Teaching Statement
As a piano teacher, I extend my commitment beyond conventional instruction; my goal is to be a mentor who not only imparts musical knowledge but also inspires creativity and fosters a profound connection with music. To achieve this, I try to create a nurturing environment where students are empowered to freely express their musical ideas and emotions. At the core of my teaching philosophy lies the belief in music as a potent form of self-expression. Fostering a deep love for music that transcends the mere notes on a page is a central theme. Encouraging students to engage in open discussions about the piece they play is how we unlock their creativity and ignite a lifelong passion for music. The development of self-confidence in every student is crucial to my approach, as my aspiration is for each individual to recognize and believe in their unique musical abilities. Throughout our shared journey, we explore music, cultivate technical proficiency, and nurture a profound and enduring appreciation for the art.
Teaching Bio
Yuyeon has been teaching piano students in South Korea since 2015, working with a wide range of individuals. After moving to the United States to continue her studies in piano performance and develop her teaching methods, she has been serving as a piano instructor at Boston University. In this role, she provides both private lessons and group lessons to undergraduate and graduate students, offering instruction in various genres, including classical music, jazz, new-age, and pop. She joined South Shore Conservatory in 2023.
Performance Bio
Yuyeon Lee, a South Korean pianist, showcased her exceptional artistry by performing with the Kammersinfonie Stuttgart Symphony Orchestra in 2011. At the age of 18, she secured first place in the Eumag Chunchu Piano Competition in Seoul, earning recognition in the monthly music magazine Eumagchunchu. Throughout her career, she has received numerous awards from The 12th Citiphilharmonic Orchestra Music Concours, Seoul Orchestra Piano Competition, The Music Education News Piano Competition, Yum Classic Music Award, and Korea Art Development Association Piano Competition. Yuyeon has also made appearances as a soloist with the Daegu MBC Symphony Orchestra. Her performances have taken place at esteemed venues such as Seoul Arts Center, Mozart Concert Hall, Suseong Artpia, and Youngsan Art Hall in South Korea. Yuyeon has had the privilege of being the pianist for master classes conducted by renowned musicians, including Sara Davis Buechner, Kenneth Drake, Ian Hobson, Jerome Lowenthal, Attila Némethy, Tomislav Baynov, Soo Jung Shin, Hie Yon Choi, and Younghyun Cho. In 2022, Yuyeon was selected as a winner of the Soloists’ Competition, earning the opportunity to perform with the Boston University Symphony Orchestra at Tsai Performance Center. In 2023, she achieved first prize in the Richmond Piano Competition, and her debut recital is scheduled for the following year in United States.
Yuyeon holds a bachelor’s degree from Sookmyung Women’s University in South Korea and a master’s degree from Boston University College of Fine Arts. Currently, she is pursuing a doctoral degree program under the tutelage of Boaz Sharon at Boston University College of Fine Arts. She joined the faculty at South Shore Conservatory in 2023.