Cheonmi Park, a South Korean-born pianist and educator based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. With a distinguished blend of performance and teaching experience, she is steadily building a reputation in the classical music community.

Cheonmi began her musical journey at the Seoul Arts Center Academy, where she received foundational training. She continued her studies at Yewon School and Seoul Arts High School, before enrolling at Seoul National University to deepen her academic and musical knowledge. After graduating Seoul National University, she moved to the United States to pursuing her graudate studies at University of Michigan.

At Michigan, Cheonmi completed her Master’s degree in Piano Performance and will begin her doctorate study (DMA in Piano Performance) this fall under the mentorship of Professor Arthur Greene. Her technical skills and interpretive depth were further enhanced through participation in masterclasses with renowned pianists such as Alexander Kobrin, Jon Nakamatsu, Spencer Myer and Jerome Rose. 

Not only a solo pianist but also a chamber and collaborative musician, Cheonmi performed as a member of the Banchan Trio under the guidance of Professor Amy Cheng and had a masterclass with Horszowski Trio. She also has collaborated with musicians including instrumentalists and vocalists. In addition to her piano performance, she has developed a growing interest in the harpsichord, studying with Professor Joseph Gascho.

Cheonmi has also participated in several prestigious summer programs, including the Chautauqua Music School and the Gijón Piano Festival in 2024.

Throughout her career, Cheonmi has earned recognition in several prestigious competitions. She was a finalist in the 2023 SMTD Concerto Competition at the University of Michigan and has won top prizes at competitions such as the Texas A&M Commencement Music Competition in Seoul and the 55th Music Education News Competition. In addition, Cheonmi is honored to be a recipient of the Feltsman Piano Foundation Scholarship, which has provided valuable support in advancing her artistic and academic pursuits. 

Cheonmi is equally dedicated to teaching and sharing her passion for music. As a Graduate Student Instructor at the University of Michigan, she works with mostly undergraduate students in group teaching classes or 1:1 lessons. Outside the classroom, she volunteered in "The Gift of Arts at Michigan Medicine" program at the University of Michigan Hospital and Sophie’s Place at Mott Children’s Hospital.