“When I joined the Peabody Institute piano faculty in the fall of 2023, it was an unexpected but deeply meaningful step, and an honor to become part of one of America’s greatest musical institutions. In a short time, my students have inspired me through their trust, dedication, and hard work. Welcome to my studio—a space for disciplined growth, open exploration, and the shared pursuit of truth in music.“
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Seoul National University College of Music (1999 - 2023)
“Joining the music faculty of SNU, Korea’s most prestigious university, as its youngest piano professor in 1999 was a profound blessing. Ever since, guiding some of Korea’s most gifted students—and witnessing their successes and continued growth—has been one of the greatest privileges of my life.”
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From 2020 to 2022, NAVER TV—Korea’s leading online video platform—partnered with the Seoul National University School of Music to create an extensive digital library of music lessons. Supported by EBS, the national public education broadcaster, the project offers a substantial collection of instructional content now available on NAVER. As part of this initiative, Prof. HieYon Choi and her studio contributed 17 lessons to serve the broader Korean community.
Founded by Prof. HieYon Choi as Seoul National University’s contemporary music exploration, the Academy evolved from Ensemble2021 and 2021academy projects into a program that integrated innovative performance, interdisciplinary collaboration, and new pedagogical approaches. During the leadership, Prof. Choi curated and produced wide spectrum of activities such as thematic productions (Liberation, Sound of Universe), global projects (TripleX) and a series of workshops on improvisation, contemporary repertoires, and media literacy.
