Mina Son

From a young age, I have always been passionate about Music. I am a versatile musician, educator, and scholar residing in the Boston area. Born and raised in South Korea, I embarked on her musical journey at the age of 5, immersing herself in classical piano and music studies. Throughout my academic pursuits, she earned a Bachelor's degree in music composition and music theory from Seoul National University (SNU), followed by a Master's degree from Northwestern University in IL, and finally achieved her Ph.D. in Musicology from SNU. My teaching experience includes serving as a Teaching Assistant in music history at Seoul National University for around three years. In music history class, I occasionally play the piano to illustrate a point. I also encourage students to come to my office during hours, especially to discuss ideas, plans, and style before and after writing. I have worked as a piano faculty member at the Musical Offering at Evanston School of Music in Illinois over the past five years, I have honed my teaching skills, effectively blending music history with theoretical and practical techniques. I offer instruction not only in traditional classical music but also in contemporary and popular music, with a particular emphasis on K-pop. My teaching expertise is further enriched by my post-doctoral work as a Music History Researcher at Harvard University. This has allowed me to build strong connections with students of diverse ages and proficiency levels, ranging from beginners to advanced learners. My primary goal is to foster a genuine love for music with historical knowledge among my students. My passion for music and my dedication to nurturing the talents of my students make her a remarkable presence in the musical community.