The piano teacher in Seoul didn’t see me as just another passing student. They understood what I lacked beyond just piano skills and strove to fill those gaps. They didn’t see me as just a student, but as a fellow musician. Their teaching wasn’t one-sided. Thanks to their curiosity about my thoughts, I discovered the music I truly wanted to pursue.

Recently, I’ve also started taking singing lessons with a good teacher at a late age. As with all fields, but especially in music, I’ve realized how crucial it is who teaches you. Their kind yet professional words are like golden wisdom and philosophy. For a writer like me, studying singing feels like studying writing, and it’s been a marvelous experience.