Studio
Achievements

Juilliard Pre-College

8 Violin Students Accepted
7 Viola Students Accepted
(2014 - 2025)

YoungArts

Winner
Winner with Distinction

(2024)

New York Youth Symphony

GRAMMY Award for “Best Orchestral Performance”
Principal Viola
Assistant Principal Viola

(2023)

Camerata Artists International Competition

Silver Price, 1st Place, 2nd Place

Prima Volta International Music Competition

Grand Prize, First Place

Bellagrande International Music Competition

First Prize

NJMEA
Region Orchestra

Concertmaster

NJMEA
All-State Orchestra

Principal Viola

New Jersey Symphony Youth Orchestra

Academy Orchestra

Summer Festivals

Heifetz Institute
Aspen Music Festival & School
The Perlman Music Program
Bowdoin International Music Festival
Meadowmount School of Music

Welcome to
Cremona Music Studio

At Cremona Music Studio, we strive to create a supportive environment where students build strong foundations, explore their musical identity, and work toward meaningful growth. Our teaching focuses on both excellence and expression—helping each student develop confidence, clarity, and artistry.

Chamber Music Programs, Studio Classes, Studio Concerts, String Intensives, Musicianship Courses, and Audition Workshops will be available for students after the initial interview lesson.

Studio Offerings

In Person Lessons (NJ)

Students will meet with their instructor for 1:1 lessons at our Englewood studio; scheduled weekly.

Online Lessons

Students will meet with their instructor via Zoom or FaceTime for lessons; scheduled weekly.

Studio Faculty

Jiwon April Hong
Violin & Viola Faculty

Yoon Be Kim
Violin Faculty

Yoona Park
Associate Viola Faculty

Jihyang Jennifer Seo
Violin Faculty

Simon Juny Jung
Studio Pianist