Alishba Shah is 17 years old and a junior at the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools. She has been playing piano with Miss Kim for 10 years and is happy to have been given the opportunity. Because of this, music has become essential in her life, and she is very grateful for that. Playing the piano has built on so many parts of her and has helped her grow emotionally. It has also taught Alishba many meaningful skills, and she is excited to continue growing as a pianist with Miss Kim over the next few years.

Rachel Feinstein is 17 years old and a junior at Jones College Preparatory High School. She has been a student of Ms. Kim for 10 years. Ms. Kim is the reason music is such an essential aspect of Rachel's life. Music is a way of expressing thoughts and feelings that can't be put into words and is an overall beautiful thing. Rachel can't wait to continue improving and experience more musical genius from Ms. Kim

Jonah Kaufman is 16 years old and is a sophomore at the Latin School of Chicago. He feels piano playing has played a huge role in his life -- helping him to get in touch with his musical side. Jonah has studied piano with Miss Kim for ten years and feels she has done so much for him during this time. She is an extraordinary piano teacher who knows him so well, has taught him the value of hard work as well as many other life lessons along the way and has always provided guidance for him when he needs it. Jonah is excited about how their journey together will continue.

Carla Rose Di Silvestro is 15 years old and a sophomore at the Latin School of Chicago. Carla has been a student of Miss Kim for 8 years and appreciates Miss Kim’s dedication and inspiration. Miss Kim’s lessons have empowered Carla’s love for music, while being introduced to new experiences, including performing at Sunrise Assisted Senior Living, North Park University Afternoon of Concerto, and at the Beethoven Museum in Vienna, Austria. Carla has been motivated to spread this joy to others by joining the LPMC Foundation Student Board. Additionally, Carla enjoys basketball, track, tennis, field hockey, and acting. Carla looks forward to growing as a musician with Miss Kim by her side.

Lena Elrashidy is 14 years old and a freshman at New Trier High School. She has been playing piano with Miss Kim since she was four years old and always looks forward to their time together. Playing piano has helped in many facets of her life and has taught her discipline, perseverance, and the benefits of hard work. Lena is grateful to Miss Kim for helping her grow as a musician and as a person. In addition, Lena is on the New Trier Dance Team.

Bella Lyon is 14 years old and a freshman at New Trier High School. She has been playing piano with Miss Kim for 9 years and has enjoyed her long standing relationship with Miss Kim and music. Piano has allowed Bella to grow creatively and enhances her discipline in all areas of life. It has also taught Bella many helpful skills, and she looks forward to growing and learning as an artist with Miss Kim over the next few years.

Avery Lyon is 16 years old and attends New Trier High School. She has been playing piano with Ms. Kim since she was 5 years old. The best part about playing piano for Avery is learning new pieces allowing her to express herself in different creative ways. Piano has allowed Avery to have an outlet as well as enhance her love for music. Outside of piano, Avery is apart of the New Trier tennis team and a board member on Luries Childrens Junior board as well as an executive on 2 other service clubs. Miss Kim has become a huge part of Avery's life developing her music career and she looks forward to more years with her and her support. 

Eve Young is 18 years old and in the 12th grade at San Francisco University High School. Eve has been a student of Miss Kim for 11 years. Playing the piano not only has enabled her to express herself through different periods of classical music, but also has provided her with a sound foundation to be creative and dabble in music composition and performing contemporary pieces.

Caroline Ellen Cole is 17 years old and attends Saint Ignatius College Prep High School. She has been playing piano with Ms. Kim since she was six years old. The best part about playing piano for Caroline is performing in front of a lot of people – she loves to impress an audience! The hardest part is learning long pieces and the pressure to perform very well. The best part about coming to a lesson for Caroline is knowing that she is improving each week, and she also still loves the candy, even after all these years! A special memory of preparing for a concert at Ms. Kim’s was when Caroline and her identical twin Regan played at the same time on two separate pianos in a dueling duet! Outside of piano, Caroline likes to play a lot of basketball, gymnastics, tennis and field hockey.

Regan Butler Cole is 17 years old and attends Saint Ignatius College Prep High School. She has been playing piano with Ms. Kim since she was six years old. The best part about playing piano for Regan is challenging herself to do her best and winning contests! The hardest part is the stress of learning long pieces and practicing them a lot. The best part about coming to a lesson for Regan is learning how much she is improving each week. Regan also loves to play a lot of basketball, tennis, field hockey and track, with basketball as her favorite sport.

Siena Moore is 16 years old and a sophomore at the University of Chicago Labratory Schools. She has been playing piano with Ms. Kim since she was four years old. Piano has become a large part of Siena’s life, it has helped her express herself when she can't find the right words. She loves the idea that with each weekly lesson she is improving, piano is something that can always be worked on. She is excited to see where the piano takes her over the next few years.

Barron Lewis is 16 years old and is going into sophomore year at the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools. He has been learning piano with Miss Kim for 7 years and is extremely pleased to have Miss Kim on his journey through high school. Playing piano with Miss Kim has helped Barron in many very positive ways. One being work habit in piano and how it translates to school work habits as well as making Barron much more joyful throughout his everyday life. Barron is thrilled to be a student board member for the Lincoln Park Music Center Foundation so that other children can have the same opportunity to connect through music. He is very excited to continue with Miss Kim these next few years!

Karalim Cruikshank is a 14 year old freshman at Westridge School in Pasadena, California. She has been learning piano with Miss Kim since she was 4 years old, and throughout the years, music has become an integral part of her life.  Karalim is excited to volunteer as a Student Board Member for the LPMC Foundation, as it offers a unique opportunity to share her passion and love for music with the community, like she has done in the past through performances including to seniors at Sunrise Assisted Living. She has been teaching music theory to elementary school students underserved areas of Los Angeles as a volunteer instructor and teaching young students taekwondo as a black belt volunteer instructor at K Taekwondo in Pasadena.  Karalim believes that music has the power to bring happiness, healing, and connection, and is looking forward to helping the LPMC Foundation grow its impact.