Jean Park, DMA

Dr. Jean Park is an accomplished pianist and dedicated educator who recently relocated to the Triangle area. As a soloist, Dr. Park earned first place in the graduate division of the Schubert Club Competition and has garnered numerous accolades throughout her career. She has participated in prominent music festivals on full scholarships, performed in masterclasses led by renowned pianists, and captivated audiences with her artistry. She has been featured on WSMR Radio with a live solo performance and contributed to the soundtrack of the film Don't Let the Night End on Amazon Prime Video. A recent performance highlight includes her solo recital Around the World in 88 Keys at the Cary Arts Center, featuring piano works from six continents.

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Dr. Park is a passionate chamber musician and has enjoyed collaborations with professors at various schools and colleagues from the San Antonio Philharmonic and North Carolina Symphony. She also actively performs as a member of the Ardora Trio (ArdoraTrio.com) and enjoys occasionally performing with the North Carolina Symphony, in works such as Fossils from Carnival of the Animals and Sarah Gibson's Warp and Weft.

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As a piano teacher, Dr. Park has given masterclasses at various institutions and was invited as a Rising Faculty Star for the Texas State International Piano Festival. She also recently was a presenter at the MTNA Conference in Minneapolis 2025, presenting From Arirang to BTS: Piano Ensemble Music of Korean composers along with Drs. Kent Lyman and Moon Choi. She has consistently maintained a waitlist for her private piano studio, reflecting her reputation for excellence in teaching (ParkPianoStudio.com). Her students have also earned numerous awards. Committed to advancing the field of music education, Dr. Park has served on the boards of the Piano Teachers Congress of New York, the San Antonio Music Teachers Association, and currently, the Cary-Apex Piano Teachers Association. She also enjoys coaching chamber music ensembles for the North Carolina Chamber Music Institute.

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In addition to teaching, Dr. Park is a sought-after adjudicator, having served on panels for many competitions including Duke University's Concerto Competition, Texas State University's Concerto and Aria Competition, Chapel Hill Philharmonia's Young Artist Concerto Competition, Texas Music Teachers Association Student Affiliate Performance Contest, Janice Kay Hodges Contemporary Piano Competition, and many others.

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Dr. Park holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of Washington, where she studied with Dr. Regina Yeh. She completed her Master of Music degree at the Manhattan School of Music under the guidance of Daniel Epstein and André-Michel Schub, and her Doctor of Musical Arts at Stony Brook University, where she studied with Gilbert Kalish. Additional principal teachers include Mary Toy and Eteri Andjaparidze.

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Dr. Park’s college teaching career began at Stony Brook University, where she served as a piano teaching assistant. She went on to join the piano faculties at the University of the Incarnate Word and San Antonio College from 2018 to 2023. Currently, Dr. Park is on the piano faculties of Duke University and Meredith College.