Janey Choi, violin
D.M.A., Rutgers University
M.M., The Juilliard School
B.M., The Juilliard School |
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Born in Canada, Janey Choi, grew up in Ontario,
but moved to New York during her junior year of high school
to attend The Juilliard School. She chose to study the violin
at age 6 when her older sister had been recruited to play cello
by a local Suzuki program. Deemed too small to begin learning
cello, Janey instead began lessons on the violin.
As a teacher, Janey understands that “a balance has to
be made for each student between structure/discipline and personal
preferences/freedom. Everyone learns a little differently and
the role of the teacher is to unlock the right channels of learning.”
Janey is open to teaching children under 6, working with them
to maintain their interest and focus through developing games
and puzzles that help to incorporate fun into practicing time.
She also works with adults, encouraging them to learn by “observing
and doing rather than getting too caught up with the analytical.”
An eclectic musician, Janey enjoys the music of classical composers
such as Bach, Beethoven and Brahms as well as the contemporary
sounds of U2 and Radiohead. As a performer, she enjoys ensemble
playing the most, particularly the idea of working “collaboratively
in more personal settings.”
Bloomingdale allows Janey to be both performer and teacher and
two of her favorite experiences to date at the school, showcase
both these talents. “Putting together and playing Stravinsky’s
L’Histoire du Soldat was intensely exhausting and
rewarding. I also love seeing my students play in Sharing Hours
for their families.”
In addition to performing and teaching, Janey enjoys soccer,
running, chess, watching modern dance, and of course, the Canadian
national pastime, hockey. Her major influences include her teachers,
family and Yoda. |
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