Seonju Jo

Seonju Jo, a pianist starting her musical journey at 13, garners acclaim for outstanding performances in South Korea and the United States. Her career, marked by accolades from prestigious competitions, reflects innate artistic flair and profound piano mastery. Internationally, Seonju made waves with a solo debut at the TIMF Fringe Concert in South Korea, becoming the youngest participant to grace the stage. Triumphing at the Han-eum Music Competition in Seoul, she captivated audiences with a Schumann Concerto Op.54 performance alongside the Busan Youth Orchestra. 
 

A summa cum laude graduate of Pusan National University, she has garnered top honors in prestigious competitions, including the American Protégé Piano Competition, Charleston International European Music Competition, and Medici International Competition. Her achievements include reaching the semifinals of the International Keyboard Odyssey Festival, emerging as a finalist in the UT Mozart Concerto Competition, and performing at Carnegie Hall as a winner of the American Protégé Piano Competition. 

As a pianist, accompanist, and educator, she is committed to nurturing the next generation of musicians with passion and dedication. Seonju has actively contributed to advancing piano performance and pedagogy through her presentations at various conferences. In 2023, she presented "Raising Professional Pianists through Piano Repertoire from Young Beginner to Intermediate Stages" during the poster session at the MTNA National Conference. Her project, "The Art of Pedaling: Enhancing Musical Expression through a Practical Guide for Performance Excellence," was presented at the TMTA Conference in 2024 and again at the MTNA Collegiate Symposium in 2025, NCKP Conference in 2025, showcasing her dedication to refining and sharing advanced piano techniques. 

Currently pursuing her M.M.  in piano performance, Seonju is currently pursuing a D.M.A. degree at the University of Texas at Austin where she studies with Gregory Allen.