Jiin Kim
Pianist, Educator
Baltimore,11
Summary
Award-winning pianist and dedicated piano educator with a robust background at institutions like Johns Hopkins University, adept in pedagogical knowledge and strong communication.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor
University of Maryland, Baltimore County, UMBC
01.2024 - Current
- Instruct Keyboard Skills courses for music-major undergraduates.
- Conduct regular and intensive class.
Piano Faculty
Peabody Preparatory
09.2023 - Current
- Teach students aged 5 to adults in their 50s, spanning beginners to intermediates.
- Manage and prepare students for studio recitals.
- Oversight of and participate in adjudication of exams and auditions.
Faculty Associate
Minor Lessons Program, Johns Hopkins University
08.2023 - Current
- Weekly one-on-one studio lessons for students in the JHU Minor Lessons Program, tailoring lessons to both Peabody and Johns Hopkins piano minors with significant experiences.
- Lead studio classes and studio recitals, curating repertoire, monitoring progress, and preparing students for final performances.
- Administer evaluations and provide feedback.
Teaching Fellow
Peabody Outreach Piano Pedagogy Program
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Taught weekly 30-minute individual lessons to students ages 9-13.
- Prepared students for recitals and school performances/festivals.
Teaching Assistant in Keyboard Studies
Peabody Institute Of The Johns Hopkins University
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Assisted to faculty members in mandatory four-semester keyboard studies courses for non-piano majors.
- Independently taught classes as a lead instructor when needed.
- Maintained weekly open keyboard lab hours, offering personalized one-on-one assistance to students.
InterPlay Artist Residency
University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Coached undergraduate piano and chamber groups.
- Led a public piano masterclass.
- Attended piano juries, grading students’ performances and providing feedback.
Piano Teacher
Private Studio
11.2014 - Current
- Teach weekly/bi-weekly lessons to students from ages 5 to 40 and total beginner through advanced levels.
- Prepare students for recitals, competitions, and college entrance auditions.
- Recruit new students using online presence and network.
Education
Doctor of Musical Arts - Piano Performance
Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD 05.2001 -
Master of Music - Piano Performance
Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance
Seoul National University
Seoul, South Korea 05.2001 -
Skills
- Piano Pedagogy Coursework, Peabody Conservatory (2019-2020)
- Profiency in Zoom, Canvas, Blackboard, Microsoft Office, Google Suites, iMovie, and Noteflight
- Languages: English and Korean (fluent)
Accomplishments
Chair Scholarship, Korean American Scholarship Foundation, VA 2023
Second Prize, Yale Gordon Piano Competition, Baltimore, MD 2022
First Prize, Harrison Winter Piano Competition, Baltimore, MD 2021
First Prize, William Knabe International Piano Competition, Baltimore, MD 2021
Grand Prize, YMIC International Competition, Online 2021
SNUAA Scholarship, SNU Alumni Association, Fairfax, VA 2019,2021,2022
Grand Prize, Seoul Arts Concurs, Seoul, South Korea 2020
Third Prize, Nanpa National Competition, Suwon, South Korea 2020
Second Prize, Korea Herald Piano Competition, Seoul, South Korea 2015
First Prize, Korea Young Artist Competition, Seoul, South Korea 2012
Third Prize, Hong Kong-Asia Open Competition, Hong Kong 2009
Silver Medal,The Hankook Childrens Daily Competition, Seoul, South Korea 2006
Adjudication
Darwin Kirchhof Memorial Piano Competition, Laurel, MD 2022
Notable Solo Performances
Solo Recital, Epiphany Tuesday Concert Series, The Church of the Epiphany, DC 2023
Solo Recital, Montpelier Arts Center, Laurel, MD 2023
YMIC Winner’s Concert, Weill Recital Hall of Carnegie Hall, New York, NY 2021
Competition Winner’s Recital and Degree Recitals, Leith Symington Griswold Hall, Baltimore, MD 2023, 2021, 2020
Degree Recitals, Miriam A. Friedberg Concert Hall, Baltimore, MD 2022, 2021
Joint Young Artist Recital, Flugel Hall of Heyri Art Village, Paju, Gyeonggi, South Korea 2021
Solo Recital, Concert Hall of Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea 2018
Gala Concert, Auditório Municipal da Casa da Música, Obidos, Portugal 2018
Artist Recital, Muiderslot, Muiden, Holland 2017
Marathon Concert, Ruinekerk, Bergen, Holland 2017
Recital, Musikhochschule Trossingen, Trossingen, Germany 2015
Young Artist Concert, Seoul Arts High School, Seoul, South Korea 2014
Chamber Music Performances
Duo Recital, Steinway Series at Silo Hill, Music Barn at Silo Hill, MD (w/Andrew Balio) 2024
Jupiter Chamber Players Concert, Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, NY (w/ Josef Spacek) 2023
Duo Recital,Roland Park Place, MD (w/ Andrew Balio) 2023
Rising Start Series 1,2,3 (Sarasota Music Festival), Holley Hall, Sarasota, FL 2022
Piano Trio, Cohen-Davison Theatre, Baltimore, MD. Dvorak: Piano Trio “Dumky” 2019
Piano Trio, SNU Concert Hall, Seoul. Arensky: Piano Trio 2018
Large Ensemble, Ilsin Hall, Seoul. Webern: Concerto for Nine Instruments 2018
Large Ensemble, Ilsin Hall, Seoul. Debussy - Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune (arr. Schoenberg) 2018
Seoul International New Music Conference, Seoul National University 2017
Concerto Performances
- Peabody Conductor’s Recital, Friedberg Hall, Baltimore, MD. Mozart Piano Concerto No. 23 2021
- Orchestra Black, Yeongdeungpo Art Hall, Seoul, South Korea. Saint Saens Piano Concerto No. 2 2012
- Yeoneum Festival Quartet, Herb Village Concert Hall, Yeonchun, South Korea. Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1 2012
Festivals
Gilmore Piano Festival, Fellowship, Kalamazoo, MI 2024
Sarasota Music Festival, Fellowship, Sarasota, FL 2022
Obidos International Piano Festival, Obidos, Portugal 2018
The International Holland Music Session, Bergen, Holland 2017
Festival Musicalp, Tignes, France 2017
SNU International Piano Academy, Seoul, South Korea 2017
YeonEum Festival, Yeonchun, South Korea 2011-2015
COMMUNITY SERVICE/VOLUNTEER/CHARITY
- Fundraising Performance for NY Shore Soup Kitchen, NY (raised $30000) 2024
- Volunteer Performance, Roland Park Place (senior living community), MD 2023,2024
- Disability Support Volunteer, Center for Students with Disabilities, Seoul National University 2015-2018
Assisted autistic classmate with notetaking and assignments throughout four years of undergraduate studies.
- Volunteer Accompanist, Jung-gu Youth Orchestra, Seoul 2012-2013
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
University of Maryland, Baltimore County, UMBC
01.2024 - Current
Piano Faculty
Peabody Preparatory
09.2023 - Current
Faculty Associate
Minor Lessons Program, Johns Hopkins University
08.2023 - Current
InterPlay Artist Residency
University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
01.2022 - 06.2022
Teaching Fellow
Peabody Outreach Piano Pedagogy Program
08.2021 - 05.2024
Teaching Assistant in Keyboard Studies
Peabody Institute Of The Johns Hopkins University
08.2021 - 05.2023
Piano Teacher
Private Studio
11.2014 - Current
Doctor of Musical Arts - Piano Performance
Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University
05.2001 -
Master of Music - Piano Performance
Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance
Seoul National University
05.2001 -
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