Associate Professor of Music & Coordinator of Vocal Studies
Academic Background
● DMA, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (Fort Worth, TX)
● MM, University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA)
● BM, Kyung Hee University (Seoul, South Korea)
Publications
● A Recording: Dr. Lee completed a tour with Dr. Jericho Vasquez (Piano) of the
complete Winterreise by Franz Schubert and released a recording of one of their
live performances in 2020. The album is available on Spotify, Amazon Music,
YouTube Music, and other major music streaming platforms.
● A Book: Lee, Yuman, It Is Enough! Singing Oratorio Aria for Baritone (Handel and
Mendelssohn), Italy: Lazarus Tribe Media, LLC, 2018. More details about this
publication are available at Amazon.
● Dissertation: Lee, Yuman, Rage, lament, and prayer: Arias for baritone and
bass-baritone from selected oratorios by George Frideric Handel and Felix
Mendelssohn, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2018.
About
Dr. Lee is an associate professor of music in voice and serves as the Coordinator of
Vocal Studies at Shorter University. He teaches a range of courses, including voice
pedagogy, art song literature, diction for singers, voice seminar, and applied voice
lessons. His membership in Pi Kappa Lambda, the honor society of music, and the
National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) underscores his commitment to
his profession. Notably, his students consistently excel in various competitions,
including NATS and the Rome Music Lovers Club, a testament to his effective
teaching methods and mentorship.
Dr. Lee’s commitment to music extends beyond the academic and professional
realms. He serves as a church choir conductor at Bethany Presbyterian Church,
Marietta, GA, a role that underscores his deep connection to music and his
commitment to sharing its joy and power with others to glorify the Lord. He is also
the Church Music Department Chair at Atlanta Cumberland Theological Seminary
and the Director of the Praising Church Music Institute in Atlanta, GA. His active
soloist career, with performances in the United States, Europe, and South Korea,
further demonstrates his dedication to music in all aspects of his life, inspiring
others with his passion.
Dr. Lee is not just a dedicated professional, but also a family man and a person of
diverse interests. He shares his life with a loving wife, three children, two cats, and a
dog. When he’s not teaching, he enjoys playing chess, solving Rubik’s Cubes,
watching movies, playing with tech, drinking coffee, and cooking/grilling. His diverse
interests and personal life make him relatable and approachable, enriching his
interactions with students and colleagues.
Teaching Philosophy
In my teaching philosophy, I firmly believe that every student is unique, each with
their own set of strengths, weaknesses, and aspirations within the voice studio. I am
convinced that the most crucial skill students can acquire is the ability to gain
knowledge of the art of singing and to create independently so that when they
eventually leave the school environment, they can continue engaging in music and
intellectual activities on their own. My primary objective is to empower my students
to become their own best teachers and to assist them in evolving into individuals
who will utilize their knowledge and talents to make meaningful contributions to
society and honor the Lord. It is my hope that students will grasp the mind-body
connection involved in singing and that they will find joy and fulfillment in singing as
a natural and beautiful expression of their emotions.