THE ART OF CHEATING: PRACTISING SMARTER, NOT LONGER
A Steinway Teacher & Educational Partner Workshop (STEP) by Yoon Seok Shin, Young Steinway Artist
5th November 2026 | 10.30 - 12.00 hrs.
Steinway Thailand is delighted to present an engaging and practical Steinway Teacher & Educational Partner workshop, The Art of Cheating, led by Young Steinway Artist Yoon Seok (John) Shin.
Behind its playful title lies a serious approach to intelligent practice. The workshop is designed to encourage teachers to think beyond simply “practising more,” and explore practical strategies that can help students become more independent, efficient, and thoughtful in the practice room. Drawing from Mr. Shin’s extensive experience as both a performer and educator, the session offers fresh perspectives that teachers can apply directly to their own teaching and guide their students towards more effective practice.
WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS
• Exploring how to identify what truly needs attention
• Finding efficient solutions to technical and musical challenges
• Making practice more purposeful
ABOUT YOON SEOK SHIN
Following his success in numerous prestigious international and national competitions and awards - most notably securing Third Prize at the 2nd Manchester International Concerto Competition in 2009 - South Korean born British pianist Yoon Seok (John) Shin has become a highly sought-after artist. Performing over 50 - 100 engagements annually across Europe, Asia and the United Kingdom, Mr. Shin has cultivated a dynamic international career as a solo recitalist, concerto soloist and chamber musician. His poised, polished and innovative performances have earned high praise from esteemed critics. Mr. Shin is currently recognised as a Young Steinway Artist and serves as an official artist for T&B Entertainment in South Korea.
Mr. Shin has graced many renowned venues, including Steinway Hall (UK & Vietnam), St. John’s Smith Square, the Southbank Centre, St Martin-in-the-Fields, St James’s Church Piccadilly, Regent Hall, The Reform Club, and the Foundling Museum in London. His performances have also taken him to National Trust - The Firs, Elgar’s House, Worcestershire, Lighthouse Poole, Korean Cultural Centre, South Hill Park Arts Centre, Pounds Art Centre, Cheltenham Town Hall, the Master Musicians International Recital Series in Northeast England, Konserthuset - The Nobel Prize Award Hall in Sweden, the Korean Catholic Concert Hall in Moscow, Russia, as well as Seoul Sejong Center Chamber Hall and Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall in South Korea.
Mr. Shin made his first major concerto debut in 2017, performing Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 25 in C major, K.503, with the Corinthian Chamber Orchestra under the baton of Eamonn Dougan at St James's Church Piccadilly, London. Since then, he has made regular concerto appearances with ensembles such as the Croscombe Village Orchestra, Seoul Amore Philharmonic Orchestra, the New London Orchestra, the Ashtead Park Sinfonia, the Manchester Camerata and the Thames Philharmonia. He has performed under the direction of distinguished conductors including Tony Bevan, Hee Tae Seo, Paul Dodds, Stephen Threlfall, Byung-Yun Yu, and Ronald Corp.
Mr. Shin earned his Artist Diploma (ArtDip) in Performance and Master of Music (MMus) in Advanced Performance from the Royal College of Music in London, in recipient of the Webster & Davidson Mortification Fund Scholarship, studying under Professor Andrew Ball. Prior to this, he completed his Bachelor of Music with Honours (BMus Hons) in Performance at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance (formerly Trinity College of Music) in London, studying with Professor Philip Fowke. He graduated with First Class Honours and was awarded the City Livery Club Prize in 2009.
In addition to his distinguished performance career, Mr. Shin is a highly regarded educator, frequently conducting workshops and masterclasses. His students have consistently achieved outstanding results in examinations and competitions. He currently holds teaching positions at Holy Cross Catholic Secondary Girls' School in New Malden and Nonsuch High School for Girls in Cheam, United Kingdom. Furthermore, he regularly serves as an assistant and Faculty member at the Chetham’s International Summer School and Festival for Pianists in Manchester, UK. Mr. Shin is also an official ballet répétiteur, collaborating with the Royal Academy of Dance, London, at Thomas's London Day Preparatory Schools - an institution formerly attended by Prince George and Princess Charlotte, the children of William, Prince of Wales.
LOCATION
Steinway & Sons Showroom
#1F-04 Gaysorn Center, 1st Floor
999 Phloen Chit Rd., Lumpini, Bangkok
For your information and etiquette
- This is a free-seating event.
- Strictly no liquids or food should be brought into the showroom.
- Kindly maintain decorum upon entry and be conscious of your belongings (e.g., bags, rings, watches, cameras) around the instruments.
- During the performance, kindly wait for the conclusion of a piece or an intermission to enter the audience seating area.
- Parking validation has to be done directly with the Gaysorn Concierge.