Chee Hyeon Choi

Chee Hyeon Choi is an Assistant Professor of Piano and Piano Pedagogy in the School of Music at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where she specializes in piano pedagogy and performance. A Korean-American pianist with international recognition, she actively contributes to music education through research, performance, and leadership.

Her educational background:

• Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano and Piano Literature, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Master's in Piano Pedagogy, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Bachelor's degree in Piano, Kyung Hee University, South Korea

Dr. Choi's research centers on innovative piano teaching methodologies, particularly collegiate group piano instruction and technology integration in pedagogy. She has presented at major conferences including the College Music Society, Music Teachers National Association, and National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy across the U.S. and Korea, establishing her as a thought leader in modern piano education.

Her distinguished awards include:

• Illinois State Music Teachers Association Teacher of the Year (2020)
• Bradley University Family Association Award of Excellence (2023)

Dr. Choi serves as chair of the college faculty at the Louisiana State Teachers Association and program committee member for the Lafayette Area Music Teachers Association. She actively shapes musical programming through committee roles for the Goula Piano Concert Series with the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra and UL School of Music concert series, while previously directing summer piano camps and holding leadership positions in Illinois state music associations.