Hyeji Seo is an avid pianist, collaborative musician, and educator. She was invited to perform throughout the United States, Europe, and South Korea, including Carnegie Recital Hall, Kimmel Art Center, Palais des Beaux-Arts Brussels, Belgium, and Jacopone da Todi Concert Hall, Italy. She won prizes in international competitions, including the Ise-Shima International Piano Competition in Japan, the Bradshaw & Buono International Piano Competition, the International Music Competition ‘Brussels’ Grand Prize Virtuoso, and the American Protégé International Piano and String Competition, among others.
She is an advocate of new and current music, especially music from underrepresented groups and lesser-known composers. One of her concert programs, ‘The Music We Write’ series, features music from female and culturally diverse composers, presenting their unique identities and cultures. She coached at Colorado State University, Sookmyung Women’s University, Seoul, Michigan State University, and Western Illinois University. Currently, she has been a faculty at Colorado State University since 2018.