Pianist Hyoung Wuk Kim enjoys a versatile performing career as a recitalist as well as a chamber musician. He has garnered national acclaim for his “remarkable interpretation” in his performances. He won prizes in several competitions and played in numerous recitals throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. As a soloist, Hyoung appeared with several orchestras, such as Greece Symphony Orchestra and Los Angeles Sinfonietta. Recently, he had a concert tour in European counties including Austria, Germany, Budapest, and Croatia.

As a pianist who made the decision to pursue a professional career after his military service, Hyoung brings a unique perspective and approach into his teaching. His experience as a trumpeter in the military band added to his musicianship and ambition, leading him to return fully to his piano training. He also developed a deep understanding and knowledge of the technical mechanism of one’s body in playing the piano and how to help young musicians interpret music. His teaching experience at Eastman School of Music, The California School of the Arts, Montecito international Music Festival, and California Baptist University, many of his students have represented their developing musicianship and successes by winning competitions, performing with orchestras, and entering top colleges. He recently joined Pasadena Conservatory of Music in 2024.

Hyoung Kim received his Master of Music degree at University of Southern California, where he studied with Stewart Gordon and his Bachelor of Music and Doctorate of Musical Arts degrees in piano performance and literature at Eastman School of Music, where he studied with Nelita True.