January 20, 2026: Waco TX, USA. Adjudicator for the “Semper Pro Musica – Carnegie Hall Recital” at Baylor University

Baylor University 624 Speight Ave, Waco, TX

Semper Pro Musica – Adjudication at Baylor University On January 20, 2026, I will serve as adjudicator for Baylor University’s Semper Pro Musica Competitions in Waco, Texas. This event identifies the top performers who will appear at the Semper Pro Musica – Carnegie Hall Recital on May 21, 2026, at Weill Recital Hall in New […]

February 14, 2026: Dallas, TX, USA. Effective Memorization Strategies for Pianists — Mental Practice Workshop at Southern Methodist University, Meadows School of the Arts

Southern Methodist University Meadows School of the Arts 6101 Bishop Dallas TX, Dallas, United States

Effective Memorization Strategies for Pianists — Mental Practice Workshop This workshop delves into techniques for mental practice to enhance performance. Effective memorization strategies based on mental practice illustrate techniques by which someone intending to practice creates a mental representation of a preconceived idea or action to improve performance. Through increased focus and concentration, pianists will […]

June 2026: Eugene, OR, USA (online). Adjudication of the Murdock International Piano Competition (preliminary round)

Murdock International Piano Competition – Preliminary Round In June 2026, I will adjudicate the preliminary round of the Murdock International Piano Competition. The event takes place online from Eugene, Oregon. It brings together young pianists from many places. As a result, the preliminary stage offers a wide range of artistic ideas. In addition, it gives […]

June 9-13, 2026: San Marcos, TX, USA. Artist Faculty at Texas State International Piano Festival

Texas State University Dr. Jason Kwak, Texas State International Piano Festival, School of Music, 601 University Drive, San Marcos, TX, United States

Texas State International Piano Festival (TSIPF) 2026 From June 6–14, 2026, I will join the faculty of the 16th Texas State International Piano Festival (TSIPF) at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. The festival offers an intensive week of masterclasses, lessons, competitions, and performances with an international roster of distinguished artists and emerging pianists. […]

June , 2026: Fort Worth, TX, USA. Masterclasses for Juniors, Young Artist and Amateurs Categories at PianoTexas International Festival & Academy.

PianoTexas at Texas Christian University 2800 South University Drive, Fort Worth, TX, United States

PianoTexas International Academy & Festival 2026 Established in 1981, the PianoTexas International Academy & Festival in Fort Worth, TX, is recognized worldwide for its elite solo, chamber, and concerto performances. Presented by the TCU School of Music in collaboration with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, the 2026 edition offers intensive training and performance opportunities for […]

August 8, 2026: San Francisco, CA, USA. Artist-Faculty at Bay PianoFest

San Francisco Conservatory, College Division 50 Oak Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

Bay PianoFest 2026 – Faculty Artist Participation I will take part in Bay PianoFest 2026. The festival begins on August 3 in San Francisco. It offers concerts, classes, and events for pianists. As a result, it gives students and artists many chances to learn. In addition, it creates a warm and open space for music […]