THE APEX EXPERIENCE
Academy for Pianistic Excellence (APEX)
APEX is an immersive academy for advanced pre-college pianists to work with renowned faculty through intensive daily lessons, performances, and mentorship.
PERFORM
Artistic Refinement
ASCEND
Intellectual Depth
STUDY
Technical Mastery
Study. Perform. Ascend.
ARTISTS · TEACHERS · MENTORS
The Faculty
Ran Dank
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | PIANO FACULTY
Eastman School of Music
Internationally acclaimed pianist Ran Dank has performed at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and with leading orchestras worldwide. A Young Concert Artists alumnus, he is a distinguished international competition prizewinner. VIEW PROFILE
Soyeon Kate Lee
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | PIANO FACULTY
The Juilliard School
Award-winning pianist Soyeon Kate Lee is a Naumburg first-prize winner, Naxos recording artist, and Juilliard faculty member who has performed as a soloist on major international stages. VIEW PROFILE
Logan Skelton
PIANO FACULTY
University of Michigan
Internationally acclaimed pianist, composer, and pedagogue Logan Skelton has performed throughout the U.S., Europe, and Asia. He is the Artur Schnabel Collegiate Professor of Music in Piano at the University of Michigan. VIEW PROFILE
Sarah Rhee
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Eastman School of Music
Pianist and pedagogue Dr. Sarah Rhee has performed internationally and with the Rochester Philharmonic. An Eastman and Juilliard graduate, she serves on the piano faculty at Eastman School of Music and as Executive Director of APEX. VIEW PROFILE
INDIVIDUALIZED DEVELOPMENT
One Elite Cohort
Technical Mastery
For accomplished young pianists ready to strengthen the technical and musical foundations required for advanced study and artistic discipline.
Artistic Refinement
For advanced pre-college pianists developing greater interpretive depth, expressive communication, and artistic independence through intensive study and close faculty mentorship.
Performance Preparation
For highly advanced pianists preparing for conservatory study, auditions, and competitions. Focused on stage presence, artistic identity, and professional-level preparation.