Location of Birth: Korea

Ji Yoon Park began her piano studies at the age of eight in her native Korea. Her intense study was developed by several Professors at Seoul National University College of Music. Since then, her serious study of piano has resulted in numerous achievements and awards. Her recitals were given at Sejong Center and the National Theater of Korea. When she came to the United States, she attended at Northern Virginia Community College and while there, she studied with National Symphony pianist Dr.Lisa Emenheiser. After she transferred to the School of Music at George Mason, she has been studying with the Russian renowned pianist, Dr.Anna Balakerskaia. She is currently pursuing the Master Degrees of piano performance at School of Music at George Mason.

Ji Yoon Park participated in the Young Artist Competition when she came to the United States. She was also selected as a soloist performed the Mozart Piano Concerto No.23 with the McLean Symphony Orchestra conducting by Maestro Fleary at the 250th Mozart Anniversary finale concert. Summer in 2007, she was invited to one of the Major International Music Festivals in Europe, Schlern International Festival in Italy. She has performed a lot of chamber music with world’s renowned musicians while there. In 2008, she has received a special invitation from Schlern International Music Festival in Italy. As a result of a winner, she performed the Schumann piano concerto with George Mason Orchestra in 2008. Ji Yoon Park was invited to the Geneve International Music Competition in Switzerland and performed at Geneve Conservatory. In the following year, The McLean Symphony Orchestra selected her as a special guest for their upcoming concert in 2009 and performed Mozart Double Concerto and Schumann piano concerto with them at the finale concert.

Ji Yoon Park has received as first prize winner in the major competitions at The Korean Times, The Korean National Music Society Piano Competition and others. She has received the First Watkins Prize and 1st prize at Spring Music Compettion at Northern Virginia Community College. She was a finalist at Schlern International Music Competition in 2007 and 2008. She was a winner of a concerto competition at School of Music at George Mason and featured as a soloist at the All-Steinway Concert at School of Music at George Mason.She has been teaching for many years in all different aged and she knows how to approach with kids as well.

Most Influential Musicians/Bands: a lot~!! …. but the most influential one is my teacher..

Favorite Quote: I can do it.

Favorite Movie(s): a lot~!!!

Places Traveled: Italy,Switzerland,Germany,France,,,etc….

How would your friends describe you?: extraordinary…cuz I believe that i have some capability to do what they believe it’s impossible.

Hobbies: traveling,cooking,baking,work out… riding,,,playing sports,etc…