Ms. Grace Kang is a Korean-American student in her final year at UMBC, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance. She is currently studying under Dr. Teodora Adzharova. During her studies, Dr. Pesca, a former piano Professor now at Eastman School of Music, and Hyun Sook Park, Professor at the Peabody Institute at Johns Hopkins University, supported her through her journey. 

Grace has participated in the Chamber Players group at UMBC, performing duets, trios and quartets. She has also performed in concerts at the UMBC Linehan Concert Hall. Grace won several awards, including first prize in the Piano Competition at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center in 2018 and the Music Performance Fellowship award while attending UMBC. 

Grace has taught students ranging from elementary school to adult. Her goal is to help her students improve their piano technique while enjoying music. She has worked with a certified music teacher and therapist, Park Su Hyang, at Bethel Presbyterian Church. Grace understands that music therapy can help reduce stress, express emotion, enhance memory, improve communication and promote physical rehabilitation. She intends to continue performing and pursue her interest in music therapy in the future.

Grace is thankful for her family and professors for their guidance and support.