Master of Arts in Music, Violin Performance — Washington State University, School of Music

Bachelor of Music, Violin Performance — Dongguk University Conservatory, Seoul, Korea

Violin Performance — Goyang Arts High School, Korea

Jihye Kim, born and raised in South Korea, earned a Master of Arts in Music in Violin Performance from Washington State University. She received her Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance from Dongguk University Conservatory in Seoul and graduated from Goyang Arts High School, where she built a strong foundation in violin.

In Korea, she led after-school violin classes at an elementary school and mentored young musicians through the Young Artist Orchestra Program, assisting with orchestral preparation and chamber music coaching. Since relocating to Washington State, she has continued contributing to the music community by volunteering as an orchestra coach for Korean youth.

As a performer, Jihye has played with various orchestras, including the Washington–Idaho Symphony Orchestra, the Young Artist Orchestra in Seoul, the Washington State University Symphony Orchestra, and the Dongguk University Conservatory Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Ensemble. Her diverse performance background spans both solo and ensemble work, highlighting her versatility and passion for music.

Fluent in both Korean and English, Jihye offers violin lessons tailored to students of all skill levels, accommodating diverse learning styles and cultural backgrounds. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes technical foundation, musicality, and personal expression, with the goal of nurturing confident and inspired musicians.