“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 success and continued growth—has been one of the greatest privileges of my life.”
From 2020 to 2022, NAVER TV partnered with the Seoul National University School of Music, with support from EBS, to create a digital library of music lessons. As part of the project, Prof. HieYon Choi and her studio contributed 17 lessons for the broader Korean public.
Founded by Prof. HieYon Choi, the Academy emerged from SNU’s Ensemble2021 and 2021academy projects as a platform for contemporary music, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovative performance. From 2018 to 2022, Prof. Choi led a range of thematic productions, international projects, and workshops in improvisation, contemporary repertoire, and media literacy.
