Hye Jin Kim
Burnaby,BC
Summary
Accomplished Music Educator and Therapist with a rich background in teaching at Symphony Piano Studio, many Schools and providing innovative music therapy services at Jun Rehabilitation Clinic/I-JUN Research Center. Expert in piano, music arrangement and theory, adept at enhancing communication through music. Proven success in elevating student and client outcomes through tailored educational and therapeutic programs.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
Korean Baptist Church of Vancouver
Burnaby, British Columbia
10.2024 - 12.2025
- Served as principal keyboardist for praise team at church's 50th-anniversary filmmaking.
- Led, arranged for a special Christmas trio (flute, cello, piano) performance with the youth, and played the piano.
Owner/Music Teacher
Symphony Piano Studio
Seoul, Korea
01.2016 - 02.2022
- Conducted private piano lessons with students of varying ages, from young children to adults.
- Taught to acquire general knowledge of music theory.
- Adapted teaching methods depending on the needs and abilities of each student.
- Applied new materials and resources that could be used as the correct posture, hand shape, and musical expression etc by using interesting visual and physical tools.
- Encouraged students to complete, perform, and record a piece of repertoire appropriate to their individual levels and interested.
- Supported student performance and provided recorded video, feedback to parents on areas of improvement.
- Trained students to participate in private elementary school music compositions and national competitions.
Owner/Director
M&M Ewha Music Academy
Seoul, Korea
07.2013 - 07.2018
- Taught and run piano, strings, flute, ukulele, electric guitar classes for children, teenagers and adults.
- Provided diverse musical experiences and genres through weekly special vocal and instrumental ensemble(orff, music theraputic)classes.
- Assisted with music theory classes when needed.
- Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
- Organized special events such as recitals or competitions for students to showcase their talents.
- Supported school performances by accompanying vocalists or instrumentalists on the piano and keyboard.
- Maintained records of student attendance, performance, and other relevant information.
- Provided direction and guidance to teachers for consistent qualitative teaching performance.
Music Therapist
Jun Rehabilitation Clinic/I-JUN Research Center
Seoul, Korea
09.2011 - 08.2012
- Worked as the main music therapist in the children's rehabilitation day ward and outpatient clinic.
- Conducted and assessments to understand clients' needs and plan appropriate music sessions.
- Provided treatment intervention when needed by utilizing various therapeutic approaches, such as neurological, creative, cognitive-behavioral, psychological, and vocalized therapy.
- Helped the client to relieve muscle stiffness, structure movements, expand the range of motion, and increase the duration of movement through playing various instruments and elements of music.
- Collaborated with other parts of therapist teams to coordinate services for clients.
- Evaluated and reported the progress and effectiveness of the treatment at the conference.
Music Therapist
Seoul School for Blind-Children's class
Seoul, Korea
03.2011 - 08.2011
- Conducted assessments of client's musical preferences, abilities, and interests in order to inform treatment plan.
- Met a client with blind, autistic tendencies and communicated in music through improvisational instrumental performance
- Helped client express their emotions and have a pick experience.
After School Music Therapist
Yonggang Elementary School
Seoul, Korea
11.2009 - 12.2010
- Taught students of special class
Music Teacher
Yookyoung Foundation Preschool
Seoul, Korea
11.2010 - 11.2010
- Education plan for year 2011 and for Music therapy demonstration session
After School Music Therapist
Wondang Elementary School
, Korea
09.2009 - 02.2010
- Taught students of special class
After School Music Therapist
Jungjin School
, Korea
09.2009 - 02.2010
- Taught students of special class
Practical Trainee
Kim Young Ae Family Therapy Center
, Korea
03.2009 - 06.2009
- Trained of the psychology consultation
Piano Accompanist
Korean Methodist Church
, Korea
08.2006 - 08.2006
- Piano Accompanist of Children's Music Therapy Play Team
Supervisor in Training
Seongsim Day Care center of Sindang Social Welfare Center
, Korea
03.2006 - 08.2006
- Supervisor of Music Therapy Trainee
Practicum Trainee
Seoul Rehabilitation Center
, Korea
09.2004 - 02.2005
- Music therapy on Intellectual, developmental disabilities
Intern
Music Therapy Clinic of Ewha Womans University
, Korea
03.2004 - 08.2004
- Worked various clinical setting with children and young people.
Education
Master's Degree of Education - Music Therapy Education
Ewha WomansUniversity Graduate School of Education
Seoul, Korea02-2010
Bachelor's Degree of Music - Music Composition
Ewha Womans University
Seoul, Korea02-2004
Skills
- Piano/Keyboard
- Music Composition/Arrangement
- Music Theory
- Various Instruments(orff/music therapy inst/ukulele)
- Conuduct
- Theraputic Assessment/Approach
- GIM(Guieded Imagery and Music)/MI(Music and Imagery)-Psychological Activity
Certification
- Premier Piano teacher certificate
- Lifetime certificate of NAKMT Membership
- Music Therapist License of NAKMT(National Association of Korea)
- GIM(Guided Imagery and Music) Level 1 (Training- Primary Trainers: Dr. Lisa Summer, and Dr. Frances Smith Goldberg)
- New York University Nordoff-Robbins Center Music Therapy Course
- New York University "Creative Music Therapy" Workshop
Accomplishments
- Teachers honor award
- students won a competetition prize in many cases
Affiliations
- American Music therapy Association(AMTA) membership(2006.12-2008.12)
- Harvard Soldiers Field Park Children's Center 2007-2008 Infant Toddler/Toddler one Parents' Club Member(2007.09-2008.06)
- Preparation member for "Harvard Blankets & Crawlers Play Group"(2007.02-2007.06)
- Music writing & Producing for CD Recording of Musical Performance, "The Happy Prince" Musical Therapy Play for Children- Hakji Publisher(2005)
- Completed course of Han, Choong Wan's Jazz Piano(2004.09-2005.06)
- Dr. Edwin Gordon Workshop completed(2004.03)
Timeline
Volunteer
Korean Baptist Church of Vancouver
10.2024 - 12.2025
Owner/Music Teacher
Symphony Piano Studio
01.2016 - 02.2022
Owner/Director
M&M Ewha Music Academy
07.2013 - 07.2018
Music Therapist
Jun Rehabilitation Clinic/I-JUN Research Center
09.2011 - 08.2012
Music Therapist
Seoul School for Blind-Children's class
03.2011 - 08.2011
Music Teacher
Yookyoung Foundation Preschool
11.2010 - 11.2010
After School Music Therapist
Yonggang Elementary School
11.2009 - 12.2010
After School Music Therapist
Wondang Elementary School
09.2009 - 02.2010
After School Music Therapist
Jungjin School
09.2009 - 02.2010
Practical Trainee
Kim Young Ae Family Therapy Center
03.2009 - 06.2009
Piano Accompanist
Korean Methodist Church
08.2006 - 08.2006
Supervisor in Training
Seongsim Day Care center of Sindang Social Welfare Center
03.2006 - 08.2006
Practicum Trainee
Seoul Rehabilitation Center
09.2004 - 02.2005
Intern
Music Therapy Clinic of Ewha Womans University
03.2004 - 08.2004
Master's Degree of Education - Music Therapy Education
Ewha WomansUniversity Graduate School of Education
Bachelor's Degree of Music - Music Composition
Ewha Womans University
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