Esther Yune has been a distinguished solo and chamber musician since early ages, performing actively in Korea and the United States. She earned her DMA from the Eastman School of Music and holds BM and MM degrees from the New England Conservatory of Music. Known for her unique tone color and interpretations, Dr. Yune has been featured in concerts across the U.S. and internationally, including performances at Jordan Hall with the NEC Symphony Orchestra, the Hochstein Concert Series in Rochester, NY, the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria, and UKLIM University in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

Since moving to Southern California in 2003, she has continued to share her musical passion at prestigious venues such as the Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Norton Simon Museum, the Huntington Library, A Noise Within Theatre, and various locations including Long Beach City College, Saddleback College, Pasadena City College, and Fullerton College.

Besides teaching at the Pasadena Conservatory of Music, Dr. Yune actively adjudicates for festivals and competitions, including the Southern California Junior Bach Festival, MTAC Branch Festivals, and the Santa Clarita Valley Federation Music Club Junior Music Festival. She serves as the director for the DMA program at World Mission University in Los Angeles, teaches at CSArts San Gabriel Valley, and maintains her private studio in Chino Hills. Additionally, Dr. Yune is an active member of the Orange County North Branch of MTAC, where she has served as a recording secretary and currently co-chairs the Branch Honors Recital.