
2025YOUNG ARTISTSPIANO RECITAL
06.04.2025WED · 6:15pmSTEINWAY HALL
Welcome, and thank you for joining us for this special recital!
Today’s performances are a celebration of each student’s dedication, growth, and love for music. Every student has worked diligently to prepare for this moment, and simply stepping onto the stage is a tremendous accomplishment. This recital is not about comparison or evaluation—it’s a celebration of musical growth, expression, and the courage to perform.
We kindly ask that you stay for the entire recital to support all of our performers and help create a warm and encouraging atmosphere. At the conclusion of the program, we’ll gather for a group photo and present certificates to recognize each student’s hard work.
It is truly my pleasure and privilege to teach these wonderful students. I hope you enjoy the music they’ve prepared. Thank you again for your support.
With gratitude,
Leanna Yoo

Our Young
ARTISTS
Ari Pistoli

Austin Xu

Cynthia Horan

Emily Noh

Ian Kim

Michael Lee

Warren Hong

Aria Yi

Charlotte Kim

Eli Noh

Estelle Nam

Kaitlynne Hong

Olivia Kim

Olivia Xu

Program
Teacher’s Bio
Leanna Yoo is a dedicated and passionate music educator with over a decade of experience in piano instruction, performance, composition, and collaborative musicianship. With a strong classical foundation and a student-centered approach, she inspires young musicians to explore their creativity, develop technical skills, and build a lifelong appreciation for music.
Leanna specializes in guiding students through their first steps in music—teaching them how to read sheet music, understand rhythm and harmony, and explore a variety of musical genres. She integrates music theory, history, ear training, and instrumental techniques into her lessons, carefully adapting her teaching style to suit the needs and learning styles of each individual student.
In addition to her teaching work, Leanna is a certified NYSSMA adjudicator, providing detailed, constructive evaluations to students across New York State. As a certified Steinway & Sons Educational Partner, active member of Music Teacher National Association (MTNA) and an experienced performer and accompanist, she brings a broad and dynamic perspective to music education.
Her early training was shaped by her studies at Juilliard Pre-College. Leanna holds a Bachelor and Master of Music from Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University, her second Master of Music degree in Chamber Music Piano from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and a Professional Studies Certificate in Piano Performance from the Manhattan School of Music.
Areas of Expertise :✢ Piano Performance & Instruction✢ Music Theory, History & Appreciation✢ Chamber Music & Collaborative Performance✢ Composition & Music Production✢ Choir Accompaniment & Conducting✢ NYSSMA Preparation & Evaluation✢ Child Development & Adaptive Teaching Strategies✢ Technology in Music Education