Artist Diploma, Cleveland Institute of Music; Professional Studies, New England Conservatory; Advanced Studies with Sergei Babayan; M.A. and B.A. (piano performance), Seoul National University.
Top Teacher Award for outstanding instruction and leadership from Steinway & Sons; Students won local and international competitions and performed at Carnegie Hall. Chair of Washington Music Teachers Association ConcertoFest; Former Faculty member, Cleveland Music School Settlement; Director/founder of CMSS Piano Camp; Prize winner, William Kurzban Award from Cleveland Institute. Winner of Seoul National University Concerto competition. Concerto performances with Cleveland Philharmonic, Lakeside Symphony, Suburban Symphony Orchestras; Chamber recitals with Cleveland Orchestra members. Solo recitals at Fortnightly Musical Club of Cleveland Concert series, Korean American Association of Greater Cleveland.