Ashley J. Han
Violinist / Educator / Arts Advocate

Ashley J. Han is a violinist with a rich musical background spanning Korea, Europe, and the United States. She began playing the violin at age five and gained early recognition at eleven with a solo performance alongside the Ukrainian Symphony Orchestra. She graduated from Seoul Arts High School in Korea and went on to earn her bachelor's degree with top honors from the State University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart in Germany, studying under world-renowned violinist Judith Ingolfsson.

She later earned her master’s degree from the Peabody Institute and was awarded a merit-based Artistic Excellence Scholarship throughout her studies. She served as Associate Concertmaster of the Peabody Concert Orchestra, won First Prize in international competitions in Italy and New York, and was invited as a Full-Scholarship Fellow to the Aspen Music Festival—affirming her musical depth and performance excellence on the international stage.

Ashley has also deepened her musical insight through masterclasses and collaborations with legendary artists such as Midori, Eugene Drucker, and Anton Nel (Van Cliburn International Piano Competition juror). She has also performed with leading orchestras across Korea and the U.S., including the Atlanta Symphony, New Haven Symphony, Austin Symphony, and the Korean National Symphony—building a broad performance repertoire that spans classical and popular music and connecting with audiences of all ages through refined ensemble sensitivity and stage experience.

In addition to her performing career, Ashley has spent over a decade teaching students of all ages and backgrounds in Korea, Germany, and the U.S. She further honed her pedagogy through the Juilliard School's Extension Program, where she deepened her understanding of traditional string instruction. Her teaching goes beyond technique—she guides students through the process of interpreting and internalizing each composer’s work, fostering both emotional intelligence and artistic insight.

As the founder of the Music x Math Foundation, Ashley leads a mission-driven platform in Manhattan built on three pillars: Private Lessons for students of all levels, Music Salons that share classical music in intimate and accessible formats, and Philanthropic Activities that use music as a way to give back, inspire, and connect.