“Dr. Park has been teaching our 12-year-old daughter for several years now and the transformation has been truly remarkable. Not only has her technical abilities improved properly but her overall artistry and musicianship came alive under the mentorship of Dr.Park. As parents watching our daughter develop into a pianist, some of the most compelling teaching style and characteristics that we appreciated themost was Dr. Park’s ability to be patient and help her students find their wayin the complex world of piano. While commanding a very disciplined approach,Dr. Park also possesses a very unique nurturing method of teaching for herstudents as well. We owe all of our daughter’s piano develop to Dr. Park.”
“I have loved piano music and have tried to learn to play the piano a couple times in the past, but the instruction from Dr. Park has helped me to become a pianist. Dr. Park teaches in a way of discussion in1-on-1 private lessons to show me how hand motions on the keys, phrasing, dynamics, and how history and music theory come together in playing the piano.If I have questions on a piece or do not understand a skill the first time, I know Dr. Park can go over it again with me in another way during my lesson. I have also really enjoyed the variety of repertoire assigned to me or that I have chosen with Dr. Park, from Bach to Debussy. I look forward to continuing to learn more skills in playing the piano with Dr. Park.”
Student Performance at Carnegie Hall – Congratulations, Aarav Mithani!
Aarav Mithani, a 2024 graduate of Washington International School, has earned the prestigious opportunity to perform at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall in New York City. This fall, Aarav will begin a new journey at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
As a dedicated student of Dr. Park for eight years, Aarav had the honor of performing Dvořák’s Slavonic Dances, Op. 46 in a piano duo with Dr. Woobin Park. Congratulations on this exceptional achievement, and best wishes for all that lies ahead!
Congratulations to Olivia Cha and Aarian Arora!
We are thrilled to celebrate Olivia Cha and Aarian Arora for their audition results in the Golden Key Music Festival! They have earned honor of performing at the Bruno Walter Auditorium at Lincoln Center of The Juilliard School in New York City in March 2024. Bravo on this incredible achievement!
Congratulations to Olivia Baek!
We are thrilled to announce that Olivia Baek has achieved the highest honor by being awarded a Level 8 certification from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) in England—the highest level of achievement offered by the ABRSM. Olivia not only passed with distinction but also earned the top score. This outstanding accomplishment is a testament to her dedication, talent, and hard work!
Congratulations to Our Award-Winning Students!
🎉 First Place Winner
Congratulations to Joey Lupo for achieving First Place at the 2024 Anne Arundel County Spring Piano Festival in the Middle School/High School Division!
🌟 Superior Ratings
We are thrilled to celebrate the following students who earned "Superior" ratings for their outstanding performances:
Congratulations to Aarian Arora and Earl Zhu!
We are delighted to announce that Aarian Arora, a 9th grader from St. Andrew’s Episcopal School in Bethesda, and Earl Haoming Zhu, a 10th grader from Richard Montgomery High School, have been selected to perform in the 2024 Student Honor Recital sponsored by the International School of Music. Their performance will take place at the esteemed Terrace Theater at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., one of the most prestigious venues in the area. Congratulations to both students on this remarkable achievement!
Congratulations to Melody Uyanga-Naran for the Carnegie Hall Debut!
2024
Final round judge of Robert Spencer Piano Concerto Competition in Virginia
2023
Final judge for the Northern Virginia Sonata Festival
2021
Co-Chair of NVMTA Fall Festival
2020
Robert Spencer Piano Concerto Competition
NVMTA Piano Concerto Festival & Competition
2018
Final for the Piano Achievement Awards competition for Northern Virginia Music Teachers Association 2018
2017
Final of CFMTA (Canadian Federation of Music Teachers' Associations) National Piano Competition at the 2017 MTNA National Conference in Baltimore, MD
2014
Final of Senior Piano Duet Competition by attending 2014 MTNA National /Conference at Chicago
2013
Final of 2013 MTNA (Music Teachers National Association) Young Artist Competition-Wisconsin
