Dr. Clara Haneul Yoon, originating from South Korea, is a versatile violinist who has been hailed by the New York Magazine as "Extraordinary technique…she can do anything she wants…" and by Seoul Culture & Arts Magazine as "Truly virtuosic, with amazing mastery of tone." She maintains an active performance, research, and teaching career across North America and Asia, serving as an adjudicator and strings specialist for numerous music festivals in Canada, Asia, and the United States.

Dr. Yoon received her Bachelor's and Master of Music from The Juilliard School and her doctorate from Columbia University. Her primary research areas investigate the implications and significance of stereotypes in music, experiences of Asian diaspora in music education, and intersections of music and educational policies in North America.

In recognition of her contributions and dedication to music education, Dr. Yoon received the President's Innovation Award from the NAMM Foundation in 2022. At Columbia University, her research was recognized and generously supported by the Enid & Lester Morse Fellowship. She has performed alongside Florence and the Machine, Kelly Clarkson, Nas, Erykah Badu, and Questlove for VH1's Divas Celebrate Soul. As a recent arrival in Canada, Dr. Yoon is excited to collaborate with fellow artists and looks forward to contributing to the country's vibrant and flourishing arts scene.