about

Mi-Young Kim is a collaborative pianist, a piano teacher and a church musician with over 30 years of experience in the New York metropolitan and Chicagoland areas, classically trained with degrees from The Juilliard School in New York. 

Born in Korea, Mi-Young was introduced to the piano at the age of 6 by her mom who loved music very much herself. When she was 10, her family immigrated to the States and settled in Philadelphia, where she continued her piano studies with Annie Petit at Jenkintown Music School, It was here at JMS that she was introduced to chamber music. Mi-Young started performing chamber music and in churches while in junior high and continued performing chamber music through high school. She went on to study at The Juilliard School with Seymour Lipkin, William Lincer, Harvey Shapiro and Marshall Williamson, receiving both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in piano performance. 

Mi-Young started teaching piano while in high school at the request of a family friend and has been teaching ever since. She has taught piano privately and in music schools. She has also served as Music Director at Cornerstone Christian School in East Brunswick, where she was able to combine her love for music and children. She also has served as an accompanist and piano teacher for Trenton Children's Chorus. Having personally experienced the indelible marks of a teacher, she is passionate about teaching and guiding children and helping people. She particularly loves helping students find themselves in their music and ultimately find their own personal voice. 

During her eight years in Chicago, Kim was active as a teacher, collaborative pianist, and coach. At Korean Church of Chicago, she served as the pianist for the church and also the director of the children’s choir. She also served as the Director of the Music Conservatory at the church, while continuing to teach piano.  She was an active member of Northwest Suburban Music Teachers Association where she served as Vice-President, Program Chair and  Recital Chair. 

Since moving back to the east coast, Mi-Young has been busy adjusting to life in the beautiful Hunterdon County, raising her youngest daughter, and continuing to breathe music. She has served as accompanist and teach teacher for Trenton Children's Choir and continues to perform at various churches on piano, organ and keyboard. Remaining active in the Music Teachers Association, though now in New Jersey(NJMTA) where music education is greatly promoted, Mi-Young continues to welcome students in her studio.