Violin Lessons in Irvine and Los Angeles
Meet the Violinist
Violinist JinHee Kate Kim is an accomplished artist recognized for her innovative spirit and praised for her “sensitive voicing” by the German newspaper Leipziger Volkszeitung. A laureate of numerous international and national competitions, she has performed in some of the world’s most prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall in New York, Symphony Hall in Boston, and the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in Seoul, Korea. Her diverse and dynamic career spans solo, chamber, duo, and orchestral performances, as well as appearances at renowned music festivals and masterclasses with world-class musicians, including Laurence Lesser and Menahem Pressler of the Beaux Arts Trio, among others.
JinHee’s artistry has earned her numerous accolades, including First Prize and Silver Medal at the International Chamber Music Ensemble Competition in New York, the Brahms Award and Most Distinguished Musicians Award at the IBLA International Competition in Italy, and the distinguished Tourjée Alumni Award from the New England Conservatory in Boston, where her name is inscribed on the Tourjée Alumni Award plaque. As an avid chamber musician, she has performed across the United States, Canada, Korea, and Europe. JinHee is a founding member of Trio Eca, which has been featured on Arte TV’s “Arte Showcase” and FEBC Radio’s “Music and People” in Seoul. Her other ensembles have also appeared on CBS TV and Earl TV in Toronto.
JinHee’s journey into innovation began in 1992 when a hand injury inspired her to explore the creative intersection of music and multimedia. She developed El Bara Art (Hebrew for “God creates”), a groundbreaking series of performances blending violin music with narration, acting, sound design, and visual art. Notable works like The Creation of the World, The Wanderer, and Return showcase her artistic vision and have been performed at churches and cultural venues in the United States and Korea.
Born in Korea, JinHee began playing the violin at the age of six. She was trained at the Yewon School and Seoul Arts High School before continuing her studies at the Walnut Hill School for the Arts in Massachusetts. She was awarded scholarships to attend the New England Conservatory of Music, where she earned her Bachelor of Music, Master of Music, and Graduate Diploma. In 2010, she completed her Doctor of Musical Arts at Boston University, cementing her place as an esteemed performer and educator.
Through her inspiring performances and dedication to innovation, JinHee Kate Kim continues to captivate audiences worldwide, embodying artistry that transcends boundaries and redefines the possibilities of classical music.