Masterclass with Jonathan Jung
Our new co-Head of Piano, Jonathan Jung, held a masterclass for our young and talented piano students at our Albany campus! Jonathan has university teaching experience across North America and will also be teaching at the University of Auckland, so this was a great chance for our students to get to know him and benefit from his guidance.
Not only that, but everyone had a fantastic time! Jonathan will be taking auditions for his studio over the school holidays, so if you're interested in studying with him please get in touch with us at info@chirongroup.nz!
South Korean-New Zealand pianist Jonathan Jung delights audiences with his performances across the United States, New Zealand, Australia, South Korea, and Asia. Before joining Chiron Music Academy, he served as Assistant Professor of Piano at Lee University, and has also taught Applied Piano, Music Theory, Aural Skills, and Class Piano sequences at Southwestern Oklahoma State University and Jones County Junior College. Jonathan has been celebrated as a Guest Artist at Texas State International Piano Festival and Brevard Summer Music Festival, and his performances with orchestras such as the Eastman Philharmonic and Chattanooga Symphony have been broadcast by Radio New Zealand, World TV, and more.
Jonathan's educational background includes a Master of Music Degree and Bachelor of Music (Honours) Degree with First Class from the University of Auckland, New Zealand. After moving to the United States to further his studies, he completed a Doctor of Musical Arts Degree, Master of Arts in Theory Pedagogy Degree, and Master of Music Degree at the Eastman School of Music. In addition to his piano virtuosity, Jonathan is also an accomplished composer, premiering and performing his own compositions at renowned venues such as Carnegie Hall. His works have acquired acclaim, with New York Concert Review describing his pieces as having "striking Debussyian qualities" and a "mournful sound that was truly moving"
