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Sunghun Kim
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Dr. Sunghun Kim received a Doctor of Musical Arts in piano pedagogy at the University of South Carolina, and a master’s degree in piano performance and pedagogy from Baylor University and graduated from Oklahoma State University with a bachelor’s degree in music of arts. Dr. Kim is a distinguished soloist, collaborator, and pedagogue internationally and nationally recognized for his practical methods and teaching approaches in the best practices through “Lecture Recitals,” “Research Project Grants,” “Outstanding Performance Awards,” “Piano Competition Awards,” and “Graduate School Music Talent Scholarships.”
Dr. Kim has given numerous concerts and recitals with various vocal and instrumental soloists, as well as chamber ensembles throughout the states, including performing at Baylor University, Faulkner University, Oklahoma State University, Samford University, and the University of South Carolina. He has been an adjudicator for piano competitions and festivals. Moreover, he dedicated himself to piano performance and piano pedagogy with a variety of applications and insight gained through his wide range of performance and teaching experience. Especially, working as a researcher and presenter in the field of piano pedagogy, Dr. Kim also specializes in teaching piano students with autism that aims at creating valuable and devoted opportunities to communicate with them in student-centered education. He published an article, “Sensory-Friendly Recitals for Music Students with Autism” in American Music Teacher (June/July 2021) and attended the 2022 MTNA Virtual Conference as a session presenter. His research in piano pedagogy has been featured at MTNA national conferences, Piano Pedagogy Symposium, TMTA, and SCMTA state conferences since 2014.
Dr. Kim is a highly motivated professional with 20+ years of experience to teach the piano to all age groups and at all skill levels. His expertise is to prepare for piano local/state/national piano competitions, and ABRSM/RCM(Royal Conservatory of Music) exams, and his students won winners at the state and national piano competitions. Dr. Kim has taught chamber/choral ensembles and has accompanied a choir, praise team, and worships. Additionally, his recent solo and ensemble performances are spotlighted in the African American Montgomery Music Society. As an adjunct piano faculty, he has taught piano pedagogy classes for undergraduate and graduate students at Samford University.
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