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Private Violin Lessons with Jinny Lee
Jinny Lee is the founder of Jinny’s Music Studio and a dedicated violin educator with over 18 years of experience. Her teaching philosophy is rooted in technique, expression, and character—shaping not just better players, but better people.
Whether your child is a curious beginner, a dedicated pre-college student, or preparing for orchestral auditions and competitions, Jinny provides tailored instruction to support growth at every stage.
Violin Services
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Violin Recording
For Jinny's students, there’s no room rental fee—just a small additional charge for our professional recording engineer. It’s a great way to track your progress or prepare for auditions. You'll get a polished, natural sound using our Steinway Model B and high-end microphones.
About Violinist Jinny Lee
Jinny Lee, born in Seoul, South Korea, started studying the piano at the age of three and the violin at four years old. In her teenage years, she participated in various national music competitions, winning many of them, most notably the Music Education Competition and the Korean Herald News Competition.
During her time at Chung-Ang University (CAU), while pursuing a bachelor’s degree in violin performance, Lee won the CAU concerto competition, earning the opportunity to play as a soloist with the CAU orchestra. In 2013, she moved to the United States to study with the 1st violinist of the St. Petersburg String Quartet, Alla Aranovskaya. She participated in the St. Petersburg International Music Academy in Kansas, Texas, and Pennsylvania. Lee performed as a member of the Suprima Chamber Orchestra, which was established by the St. Petersburg Quartet.
Jinny Lee was accepted with a full scholarship into the studio of Ben Sayevich at Park University’s International School of Music in 2015, where she experienced the competitive environment of studying with young professional musicians. In the meantime, she was a section violinist in the Topeka Symphony Orchestra and served as an assistant concertmaster in Wichita Grand Opera.
After completing her master's degree in 2017, Lee moved to the San Francisco Bay Area, where she earned her Orchestra Artist Diploma at the San Francisco Symphony Academy. This transformative period was marked by the invaluable mentorship and guidance she received from distinguished musicians, including David Chernyavsky and Catherine Van Hoesen. Their expertise and dedication to the craft profoundly influenced her approach to music, both as a performer and an educator.
Jinny is the founder of Jinny’s Violin Studio and Jinny's Music Studio in California, where she teaches students of all ages. She is currently the principal second violinist of the Stockton Symphony and also performs with Symphony San Jose and the Santa Rosa Symphony.
Teaching Philosophy
Jinny Lee’s teaching approach is shaped by her own journey as a performer—one marked by both struggle and transformation. Having overcome physical discomfort and tension in her own playing, she now helps students do the same through a method that prioritizes healthy body mechanics and musical expression.
She carefully observes each student’s posture, muscle engagement, and coordination to identify inefficiencies or habits that may hinder their growth or cause pain. With targeted techniques and personalized guidance, Jinny works to correct these issues—building a foundation that supports technical confidence and expressive freedom.
More than just notes and bow strokes, Jinny’s lessons develop musicianship, resilience, and a deep connection to the instrument. Her students thrive in auditions, competitions, and ensembles not just because they play better—but because they understand their own playing better.
