Bio: Dr. Hwa-Jin Kim is a concert pianist, educator, author, and founder and artistic director of Sonare Music Academy. A graduate of Seoul National University, she earned her Doctor of Musical Arts from Manhattan School of Music, where she also served on the faculty. She taught for over 22 years at the University of North Carolina Asheville and is a two-time recipient of the Steinway & Sons Top Teacher Award. In 2026, Dr. Kim created The Beethoven 32, a week-long celebration of Beethoven’s complete piano sonatas. She is currently organizing Chopin Festival 2027, celebrating Chopin through performance, education, and community engagement.
Email: hwajinkimdma@gmail.com
Website(s): sonaremusicacademy.com, YouTube channel
Teacher Specializations: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Classical, Music History, Theory, Pedagogy, Virtual, Young Children
Performance Styles: Classical
Address: Asheville