MinJung Elizabeth Lee
About
I’m Elizabeth Lee, international performer, and passionate educator with nearly two decades of experience. My training includes degrees from McGill University and Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music, where I was honored with the Artistic Excellence Award.
Throughout my career, I’ve performed across North America, Europe, and Asia—collaborating with world-renowned artists such as Matt Haimovitz, the Pacifica Quartet, and Joshua Bell. From solo recitals and orchestral work to chamber music festivals. My performance life deeply informs my teaching.
I’m equally at home on stage and in the studio. Over the years, I’ve guided students of all ages—many of whom have gone on to win awards, earn scholarships, and achieve high RCM exam results. But above all, I aim to help my students discover the joy, creativity, and power of making music.
Teaching Style
My teaching approach blends classical technique with creative exploration, offering students of all ages a holistic, engaging path to musical growth. I draw from the Suzuki Method, the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) curriculum, and pedagogical tools.
With over 18 years of experience as both a performer and educator, I place equal value on technical excellence and musical expression. My lessons build a strong foundation in tone, posture, bow control, intonation, and phrasing—while also encouraging imagination, improvisation, and artistic voice.
I incorporate movement, storytelling, and visual tools to support embodied learning and deepen retention. For more advanced learners, I offer focused repertoire coaching, RCM exam prep, and expressive interpretation rooted in performance-level training.
Whether you're a beginner, a passionate amateur, or a serious pre-professional, I offer a supportive, enriching environment where your music—and your confidence—can flourish
Curriculum
My teaching method is rooted in a balance of Suzuki philosophy and the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) curriculum to support technical growth, musical literacy, and artistic confidence.
I guide each student through a thoughtfully sequenced journey: developing posture, tone, bow fluency, and left-hand facility—while also encouraging listening, creativity, and interpretation. Whether we’re building foundational skills or refining advanced repertoire, I aim to make each lesson both purposeful and personally meaningful.
I frequently draw from the following resources, adjusting to each student's level and goals:
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Suzuki Cello School (Volumes 1–7
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RCM Cello Repertoire and Etudes (Prep through Level 8 for reading and progression)
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Scales for Young Cellists by Alwin Schroeder
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Selected études by Dotzauer or Popper (as appropriate)
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Custom materials for duets, improvisation, and imaginative exploration
In addition to physical texts, I often share recordings, annotated PDFs, and visual tools to support home practice and independent learning. My goal is to help every student feel grounded in their technique while remaining curious, expressive, and connected to the music they’re creating.
Credentials & Affiliations
B. Mus in Performance, Minor in Music Education – McGill University
M. Mus in Performance – Indiana University Jacobs School of Music
Performance Diploma – Indiana University Jacobs School of Music
String Pedagogy – Mimi Zweig String Pedagogy Program, IU
Member – American Federation of Musicians (AFM/CFM)