About the Pianist
"An extremely musical and thoughtful pianist".
Kimberley Yim is a Classical Pianist & Piano Teacher based in Calgary. She holds Licentiate (LRCM) and Associate (ARCT) diplomas from the Royal Conservatory of Music. As a pianist, Kim has performed locally and internationally, and has been recognized with numerous awards and scholarships. Most recently, she received the ARMTA Teacher Education Grant in October 2024. She is currently the convener for ACRA (ARMTA Calgary Recital and Awards).
Since 2012, Kim has prepared students for Royal Conservatory of Music and London College of Music exams. The first student who she taught from his first ever piano lesson to completion of his Level 10 RCM exam received a silver medal from ARMTA and the Joan Bell Scholarship. Her students have enjoyed highest honours of success at exams and festivals. She enjoys coaching students of all levels, enriching their musical knowledge.
Alongside being a dedicated teacher to her students, Kim offers accompaniment for any instrument and is available for performance bookings. A pianist who takes pleasure in creating special moments, with the ability to deliver anything from Pop Hits to Classical Masterpieces, Kim enjoys providing her music services at any event, from weddings to wine nights and private concerts.
"Very rich tone - romantic! Flexible phrasing - superb sense of timing. Great mastering of polyphonic textures."
"A brilliant and exciting performance full of passion and big luscious sound."
- 2015 & 2016 CPAF Adjudication
Kim began her training in Classical Piano at the age of 7 with prestigious pianist, teacher and composer, Peter Rudzik, at Mount Royal University Conservatory; she continues her studies with him today. Within Calgary, Kim is an active performer, a registered music teacher with ARMTA, and a member of the well established Coterie. She is also the director of the Calgary Classical Piano Meetup group, welcoming pianists of all levels and styles to perform for each other on a regular basis.
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