Dr. Seungwha Baek
Faculty: Piano
Education:
DMA, Collaborative Piano at University of Wisconsin Madison
MM and Piano Performance Certification at Northern Illinois University
Bio:
Pianist Seungwha Baek, a native of Korea, earned her Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Collaborative Piano from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where she studied under
Professor Martha Fischer.
An enthusiastic and dedicated teacher, Dr. Baek is deeply committed to nurturing both the technical foundation and musical artistry of her students. Under her guidance, students have consistently achieved strong results in a wide range of piano competitions, including ISMTA, CAMTA, IMA, and the Golden Classical Music Awards International Competition.
In addition to her teaching, Dr. Baek serves as an adjudicator for CAMTA competitions, bringing professional judging insight directly into her pedagogical approach. Her teaching
emphasizes solid technical foundations, musical integrity, and strategic preparation tailored to each student’s developmental stage and competitive goals.
Favorite Composers:
Brahms, Liszt and Bach
Frankly, it is hard to point out one composer as a favorite.
