Eun-Mee Ko

Eun-Mee Ko is a dedicated voice professor at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) and Chair of the Pre-College Voice Department. She also serves on the faculty of the International Lyric Academy in Italy and maintains a private studio in Palo Alto, offering both in-person and Zoom lessons. Her career spans teaching, adjudicating, and performing, with a focus on classical voice and musical theater.

• Education: Post Graduate Diploma, M.M., and B.M. from San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Ms. Ko emphasizes building a strong foundation for young singers, enabling them to genuinely enjoy performance. Her teaching philosophy prioritizes authenticity, both in music and personal expression. She has organized and directed multiple vocal workshops at SFCM, including the Vocal Performance Workshop since 2017.

As an adjudicator, she has participated in competitions like the United States International Competition and the New York Lyric Opera National Voice Competition. Her students have won awards in prestigious events such as the Schmidt Vocal Competition and CS Music Vocal Competition, and have performed at venues like Davies Symphony Hall and Aspen Music Festival.

• Scientific Awards
  • Annual top student awards at SFCM (Junior year through Postgraduate studies)
  • Certificates of recognition for excellence in teaching from American Protégé International Competition and United States International Competition

Eun-Mee Ko lives in Palo Alto with her family and continues to mentor professional-track students in both SFCM and private settings. She teaches at SFCM on Saturdays and at the International Lyric Academy during summer programs in Italy.