About Michelle
A native of Seoul, Korea, began to study the violin at the age of seven. Michelle holds both her B.M. and M.M. degrees in Orchestral Music from Ewha Women’s University and studied the Professional Studies Diploma Program with Professor Wei He at San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
She was a member of Seoul Youth Orchestra for four years and played at Cheonan Philharmonic Orchestra as a first violin from 2010 through 2017 and at Stockton Symphony from 2019 through 2022. She is also a founding member of the Viva String Quartet. Currently, she is the assistant principal second volin at Berkeley Symphony, a member of California Symphony Orchestra, and a substitute member of San Francisco Ballet.
Throughout her career, she has performed for orchestras and chambers in various countries including Korea, Japan, China and the U.S., and has achieved several awards including the 1st Place in the American Protégé International Piano and String Competition, Manhae Competition and the Youngsan Arthall Chamber Contest.
Lesson
Over 10 years, Michelle has been teaching numerous students with a wide range of ages and skill groups.
She believes that every person has a pure joy in music and she helps the students discover the delightful experience which leads them to become self-motivated violinists
In 2016, Michelle worked as an assistant violin teacher at John Yehall Chin Elementary School in San Francisco, and she is currently teaching individual violin lessons in Cupertino and the South Bay area, CA.
Any age +5
She teaches any age 5 and above
Don't Miss Theory
Theory helps develop your musical skill
Spark Talent
We are all musicions in our hearts and she helps you achieve it!
Teach with Love
She cares about the students and teaches with love
Media
Poulenc Violin Sonata
Grieg String Quartet No.1
Contact
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