About Kim Chung

Musician & Engineer

I'm a violin and piano teacher based in Somerville, MA. My journey began as a child playing "air violin" with wooden spoons—my parents eventually found me a real violin and a teacher.

In 2015, I trained at the Royal Conservatory in Antwerp, Belgium, to deepen my classical violin skills. While in Belgium, I also studied piano to better understand harmony and accompany my students.

With a background in mechanical and electronics engineering, I bring analytical precision to my teaching. I combine body mechanics and acoustics to help students achieve efficient movement, beautiful tone, and expressive playing.

I tailor lessons to your musical interests—classical, pop, or anything in between—grounded in time-tested technique. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced player, I'm here to help you reach your goals.

Teaching Approach

Violin

Beginning: I use Suzuki books with beginning students, presenting a time-tested sequence of songs and techniques.

Technique: Learn how the violin works and create a range of tones to help you express yourself.

Repertoire: From classical works (Bach, Mozart, Bruch) to pop songs and fiddle tunes. I create custom arrangements when needed.

Piano

Beginning: I use the Faber Piano Adventures series for logical progression from beginner to intermediate levels.

Theory & Technique: Understanding chord progressions, harmony, and proper body mechanics for rich tones.

Repertoire: Classical masters (Beethoven, Chopin, Debussy) to pop songs and movie soundtracks.