Dr. Jiyeon Lee is an active solo and collaborative pianist whose work spans vocal, instrumental, and chamber music, as well as collaborations with classical ballet dancers.

She currently serves as a Collaborative Pianist and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Performing and Fine Arts at South Carolina State University, where she supports student recitals, rehearsals, choir concerts, and major university events. She also teaches an ear-training and sight-reading course to help students strengthen their musicianship and theoretical foundations. In addition, she serves on the piano jury for student performance evaluations.

Dr. Lee is also a dance pianist at the University of South Carolina, where she accompanies technique classes and works closely with guest artists during rehearsals. Beyond her university roles, she provides private piano instruction, guiding students in developing strong technical skills as well as expressive musical artistry.

She has worked as a collaborative pianist at the SC Summer Dance Conservatory and the Interlochen Arts Summer Camp, contributing to a wide range of performances and training programs.

Dr. Lee received her early musical education at Incheon Arts High School and Kyoungwon University in South Korea. She later earned both her Master's and Doctoral degrees from the University of South Carolina, where she studied under Dr. Joseph Rackers and Dr. Charles Fugo, completing her graduate studies on a full scholarship.