Dr. Jane Park is a dynamic pianist and educator dedicated to inspiring a love for music in diverse audiences and students. A native of California, she has performed extensively across the United States, with appearances in states such as New York, Ohio, Maryland, and California, as well as internationally in countries including Scotland and China. Her artistry reflects a passion for connecting with audiences through meaningful and engaging performances.
Dr. Park’s journey as a pianist began with an early love for the piano sparked by hearing Mozart’s Twelve Variations on “Ah vous dirai-je, Maman” and Schumann’s Papillons, Op. 2. At the age of five, she competed in her first solo competition, winning the grand prize with Beethoven’s Für Elise. By thirteen, she was performing as a soloist with the Valley Symphony Orchestra in Los Angeles after winning first place in a Solo Concert competition with Kabalevsky’s Piano Concerto No. 3.
Her commitment to excellence in performance and pedagogy led her to pursue advanced studies at some of the most prestigious music institutions. Dr. Park earned her Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance at the Eastman School of Music, studying with pianist, Barry Snyder. She completed her Master of Music in Piano Performance under the guidance of Dr. Daniel Shapiro at the Cleveland Institute of Music and continued her studies at the Johns Hopkins Peabody Institute of Music with Marian Hahn. She earned her Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music, where she studied with pianist, Antoinette Perry, and pursued minors in Music Education, Piano Pedagogy, and Music Technology.
An experienced and passionate educator, Dr. Park has taught students of all ages and skill levels, fostering their growth both in private studios and academic settings. During her doctoral studies, she served as a Graduate Keyboard Instructor at USC, providing personalized instruction to non-major piano students and refining her pedagogical approach. Her academic pursuits in music education and pedagogy further enriched her teaching, driving research on topics such as injury prevention for pianists, motivation in young learners, and the benefits of music therapy for children with autism. Notably, her paper on effective strategies for improving sight-reading in young piano students was published in CAPMT Connect, a peer-reviewed journal.
Dr. Park also maintains a thriving private piano studio, where her students achieve success as competition winners and performers. Several of her students have recently won competitions and have been invited to perform at Carnegie Hall. Her dedication to fostering artistic growth and her commitment to excellence have established her as a respected figure in both the performance and pedagogical fields.
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