SoYoung Choi, a violinist from Daejeon, Korea, embarked on her musical journey at the age of four. She made her debut performance with the Sangrok Chamber Orchestra at seven years old, she has since performed as a soloist with eminent Korean orchestras such as Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, Bucheon Philharmonic Orchestra, Daejeon Philharmonic Orchestra. Her debut recital took place at the age of ten as part of the esteemed Kumho Prodigy Concert series, and she had solo recitals at the Daejeon Cosmopolitan Music Festival, the Daejeon Art Center, Boston, and New York. An ardent chamber musician, SoYoung has performed at renowned festivals and venues such as Honors Ensemble recital in Jordan hall, the Ceramic Palace Chamber Music Series, Heredium Summer Music Festival Series, Mellon Music Festival, Schiermonnikoog festival, and the Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance in Canada. She appeared at summer music festivals including Kneisel Hall, Taos School of Music, Heifetz Music Festival, Great Mountain Music Festival, Summit Music Festival, and Yellowbarn as well. In addition to her performing career, SoYoung is a dedicated leader and director of the Ahava Ensemble, an initiative that organizes benefit concerts to support cancer patients and children. After studying with Kowoon Yang and Ju-Young in Korea, she received B.M and M.M under the guidance of Miriam Fried and Donald Weilerstein. Following a Professional Studies Certificate from the Manhattan School of Music, SoYoung is currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts degree at Manhattan School of Muisc with violinist Mark Steinberg, and also studying Early Music program at Conservatorium Van Amsterdam

Violin Lesson - exploring elements that creates tension and unease and what makes music sound different

Explore where your tension is coming from, where the error is happening between your body and your brain, and what music wants you to do with open, free wills.

As a violinist, I experienced long-term injury, and I explored many other fields like physical therapy, psychology, personal training, Alexander technique, Feldenkrais, and Body mapping for recovery. This experience has impacted highly on teaching as well, and I would love to help others with curious, open, and creative eyes and minds. From body posture to small technical issues, I will help you look at the issue from many different perspectives that can help you find a more organic way to make music.