Hyeyoung Pak was born into a nonmusical family in South Korea. She realized at a young age her love for music, especially sacred piano music, which spoke to a desire to feed people’s souls. In spite of her family’s financial struggles, they chose to support her by providing piano lessons starting at the age of 10. From that point on, Hyeyoung has worked to connect with others, create harmony, and share the gift of music - which she believes gives people hope.

In 1997 Ms. Pak married and moved to America where, after taking some time off to recuperate from an overuse injury to her hands, she began studying with Theresa Keene, keyboardist for the Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra. In 2008, Hyeyoung found her family moving to Oregon. It was at Portland State University where she earned her Bachelor of Music in Education degree under the programs of Dr. Susan Chan and Dr. Julia Lee. Currently, Hyeyoung Pak finished her Masters in Music degree with an emphasis in collaborative piano under the direction of Dr. Chuck Dillard.

Throughout her journey from South Korea to the United State, Ms. Pak has been moved by the music that fills her soul and she continues to help others to feel that as well. She performed in PSU students’ choirs, ensembles with violinist, violist, flutist, and singers. She is regularly the collaborative pianist with Evergreen trio as well as at her church, flutist, and Encore female choir. She worked with the Lovegood Performing Arts Company in summer 2024 and performed the Tuck Everlasting musical show. She joined the Pacific Youth Choir in 2024. She shares her talents as an educator, teaching private students piano performance as well as music theory.