Professor, PIANO and Chamber Music, Dewberry School of Music, CVPA
Dr. Anna Balakerskaia is a “consistently thrilling pianist” (Judy Gruber, Washington Post) whose expression “wells with a delightful freedom,” (Robert Dumm, Clavier) and whose sound “is warm and deep.”
Adjunct Faculty, JAZZ PIANO, JAZZ COMBOS, Dewberry School of Music, CVPA
Professor Wade Beach is widely respected for his harmonic sophistication and superb technique, and holds a master’s degree in piano performance from the University of Maryland.
Adjunct Faculty, KEYBOARD SKILLS/PIANO, Dewberry School of Music, CVPA
Dr. Ina Radeva Mirtcheva currently serves as an adjunct faculty in Keyboard Skills and Piano after having graduated from George Mason University with a Doctor of Musical Arts degree.
Collaborative PIANO, Dewberry School of Music, CVPA
Dr. Lisa Bloy earned a B.M. from Oberlin Conservatory, her M.M. from Pennsylvania University, and a DMA from Michigan State University. As an adjunct faculty member at GMU, Dr. Bloy has accompanied many students from both vocal and instrumental studios and has worked with the GMU opera classes.
Term Assistant Professor of Music, Collaborative PIANO, Dewberry School of Music, CVPA
Dr. Eunae Ko Han, Term Assistant Professor in Collaborative Piano at Mason, has previously served as an adjunct opera coach and collaborative pianist in vocal studies at George Mason University since 2014.
Adjunct Faculty, PIANO and AURAL SKILLS, Dewberry School of Music, CVPA
Dr. John Paul Healey has served on the piano faculty of George Mason University’s Dewberry School of Music since 2004 and has performed with students, faculty members and as a soloist in most of the performance venues on campus.
Adjunct Faculty, KEYBOARD SKILLS and PIANO, Dewberry School of Music, CVPA
Dr. Yoonji Kim, pianist, currently teaches keyboard skills and is a member of the applied piano faculty at Mason. Born in Seoul, Korea, Dr. Kim moved to United States of America at age fifteen to study.
Adjunct Faculty, PIANO, Collaborative Pianist and Coach, Dewberry School of Music, CVPA
Renowned for her sensitive artistry, vivid tonal palette, and expressive musicality, Dr. GaYoung Lee has established herself as a highly sought-after solo and collaborative pianist on prominent stages worldwide. Her ability to seamlessly integrate and elevate musical synergy with fellow musicians has earned her acclaim in solo recitals, chamber music, and vocal collaborations.
Director, Dewberry School of Music; Distinguished Service Professor, Director of KEYBOARD STUDIES, Dewberry School of Music, CVPA
Dr. Linda Apple Monson, International Steinway Artist, serves as the Director of the School of Music in the College of Visual and Performing Arts at George Mason University. A Distinguished Service Professor, Monson was awarded The John Toups Presidential Medal for Excellence in Teaching at George Mason University’s 2018 Spring Commencement Ceremony.
Adjunct Faculty, GRADUATE KEYBOARD SKILLS, Dewberry School of Music, CVPA
Dr. Hakyong Kelly Park, a pianist from Seoul, South Korea, is an award-winning performer of international acclaim, and has taught at both George Mason University and New York University Steinhardt.
