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Jiyoung Castro

San Jose,CA

Summary

Since 2000, I have developed unique teaching methods and curriculum to engage students at different life stages. I have extensive experience teaching and guiding students in developing their musical abilities, while positively impacting the community.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Pianist, accompanist, and Educator

Piano Studio
01.2010 - Current
  • An active member of MTAC
  • Offering Yearly Studio concerts
  • Teaching in person and online
  • Audition preparation.

Pianist, accompanist, and Educator

Piano Studio
01.2003 - 01.2010
  • Developed student confidence in Music theory, sight reading, and Piano Performance
  • Piano Instruction from beginner to advanced level Piano
  • Experienced teaching all levels for Merit test
  • Taught in person
  • Managed 48 students per week
  • Coordinated public studio concerts twice a year.

Education

M.M. Piano Performance -

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
12.2026

Completion of Music core course - undefined

De Anza college
Cupertino, CA
12.2022

B.M. Music and Piano minor - undefined

Ewha Womans University
Seoul, Korea
12.1999

Completion of all levels - undefined

E.S.L. at Sydney University
Sydney, Australia
12.1996

Skills

  • Coordinating concert project
  • Creating a syllabus for Individual piano study needs
  • Piano teaching for private and group lessons
  • Preparation for Audition
  • Teaching music theory

Personal Information

Title: Pianist, accompanist, and Educator

References

Available upon request

Performanceprojects

  • Performer at the composition major graduate concert at UCLA, CA, 01/01/2002
  • Pianist for recordings and performances for local Composer Dr. Mark Von Houten, Laguna Beach, CA, 01/01/2002 - 12/31/2010
  • Performed Bach's French Suite No. 6, BWV 817 Spring Concert at De Anza College, Cupertino, CA, 01/01/2018
  • Performed Chopin's Ballade No. 1 Winter Student Concert at De Anza College, Cupertino, CA, 01/01/2018
  • Performed Chopin's Ballade No. 2 Spring recital at De Anza College, Cupertino, CA, 01/01/2022
  • Performed Brahms' Intermezzos Op. 118 Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 5. Winter recital at De Anza College, Cupertino, CA, 01/01/2022
  • Performed Brahms' Intermezzo Op. 118 No. 2. Master class with Dr. Shimron at Cal State East Bay, 10/01/2022
  • Guest church pianist at the Congregational Church of Almaden Valley, 01/01/2020 - current
  • Coordinated student concerts, 01/01/2000 - current

Timeline

Pianist, accompanist, and Educator

Piano Studio
01.2010 - Current

Pianist, accompanist, and Educator

Piano Studio
01.2003 - 01.2010

Completion of Music core course - undefined

De Anza college

B.M. Music and Piano minor - undefined

Ewha Womans University

Completion of all levels - undefined

E.S.L. at Sydney University

M.M. Piano Performance -

San Jose State University
Jiyoung Castro