Hannah Yi is an accomplished chamber musician,concert pianist, and respected piano pedagogue based in Orange County, California. From the early stages of her musical journey, she embarked on a path of excellence under the guidance of renowned instructors Ick-choo and Hae Young Moon. Her educational pursuits led her to esteemed institutions such as Depaul University, Azusa Pacific University, the Eastman School of Music, and the prestigious Tchaikovsky State Conservatory.

Throughout her musical career, Hannah had the privilege of studying with esteemed mentors including Roza Yoder, Eteri Andjaparidze, Irina Postinokova, Netlita True, and Louise Thomas. Her talent and unwavering commitment to her craft have earned her victories in various competitions, including the Russian National Piano Competition in San Jose, CA, and the Union League Civic and Arts Scholarship Competition in Chicago, IL.

Hannah’s captivating performances have been showcased on radio stations like WFMT Chicago and KUSC. She has also had the honor of collaborating with notable orchestras, including the Los Angeles Baroque Orchestra, YMF Debut Orchestra, Los Angeles Youth Orchestra, Pasadena POPS Orchestra, Antelope Valley Symphony, and Azusa Pacific Symphony and the La Mirada Symphony.

In addition to her performing career, Hannah is deeply passionate about music education and mentorship. She currently serves as Piano Program Coordinator at the Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA), where she oversees the piano program while teaching courses in piano pedagogy, music history, musicianship, and music theory. She also serves on the faculties of Chapman University and Long Beach City College.

Beyond the classroom, Hannah is committed to enriching her community through music. She serves as Vice President of Programming for the Music Teachers' Association of California (MTAC) Long Beach Branch and frequently collaborates with artists and organizations across a wide range of musical genres. In addition to her academic and community work, Hannah maintains an active private piano studio in La Palma, California, where she is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of musicians.