Dr. Sinyoung Kim (Grace) is a violinist and dedicated educator with a Doctor of Musical Arts in Violin Performance from Michigan State University. Her doctoral research, Investigating Schnittke and Shchedrin’s Violin Works: Painting Two Different Pictures With a Similar Approach, reflects her deep commitment to exploring both traditional and contemporary violin repertoire. She also earned her Masters degree at MSU under the guidance of Professor Dmitri Berlinsky and completed her Bachelor of Music in South Korea. Throughout her academic career, she was awarded full scholarships in recognition of her artistic excellence and scholarly achievement.
Dr. Kim maintains an active performance career and has served in leadership roles including Concertmaster of the Michigan State University Symphony Orchestra and Associate Principal Second Violin of the Traverse City Symphony Orchestra. She currently performs as a substitute violinist with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra and has appeared with several orchestras throughout Michigan and South Korea, collaborating with distinguished conductors and musicians. Her orchestral experience enriches her teaching with practical insight into professional ensemble performance.
As a passionate educator, Dr. Kim has extensive teaching experience ranging from beginners to advanced pre-professional students. She has served as a Teaching Assistant at Michigan State University and has maintained private studios in Michigan, Alabama, and South Korea. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes strong technical foundations, musical expression, and individualized mentorship, fostering confidence and artistic growth in each student. Dr. Kim is deeply committed to nurturing not only skilled violinists, but thoughtful and inspired musicians.
