Dabin R.

Locations
In-Home:
Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens
Teacher Studio: No
Virtual: Yes

Ages and Levels Taught
Piano:
6+, Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced

Styles: Jazz, Pop, Classical, Music Theory

Dabin is an award winning jazz pianist from Seoul, South Korea. Dabin’s musical journey started at age 3 with classical piano. Eventually, Dabin became interested in jazz and contemporary styles of music, which she is now known for.  After high school, Dabin attended Berklee College of Music, majoring in Jazz Performance and Jazz Composition, ultimately graduating in 2018. She then continued her education at Manhattan School of Music, graduating with a Masters degree in Jazz Studies. As a student, Dabin was fortunate to study with Ralph Peterson, Joanne Brackeen, Francesca Tanksley, Kendrick Scott, Buster Williams, Neal Smith, Ted Rosenthal, and Phil Markowitz.

Throughout her career, Dabin has had the pleasure to perform with world renowned artists such as Neal Smith, Rodney Jones, Kurt Elling, and Carl Allen, among others. Dabin’s performing has brought her all around the world, performing at venues such as Smalls Jazz Club, Jazz Gallery, Zinc Bar, Dizzy’s Club, Scullers, Harlem Stage, Berklee Performance Center, Williamsburg Music Center, CJ Azit, and many others.

Dabin is also an accomplished bandleader and composer. She has lead international tours, most notably with the Dabin Ryu Quintet in 2019 in Seoul, South Korea.

In 2021 Dabin released her Debut album, Wall. She produced, composed, and arranged the entire project.