Ella Kim is 12 years old and attends Pioneer Elementary School in Davis, California. She has been playing piano for 6 years and is currently studying under Huei-Ping Lin. She has received the Certificate of Merit from the Music Teachers’ Association of California (MTAC) for 5 years and is currently testing at level 6.
She also has been selected for the Festival Celebration as part of the Piano Festivals through the California Association of Professional Music Teachers (CAPMT) and is a National Winner in the National Piano Auditions through the National Guild of Piano Teachers.
Ella regularly volunteers as a performer for the “Music from Home” community outreach program.
In addition to playing piano, Ella is a competitive gymnast and spends many hours practicing and competing at gymnastics meets. She also enjoys drawing, baking, and crocheting.
Watch Ella Haeyoon Kim perform Waltz, Op. 64, No. 2 by Chopin on the piano for the 2026 Classical Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.