artistry and teaching.