Embrace the Higher Calling
Training the next generation to steward the gift of music.
About Dr. Hye-Won Cho
Dr. Hye-Won Cho’s brilliant technique and sensitive musicality has garnered her countless accolades worldwide. She has performed as recitalist, chamber musician and soloist with orchestra in numerous prestigious venues around the world, including Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and the Gewanthaus in Leipzig, Germany. Dr. Cho received both the Bachelor and the Master of Music degrees as a scholarship student from the Juilliard School in New York and the Doctor of Musical Arts degree at University of California, Los Angeles. She has served on the piano faculty at Occidental College and is currently a member of the piano faculty at Biola University. Additionally, Dr. Cho has a private piano studio in Orange County.
The Art of Performance Training
MY TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
The Discipline of Consistent Practice
Piano playing is both physical and mental. It is essential that we train consistently, the same way that athletes train. Piano practice does not allow for procrastination - it requires steady, bit-by-bit progress.
The Cultivation of Critical Thinking
Music is highly subjective, and it is important for today's generation to be able to articulate their ideas clearly, coherently, and with confidence. Great performances do not just come from great technique. The study of music is most rewarding and most interesting when students understand not just "what" to do but "why." Understanding the theory behind the work, having knowledge of the context and history of the music, reading great books, and more are all equally important in becoming a well-rounded, mature, and healthy musician and person.
The Mindfulness of Efficient Practice
Inefficient practice habits formed as young students often stick with them into adulthood. Being able to practice mindfully is a skill that needs to be taught, trained, and cultivated.