Jonah Hwang

Description

I am a classically trained pianist with over 19 years of experience providing live music for concerts, corporate events, private functions, hospitality venues, and cruise entertainment. My repertoire spans over 50 memorized works by composers such as Liszt, Rachmaninoff, Chopin, Beethoven, Ravel, and Debussy, along with adaptable programming suited for cocktail settings, ceremonies, and background ambiance.
I have performed at venues including Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center, and have been engaged professionally for festivals, live music therapy events, and recurring performances repre ... senting the Duke Ellington School of the Arts. I have also appeared in guest performances aboard Royal Caribbean cruises. I hold a Bachelor of Music in Professional Studies from the University of Miami.
I provide reliable, professional performances tailored to each event’s atmosphere — from refined classical recitals to elegant background music — and am comfortable working independently or coordinating with event staff to ensure a seamless experience. Read More

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Experience

Over 19 years of classical piano training, with advanced repertoire of over 50 memorized pieces from Liszt, Rachmaninoff, Chopin, Beethoven, Ravel, and Debussy. Throughout my piano journey, I have performed at numerous performances and recitals. Some of the most notable being Carnegie Hall in 2017, 2018, and the Kennedy Center in 2019. I was paid as a professional for a DC festival piano performance as well as live music therapy performances in December 2018. I was selected to represent the Duke Ellington School of the Arts at the Arnold & Porter law firm for live music performances for 3 year ... s. I won First Prize in Instrumental Music and $500 at the Omega Psi Phi Talent Hunt Competition in March 2019. I played occasional piano performances on a Royal Carribean cruise in 2019 with an audience of about 10-20 people. I was accepted into the University of Miami in 2020, with pianist Tian Ying as my professor. In 2024, I obtained my B.M. in Music in Professional Studies from the University of Miami. Read More

Suitable for

Charity / Fundraising Event Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Community Event Concerts / Tours Corporate Event Cruise Ships Hotel Event Private Party Restaurant / Bar / Pub Event