- Undergraduate – Indiana University
- Graduate school – Yale University
- Studied under – Jano Starker (IU)
- Seoul Symphony (Second principle) (1998-2000)
- Koryo Symphony (Principle)
- Finalist – Achievement Brazil International Competition
- 1st Prize – Bloomington Concerto Competition
- 1st Prize – Indianapolis Young Artist Competition
- 1st Prize – Lima Young Artist Competition
- 1st Prize – National Fischoff Chamber Music Competition
- 1st Prize – I. U. Concerto Competition ( Youngest in history to win the Competition)
- 1st Prize – Owensboro Young Artist Competition winner of student’s achievement
- Performance Certificate – Indiana University
- International prise chamber music to perform at Lincoln Center
- SYMF Winners
- Students went on to I.U., New England Conservatory, Peabody, Usc, UCLA with full scholarship.
Currently
- IIMF – Artist Director
- Master teacher at La Canada School of Music