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Keys 2 Success

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 3pm

Afternoon Music is pleased to sponsor a special concert featuring a presentation by Keys 2 Success, a transformative youth keyboard program that brings the discipline, beauty, and rigor of classical music to students in Newark.

Founded by New Providence pianist Jee-Hoon Krska, Keys 2 Success began as an effort to bring structured, daily piano instruction to Newark students who otherwise would not have access to such training. These young musicians have performed at New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark Museum of Art, and Princeton University, among their sponsored engagements.

Afternoon Music invites you to welcome these young musicians and the community who has made their journey possible.

Founded by New Providence pianist Jee-Hoon Krska, Keys 2 Success began as an effort to bring structured, daily piano instruction to Newark students who otherwise would not have access to such training.

Dr. Krska’s own journey embodies that mentorship is the key to success in classical music. As a student of Olegna Fuschi, then director of Juilliard Pre-College, she trained within the most traditional framework of classical tutelage. While at MIT, her next mentor, Grammy-nominated Prof. John Harbison “unlocked” a stage with Yo-Yo Ma. This foundation led her to Lincoln Center, Boston Symphony Hall, and a solo performance with the Boston Pops. Now, she shares that same rigor and passion with the students of Keys 2 Success, instilling in them the discipline and artistry required to master the piano.