Cheonmi Park, a pianist and educator based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. With a distinguished blend of performance and teaching experience, she is steadily building a reputation in the classical music community.

Park began her musical journey at the Seoul Arts Center Academy, where she received foundational training. She continued her studies at Yewon School and Seoul Arts High School, and Seoul National University to deepen her academic and musical knowledge. After graduating Seoul National University, she moved to the United States to pursuing her graudate studies at University of Michigan.

At Michigan, Park completed her Master’s degree in Piano Performance and she is doing her doctorate study (DMA in Piano Performance) under the mentorship of Professor Arthur Greene. She did masterclass with Joanna McGregor, Jon Nakamatsu, Spencer Myer, Alexander Kobrin and Jerome Rose. 

Not only a solo pianist but also a chamber and collaborative musician, Park performed as a member of the Banchan Trio under the guidance of Professor Amy Cheng and had a masterclass with Horszowski Trio. She also has collaborated with musicians including instrumentalists and vocalists. 

In addition to her piano performance, she has developed a growing interest in the harpsichord, studying with Professor Joseph Gascho. She participated in Oberlin Baroque Institute as a basso continuo accompanist and also got a masterclass with Mark Edward.

Park has also participated in several prestigious summer programs, including Art of Piano at the Banff Centre, Chautauqua Music School and the Gijón Piano Festival. 

Throughout her career, Park has earned recognition in competitions. She was a finalist in the 2023 SMTD Concerto Competition at the University of Michigan and earned prizes ar the competitions such as Texas A&M Commencement Music Competition in Seoul and the 55th Music Education News Competition. In addition, Park is a recipient of the Feltsman Piano Foundation Scholarship and the Edward P. Frohlich Graduate Fellowship.

Park is equally dedicated to teaching and sharing her passion for music. As a Graduate Student Instructor at the University of Michigan, she works with mostly undergraduate students in group teaching classes or 1:1 lessons. 

Outside the classroom, she volunteered in "The Gift of Arts at Michigan Medicine" program at the University of Michigan Hospital, Sophie’s Place at Mott Children’s Hospital, Roots and Rhythms (by Umich MTNA and ArtEco presents) and Ann Arbor District Library.