Gerald Lee

Gerald Lee is a Professor of Piano at West Liberty University in the College of Liberal and Creative Arts, Department of Music & Theater. He has been a full-time faculty member since 2002, contributing extensively through performance, teaching, and leadership roles.

• Bachelor of Music from Illinois Wesleyan University
• Master of Music from Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University
• Doctor of Musical Arts from University of Michigan

Lee's professional focus centers on piano performance, chamber music collaboration, and music pedagogy. He maintains an active performance schedule across the United States, partnering with renowned artists like Faith Esham and Jeremy Black, while also serving as an adjudicator for national piano competitions.

• 2007-08 Excellence in Professional Activity Award
• 2022 WVMTA Teacher of the Year
• 2017 WVMTA Distinguished Leader of the Year
• Pittsburgh Concert Society Major Artist Auditions Winner (2009)
• 1st place, NSAL Piano Competition (2002)
• 2nd place, MTNA Collegiate Artists' Piano Competition (2002)
• 3rd place, Beethoven Piano Sonata Competition (2003)

As an educator, Lee has presented masterclasses at multiple institutions and mentored award-winning students in the Mountain State Collegiate Piano Competition. His service leadership includes roles as Second Vice President/Membership Chair for WVMTA (2017-2025) and coordinator of WLU's Concert Artist Series (2004-2016).