Hye-Young Kim is active as a collaborative pianist in a wide variety of repertoire and ensembles. Dr. Kim began her career in Collaborative Arts studying with Dr. Alan Smith and Kevin Fitz-Gerald at the University of Southern California. While completing her graduate studies in Keyboard Collaborative Arts at the University of Southern California, Dr. Kim has been the recipient of the distinguished Gwendolyn Koldofsky Memorial Scholarship as well as Thornton Merit Fellowship and Music Dean’s Scholarship for years.

Dr. Kim has worked as a collaborative pianist, instrumental and vocal coach for the USC Chamber Choir, USC Opera, UCLA Opera, AIMS, Songfest and Pacific Symphony. She has had the privilege to perform in rehearsal and master class situations with renowned artists such as Placido Domingo, Barbara Bonney, Lynn Harrell, Eroica Trio, William Bolcom, Thomas Adès, Carl St. Clair and Milena Kitic, in addition to working extensively with local singers and instrumentalists. Currently Dr. Kim is an adjunct faculty member of the Chapman University Conservatory of Music. Dr. Kim has given performances in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Cuba, Italy and Austria, as well as the United States.