StringsViolin / Viola / Cello
- Suzuki Method
- Technique, reading, and repertoire for all levels
- Preparation for South Jersey orchestras
- Audition preparation for youth orchestras (see list below)
Now accepting new students
Piano & violin lessons in Cherry Hill
In-person private piano, violin, viola, and cello lessons at my home studio in Cherry Hill, NJ. I've been teaching students for more than 20 years.
Welcoming students from
- Cherry Hill
- Voorhees
- Haddonfield
- Marlton
- Moorestown
- Mount Laurel
- Maple Shade
- Haddon Township
- Berlin
- Medford
- Evesham
- Collingswood
- Pennsauken
- Teaching
- 20+ years
- Piano method
- ABRSM Exam Preparation
Piano & Theory - Violin method
- Suzuki Orchestra Audition Preparation
- Students
- Kindergarten & up
Lessons
One-on-one, every week
Each student gets a weekly private lesson planned around their age, level, and goals, from a first-ever lesson to audition preparation.
KeyboardPiano
- Beginner foundations: reading, rhythm, and posture
- Classical repertoire for intermediate and advanced players
- Music theory taught together with piano
- Preparation for ABRSM exams
- Audition preparation
Orchestra & audition prep
Getting ready for the next seat
I help string students prepare for South Jersey orchestras and for auditions to these ensembles:
- South Jersey Orchestra
- South Jersey Band & Orchestra Directors Association SJBODA
- All-State Orchestra
- Philadelphia Youth Orchestra PYO
- Philadelphia Young Artist Orchestra PYAO
- Young Musicians Debut Orchestra YMDO
- Prysm Strings
- Philadelphia Sinfonia
- Philadelphia Sinfonia Players PSP
- Philadelphia Sinfonia Strings PSS
- Philadelphia Sinfonia Chamber Orchestra PSCO
Tuition & policies
Tuition and lesson policy
These policies help every student and family have a positive, consistent learning experience. Lessons are for students from kindergarten up.
30 min$50per lesson
45 min$75per lesson
60 min$95per lesson
Monthly tuition
- Tuition is a flat monthly rate based on your reserved time slot, not the number of lessons attended.
- You pay for the lessons in that month: 4 lessons in a 4-week month, 5 lessons in a 5-week month.
- Tuition is due by the 7th of each month.
- A $10 late fee is added if payment is not received by the due date.
Cancellations & make-ups
- At least 24 hours' notice is required for a make-up lesson.
- Cancellations made within 24 hours are not eligible for a make-up.
- No-shows (missed lessons without notice) are not eligible for a make-up.
Holidays & breaks
- Studio holidays and breaks are announced in advance.
- There are no lessons on Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, and Memorial Day. You do not pay for those holidays.
Tardiness
- Lessons end at the scheduled time, even if the student arrives late.
Recitals & events
- Recital and event fees are announced separately.
Why music lessons
Raise a mentally strong child through music lessons
Music helps build a strong and resilient mindset.
Goal setting builds confidence
An instrument improves through consistent effort and practice. As children reach small goals, they come to believe “I can do it!”
Consistent practice develops patience and perseverance
Music isn't about instant results. It takes repetition and time, and through that process children learn not to give up.
Concentration and emotional regulation improve
Playing an instrument takes focus and attention. These skills help children manage emotions and cope with stress.
Children learn to accept mistakes and failure
Everyone makes mistakes while learning music. Children learn to accept errors, try again, and grow more resilient.
Performing builds confidence
Playing on stage in front of an audience is a real achievement. Expressing themselves in front of others builds confidence and mental strength.
Music lessons are about more than learning an instrument. They help children develop confidence, perseverance, focus, resilience, and emotional strength that last a lifetime.
Meet your teacher
Hi, I'm Yoonjoo Jung
I've taught piano and violin to children and adults for more than 20 years, and I hold a Master's in Music from Temple University.
I was born in South Korea, where I started piano at five and violin at seven. As concertmaster of the Rowan University Orchestra, I won the concerto competition and performed the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto in 2012. Today I live in Cherry Hill with my husband and our three children.
My students perform in recitals two to three times a year. I believe performing builds confidence and deepens what they learn in lessons.
Selected performance history
- Church piano accompanist2002 – present
- Philharmonic of Southern New Jersey2017 – 2022
- Temple University Symphony Orchestra2013 – 2015
- Pennsylvania Philharmonic Orchestra2014
- Trenton Capital Philharmonic2014
- Rowan University Orchestra · Concertmaster 2010–122009 – 2012
- Vanguard Strings Quartet2010 – 2012
- Starling-DeLay Symposium on Violin, Juilliard2011
- Omaha Honor Orchestra · Concertmaster2004
Recitals
Every student gets a stage
Recitals happen each winter and spring. Families can watch every performance on YouTube.
Watch: 2026 Spring Recital
Latest performance
2026 Spring Recital
Congratulations to every student who performed. Share the video with family and friends who couldn't be there.
See the YouTube channelRecitals & concerts, 2017 – 2026
Every link opens on YouTube
2026
Spring RecitalWatch2025
Winter RecitalWatch Spring RecitalWatch Winter Recital (January)Watch2024
Spring RecitalWatch Winter RecitalWatch2022 – 2023
2023 Spring RecitalWatch 2022 Winter RecitalWatch 2022 Spring RecitalWatch2021 · Zoom season
Zoom Winter RecitalWatch Zoom Spring RecitalWatch Zoom Winter Recital (February)Watch2020
Zoom Fall RecitalWatch Zoom Summer RecitalWatch2017 – 2019
2019 Winter RecitalPlaylist 2019 Spring RecitalPlaylist 2019 Volunteer ConcertPlaylist 2018 Spring RecitalPlaylist 2017 Spring RecitalWatch
Photos
Our studio family
Moments from more than ten years of recitals and concerts.
Get started
Book a lesson
Tell me a little about the student and I'll reply with open times and lesson details. Lessons are held in Cherry Hill, NJ, and welcome students from Voorhees, Haddonfield, Marlton, Moorestown, Mount Laurel, Maple Shade, Haddon Township, Berlin, Medford, Evesham, Collingswood, Pennsauken, and nearby towns.
yoonjoo1001@hotmail.com