Daniel Kim completed his master's degree at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and served as Alexander Kerr’s associate instructor. Previous teachers include Shmuel Ashkenasi, Desirée Ruhstrat, Yumi Scott, Yayoi Numazawa, Helen Kwalwasser, Choon-Jin Chang, and Julian Meyer. Previously, he was a member of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra from the 2022-2024 season. During his undergraduate studies at Northwestern University, Daniel won top prizes in the Concerto Competition, Samuel and Elinor Thaviu Scholarship Competition, and the Dover Quartet Competition. Daniel was also a laureate in the Houston Symphony Ima Hogg Competition and the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. He has performed in master classes for Ida Kavafian, Kyoko Takezawa, Glenn Dicterow, and Frank Huang. Daniel’s passion for chamber music has given him the opportunity to work closely with members of the Dover and Takács string quartets, as well as renowned composer Jennifer Higdon. He has appeared as a featured performer on NPR’s From the Top and WFMT-Chicago, and has made numerous solo appearances in the United States.