Piano lessons
Private lessons for beginners through advanced students, children through adults, in the Country Club Park neighborhood, near Hancock Park, Larchmont and Koreatown.
- Where
- Country Club Park studio (near Hancock Park, Larchmont and Koreatown), or over Zoom
- Lessons
- 30, 45 or 60 minutes, weekly
- Students
- Children and adults, beginners to advanced
- Recitals
- Two studio recitals a year
- Assessments
- RCM, ABRSM and Certificate of Merit preparation
- Also
- Accompanying for recitals, competitions and auditions
How I teach
My aim is to grow a student’s interest in and curiosity about music, and to pass on my knowledge, skills and love of the piano so that music becomes an active part of their life. Technique and a wide range of repertoire are at the heart of every lesson, and the basics of music theory and music history are part of it from the start.
I teach beginning, intermediate and advanced students, from children to adults, each with a curriculum built for them. Over more than ten years of running a studio, including helping several students enter Bachelor of Music programs at universities in Korea, I have learned to read a student’s strengths and weaknesses accurately and to help them improve efficiently, both as performers and as musicians.
At the center of my teaching is conversation. Talking with students, not only instructing them, is how a teacher truly gets to know them, and how students grow into well-rounded pianists who play well and enjoy the music they play.
Lesson rates
| Lesson | Suited to | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30 minutes | Young beginners starting to enjoy the piano | $50 |
| 45 minutes | Older students, or younger students with several years of lessons | $70 |
| 60 minutes | Teens and adults working seriously on technique, including those preparing for local and national competitions | $90 |
The studio
Lessons are taught at my studio in the Country Club Park neighborhood, near Hancock Park, Larchmont and Koreatown. Students outside the area can take lessons over Zoom at the same rates.
The studio holds two recitals a year.
Students prepare for theory and performance assessments through:
- RCM Certificate Program, Royal Conservatory of Music
- ABRSM, Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
- Certificate of Merit, MTAC
Accompanying
I have accompanied many students through school recitals, competitions and music school auditions, in Los Angeles County.
- Rehearsal
- $100 per hour
- Rehearsal at my studio, on my grand piano
- $90 per hour
- Performance day
- $150
Frequently asked questions
Where are lessons held?
At my studio in the Country Club Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, a few minutes from Hancock Park, Larchmont and Koreatown. The exact address is shared when we schedule a first lesson. Students outside the area can take lessons over Zoom at the same rates.
What ages do you teach?
Children from about age five through adults. Each student has a curriculum built for them, whether they are a complete beginner or preparing for competitions or a music degree.
How much do lessons cost?
Weekly lessons are $50 for 30 minutes, $70 for 45 minutes and $90 for 60 minutes. The length depends on the student’s age and level; most young beginners start with 30 minutes.
Do you offer a trial lesson?
Yes. A first lesson lets us meet, hear where the student is and decide together on lesson length and goals. It is charged at the regular rate.
Are lessons taught in English or Korean?
Either. Lessons and parent communication are in English or Korean, whichever the family prefers.
Do you prepare students for exams and competitions?
Yes. Students prepare for RCM, ABRSM and MTAC Certificate of Merit assessments, and for local and national competitions. Two studio recitals a year give every student performance experience.
Do students need a piano at home?
An acoustic piano is ideal, but a weighted 88-key digital piano is fine to begin. I am happy to advise on what to buy or rent.
How do parents keep up with progress?
Every family has a private page in the student portal on this site with lesson notes, homework and occasional recordings after each lesson, so parents always know what to practice.
Studio recitals
Steinway Piano Gallery, Beverly Hills, October 2025, and earlier studio recitals