Ms. Kim is a native of Seoul, Korea. She received her Master’s and Professional Studies Degrees from Manhattan School of Music in New York City. Before that, she studied in Paris, France, and received a 1st Prize Diploma from CNR de Saint Maur and Conservatoire du Municipal de Paris.

As a student, Ms. Kim won numerous prizes, including the Bellin, Nerini, L’UFAM, and Young Artist Competitions in France and the Music Association Club Competition in Korea. She has performed concerts in Weil Recital Hall of Carnegie Hall and many prestigious concert venues in Korea.

Much of Ms. Kim’s music career has been devoted to teaching young flutists. She was on the faculty of Manhattan School of Music, Preparatory Division, for eleven years. During that time, as well as during a three-year residence in Seoul, Ms. Kim guided numerous students into America’s most prestigious music conservatories, including The Julliard School, Curtis Institute, Manhattan School of Music, and Mannes Conservatory. Her students have also won numerous competitions, including the National Flute Association High School Soloist.

Since moving to the Tidewater area with her husband, a native of Virginia Beach, and her two young children, Ms. Kim has continued her teaching career, as well as her performing career, both as a soloist and as a member of Creo, the contemporary music ensemble in residence at Old Dominion University. She is currently an adjunct faculty member of Old Dominion University and TCC, and also teaches at the Academy of Music in Norfolk.