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Faculty Feature: Hyunji Lee

Ms. Hyunji Lee is one of our Violin Teaching Artists! She has been on faculty for over two years and is building a thriving private studio with us. Additionally, she is a member of the Faculty String Quartet and has performed in faculty chamber recitals and the Spotlight on the Arts showcase concert. Faculty Coordinator and fellow violin faculty Claire Allen sat down with her to learn more about her and her teaching!

 

CAllen: What is your favorite part about teaching for the Academy?

HLee: Sharing my music and experience with the Academy Community. I sincerely enjoy working with all of my students at the Academy.

 

CAllen: How did you first fall in love with music?

HLee: When I first heard David Oistrakh playing Beethoven’s Spring Sonata when I was a kid!

 

 

Faculty string quartet performing

 

 

CAllen: Tell me about a favorite teaching experience.

HLee: When a student walks in the door with a twinkle in their eye ready to show me what they have accomplished over the week. Seeing and hearing a student make progress is one of the most memorable experiences I have had.

 

CAllen: What are some unique things you do when you teach?

HLee: I enjoy giving listening and research assignments to students to help develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of music!

 

CAllen: Do you have any pets?

HLee: I have a 10 year orange tabby from Montreal, Canada. I adopted him when he was just two months old! When he was a kitten he climbed up a book case and jumped onto the hanging lamp in the middle of the room. [laughs] The lamp fell to the floor and he rode on top!  #TeamCat

 

 

Hyunji's baby

 

 

CAllen: What else would you like our community to know about you?

HLee: I truly enjoy teaching and love all of my students at the Academy. At home, I have a three month old son who enjoys hearing the violin!

 

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