Waka Kim is a professional violinist with extensive experience in

orchestral music, chamber music, solo performances, and teaching.

She obtained her degree from Toho Gakuen School of Music, one

of Japan’s top conservatories, studying under the mentorship of

Akiko Tatsumi.

Throughout her career, Kim has garnered top prizes from

competitions, including notably a second-place prize at the 66th

Student Music Concours of Japan, as well as multiple prizes at the

18th Japan Player’s Competition. She has received awards from

the Japan Classic Music Concours, the All-Japan Student Music

Concours, and the Japan Performers’ Competition. Additionally, she

has participated as a violin fellow at the Pacific Music Festival,

Tanglewood Music Center, and the International Summer Academy

Mozarteum University in Vienna.

Waka’s teaching journey began as a collegiate volunteer for Toho

Gakuen’s young music education program for students aged 3-15.

Coupling her firsthand experience in high-level violin performance

with her love of teaching, she has since expanded her teaching

practice to work with students of all ages.

Currently, Waka Kim finds fulfillment in sharing her expertise as a

violin teacher, collaborating with her husband, Paul Kim, at P & W

Violin Studio. Through their dedicated instruction, they provide

students with exceptional violin lessons, imparting their extensive

knowledge and fostering the growth of aspiring musicians.