Soo Ji Lee
Cleveland
Summary
Professional pianist prepared for high-level performance and teaching roles. Delivered memorable performances and fostered student growth in various educational environments. Reliable and adaptable team player with keen attention to musical detail and artistry.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Pianist
07.2014
- Piano Solo Recital
Pianist
Cleveland Institute Of Music
03.2016
- Junior Piano Recital
Featured Pianist
New Albany Symphony Orchestra
02.2016
- Featured Pianist of Liszt Totentanz
Pianist
Diablo Symphony Orchestra
04.2016
- Concert Series as a featured pianist
Pianist
Peabody Institute Of The Johns Hopkins University
05.2019
- Master’s Piano Recital 1
Pianist
05.2020
- Master’s Piano Recital 2
Pianist
Cleveland Institute Of Music
04.2022
- Winner’s Concert - Grand Prize Virtuoso International Music Competition
Pianist
08.2022
- Winner’s Concert
Pianist
06.2024
- Winner’s Gala Recital at Berliner Philharmonie (Kammermusiksaal)
Pianist
12.2024
- Winner’s Gala Recital at Stiftung Mozarteum-Salzburg (Großer saal)
Founder
TOOTTI PIANO
08.2013 - Current
- Private Piano Lessons
- Masterclass Artist
- Competition Juror
Pianist
Cleveland Institute Of Music
02.2023
- Featured Pianist of Franz Liszt's Totentanz with the Cleveland Institute of Music Orchestra at the Severance Music Center
Pianist
Cleveland Institute Of Music
04.2022
- First Doctor of Musical Arts Piano Recital
Pianist
Cleveland Institute Of Music
04.2023
- Second Doctor of Musical Arts Piano Recital
Pianist
Cleveland Institute Of Music
05.2024
- Third Doctor of Musical Arts Piano Recital
Pianist
Cleveland Institute Of Music
12.2024
- Fourth Doctor of Musical Arts Piano Recital
Piano Instructor
Cleveland Institute Of Music
08.2023 - 05.2024
* Group Piano Class Instructor for Music for Non Major collegiate students
Piano Instructor
Piano Cleveland
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Group Piano Classes at Paul L Dunbar School (Mon-Thurs 4:15-5PM)
Education
Doctor of Musical Arts - Piano Performance
Cleveland Institute of Music
Cleveland, OH01-2025
Graduate Performance Diploma - Piano Performance
Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD05-2020
Master of Music - Piano Performance/Pedagogy
Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD05-2019
Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance/Eurhythmics
Cleveland Institute of Music
Cleveland, OH05-2017
Skills
- Chamber music experience
- Stage performance
- Orchestral collaboration
- Music theory
- Repertoire versatility
- Stage presence
- Solo performance
- Sight-reading proficiency
- Excellent communication
- Keyboard harmony
Accomplishments
Awards from various competitions:
* Seoul International Piano Competition 2004
* Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival 2007-13
* BC-Kawainnese Provincial Competition 2010
* Carl Weiselberger Scholarship 2011
* Nathan Geminiano Memorial Award 2011
* Millicent Lavoy Piano Scholarship 2011
* New Albany Symphony Orchestra Young Artist Concerto Competition 2016
* Diablo Symphony Orchestra Yen Liang Young Artist Competition 2016
* American Protege International Concerto Competition 2017
* Canadian International Music Competition 2021
* London Grand Prize Virtuoso International Music Competition 2021
* New York Laureate International Music Competition 2021
* Rocky Mountain Piano Competition 2021
* International Music Competition, Opus (Poland) 2021
* North International Music Competition (Sweden) 2021
Timeline
Pianist
12.2024
Pianist
Cleveland Institute Of Music
12.2024
Pianist
06.2024
Pianist
Cleveland Institute Of Music
05.2024
Piano Instructor
Cleveland Institute Of Music
08.2023 - 05.2024
Pianist
Cleveland Institute Of Music
04.2023
Pianist
Cleveland Institute Of Music
02.2023
Piano Instructor
Piano Cleveland
01.2023 - 05.2024
Pianist
08.2022
Pianist
Cleveland Institute Of Music
04.2022
Pianist
Cleveland Institute Of Music
04.2022
Pianist
05.2020
Pianist
Peabody Institute Of The Johns Hopkins University
05.2019
Pianist
Diablo Symphony Orchestra
04.2016
Pianist
Cleveland Institute Of Music
03.2016
Featured Pianist
New Albany Symphony Orchestra
02.2016
Pianist
07.2014
Founder
TOOTTI PIANO
08.2013 - Current
Doctor of Musical Arts - Piano Performance
Cleveland Institute of Music
Graduate Performance Diploma - Piano Performance
Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University
Master of Music - Piano Performance/Pedagogy
Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance/Eurhythmics
Cleveland Institute of Music
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