Overview
Judy Park is a distinguished classical pianist and educator who has served as a Visiting Lecturer at Cornell University’s Department of Music since 2007. Her formal training spans premier institutions across North America, beginning at the Glenn Gould Professional School of the Royal Conservatory of Music, where she earned her Associate of the Royal Conservatory of Music Teacher Certificate, a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance, and a Performance Diploma. She subsequently completed a Master of Music in Piano Performance at Boston University.
Throughout her career, Park has refined her artistry in master classes with renowned pedagogues, including John Perry, Robert MacDonald, Nelita True, and Andre Laplante.
Her exceptional talent has been recognized with numerous accolades, including the Grand Prize at the Korean Broadcasting Music Competition and the International Hong Kong Piano Competition. Additionally, she won the Grand Prize at the Concerto Competition sanctioned jointly by the Royal Conservatory of Music and the Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra. Park was also a National Finalist in the Canadian Music Competition and won the Top Prize for the Young Performer’s Competition at the Elora Music Festival.
Her academic and artistic promise has been supported by prestigious scholarships, including the Government of Canada’s Millennium Scholarship, the Imperial Scholarship, and the Frederick Harrison Scholarship.
She is highly regarded for her excellent teaching and her dedication to helping students discover their own unique musical sound. Known for her deeply encouraging approach, she truly lights up when she sees her students find genuine joy in learning music, fostering an environment where technical skill and personal expression grow together.
