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Music Theory with Yoon Jae L.

New York, New York

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Age: 4+
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Teaching since 2002
Master of Music, Orchestral Conducting
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Advanced Music Theory Lessons for Classical Musicians from a Maestro

As a graduate of the Mannes School of Music, I have an excellent background to teach and tutor all levels of theory from basic musicianship to advanced harmonic analysis and score reading. Students will receive on 1-on1 instruction in all aspects of tonal harmony and counterpoint.

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Monday
1 PM-6 PM
Sunday
1 PM-5:30 PM
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Pricing
45 minutes
$80
60 minutes
$100

About Yoon Jae L.

4.9
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Yoon Jae enjoys a multifaceted career as a conductor, arranger, pianist, and artrepreneur. As Founder & Artistic Director of Ensemble 212, Mr. L has built one of today’s finest ensembles based in New York. They have received critical acclaim for their innovative programming of works by living composers, exciting interpretations of the standard repertoire, and his own arrangements and transcriptions. A dedicated champion of new music, Mr. L has conducted numerous New York and world premieres of works by award-winning composers including Huang Ruo, Daniel Felsenfeld, Ke-Chia Chen, Texu Kim, Nina C. Young, and Jeffrey Mumford. Recent highlights include conducting engagements for ensemble mise-en’s 6th annual new music festival, video productions with Ensemble 212 featuring concertos for haegeum with Soo Yeon Lyuh, a CD recording featuring works by Michael Couper and Villa-Lobos with the Mimesis Ensemble and cover conductor for the Philadelphia Orchestra. His list of guest conductor appearances includes the PRIZM Chamber Orchestra, Mansfield Symphony Orchestra, Bruckner Orchester Linz, Mozarteum Orchester Salzburg, the New England Conservatory, Opera on Tap. Distinguished artists he has collaborated with include Nick Canellakis, D’Anna Fortunato, David Krakauer, Mimi Stillman, and many others. Mr. L served as the Principal Conductor of the Albano Ballet Company which commissioned his chamber arrangement of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker. Mr. L’s arrangements and transcriptions have been performed throughout Asia, Europe, North and South America by leading orchestras such as the Baltimore, Phoenix and Singapore Symphony Orchestras. Praised by audiences and critics alike, David Patrick Stearns of the Philadelphia Inquirer claimed his orchestral transcription of Mendelssohn’s Octet “Incorporated winds and brass…..intelligently.” The New York Times described his chamber version of Mahler’s Fourth Symphony as “Illuminating….. with solos leaping out in unusually bold detail.” He is currently engaged in “The Mahler Chamber Project” to arrange all the symphonies and Das Lied von der Erde for chamber orchestra. A native of New York City, Mr. L is a 2nd generation Korean-American. He received degrees in piano and conducting from the Mannes School of Music where he was awarded the N. T. Milani Memorial Conducting Fellowship and the Peter M. Gross Fund. He also studied at the Universität Mozarteum Salzburg in Austria. During that time, he served as Assistant Conductor to the Salzburger Kammerphilharmonie. His conducting mentors include Michael Charry, Dennis Russell Davies, David Hayes, Arkady Leytush, Murry Sidlin, Samuel Wong, and David Zinman. Mr. L has participated in Kurt Masur’s conducting masterclass, the American Academy of Conducting at Aspen, and the Tafelmusik Baroque Summer Institute led by his keen interest in historical performance practice. He served on the faculty at the Queens College – Aaron Copland School of Music, City College of New York and Haverford College.
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Lorenzo
Online
I’ve been studying with Yoon Jae for some time now, and I couldn’t be happier with my progress. Yoon Jae’s focus on ear training has been incredibly beneficial, helping me develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for music. The emphasis on building strong fundamentals has laid a solid foundation for my skills, allowing me to sustain and improve my abilities over time. Yoon Jae’s patience and dedication to teaching are truly commendable, making each lesson enjoyable and rewarding. I highly recommend Yoon Jae to anyone looking to enhance their piano skills!
Posted Feb 15, 2024
Srdjan
Teacher's studio
As an adult learner with some self-taught experience, taking classes with Mr. Yoon finally got me on a path of consistent improvement. He does an amazing job getting me to focus on important things. Highly recommended
Posted Sep 24, 2023
Melissa
Teacher's studio
Fantastic teacher! He does a great job of showing proper technique from the start and explains everything thougoughly. I would highly recommend him to anyone!
Posted May 2, 2023
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Experience

Conductor & Artistic Director

Mar, 2004 - Present

Ensemble 212

New York-based orchestra featuring and promoting New York-based soloists and composers. Orchestra members comprised of young professional freelancers.

Conductor

Sep, 2018 - Dec, 2019

New Jersey Arco Youth Orchestra

Adjunct Lecturer

Aug, 2018 - Dec, 2018

Queens College, Aaron Copland School of Music

Instructor of Conducting.

Principal Conductor

Nov, 2014 - Nov, 2017

Albano Ballet Company

Conduct annual performances of the Nutcracker using my own chamber arrangement.

Visiting Instructor of Music

Jan, 2014 - May, 2014

Haverford College

Conducted the Bi-College Orchestra (Haverford & Bryn Mawr) and coached chamber music along with individual private instruction on the side.

Music Director

Sep, 2010 - May, 2013

Wyoming Seminary Civic Orchestra

Conducted weekly rehearsals consisting of regional musicians and advanced students from the college preparatory boarding school. Performed two to three concert programs per season.

Conductor of the Carnegie Hill Orchestra

Sep, 2008 - Mar, 2011

InterSchool Orchestras of New York

Conductor of the Carnegie Hill orchestra. Performed two concerts a year and several educational assembly concerts which introduce music to young people.

Adjunct Lecturer

Jan, 2008 - Dec, 2015

City College of New York

Conductor of the CCNY Symphony Orchestra. Instructor of Conducting, Instrumentation/Arranging, and Piano.

LIU Post Chamber Music Festival Seminar Orchestra Conductor

Jul, 2007 - Jul, 2012

Long Island University

Summer program held at Long Island University, NY. Conductor of the seminar chamber orchestra and large ensembles, chamber music coach.

Associate Conductor

Jan, 2006 - Aug, 2006

Youth Symphony for United Nations (YSUN)

Resident Conductor

Jun, 2004 - Jun, 2010

Philadelphia International Music Festival

Summer program held at Bryn Mawr College, PA. Conductor of the student orchestras and chorus, ear training teacher and chamber music coach.

Education

Bachelor of Music, Piano and Orchestral Conducting

Sep, 1996 - May, 2000

Mannes College, The New School for Music

Master of Music, Orchestral Conducting

Sep, 2004 - May, 2006

Mannes College, The New School for Music

Independent Studies, Orchestral Conducting

Oct, 2000 - Jun, 2002

University Mozarteum Salzburg

Certifications

Steinway Education Partner

Sep, 2014

Staeinway & Sons

The Steinway Educational Partnership Program has been specifically designed for piano instructors in an effort to develop and enhance our relationships, as well as to further support piano instruction and music education.

Awards

Edward R. Wiener Arts Award, Second Place

May, 1996

Hudson Guild Scholarship Committee

Less Haight Scholarship

Jun, 2007

Tafelmusik Baroque Summer Music Festival

N.T. Milani Memorial Conducting Fellowship

Jan, 2006

Mannes College of Music

Peter M. Gross Award

Oct, 2004

Mannes College of Music

Five Towns Music and Arts Foundation Piano Competition, Third Prize

May, 1997

Five Towns Music and Arts Foundation

Affiliations

Conductor's Guild

Jan, 1998

The Conductors Guild is a non-union organization intended for professional conductors based in the USA. The Guild offers services to enhance the training and development of conductors and promises to represent the views of conductors to the larger community of music professionals.

Carnegie Hall Music Educators Workshop

Feb, 2022

Music educators who work in schools and communities with K–12 students join together with master faculty members in a series of musical and professional training activities in the Resnick Education Wing and online. From September to June, New York City teachers at all stages of their careers have the opportunity to participate in workshops with student ensembles and visiting faculty, learn from professional artists, and attend Carnegie Hall concerts. Each July, national Summer Music Educators Workshop participants attend four days of intensive workshops focused on ensemble instruction and classroom strategies, observe student-ensemble demonstration rehearsals, build a community of peers, and interact with the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA). Grades: K–12 Educators Availability for Educators: NYC, National Season: School Year, Summer Program

Languages

English

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