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"Singing through the harmonica."
"Singing through the harmonica."
Chromatic Harmonica Soloist · Seoul, South Korea
MONICA J is a South Korean chromatic harmonica soloist known for her lyrical, vocal-inspired approach to the instrument. With the artistic motto “Singing through the harmonica” she focuses on expressive phrasing, tone and storytelling, bringing a distinctive voice to the chromatic harmonica.
| CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- GLOBAL ARTIST
EASTTOP HARMONICA
EASTTOP HARMONICA
Since 2024, MONICA J has been a Global Artist for EASTTOP Harmonica, performing on stages in Korea and abroad.
- EDUCATION
Seoul Institute of the Arts
Seoul Institute of the Arts
The first graduate to major in harmonica in the Applied Music program at Seoul Institute of the Arts. Since graduating, she has built an active career as a professional harmonica player through performances and television appearances.
- AWARDS
WORLD HARMONICA FESTIVAL
WORLD HARMONICA FESTIVAL
At the 2025 World Harmonica Festival, the Seoul Soloists Harmonica Orchestra (SSHO), where she serves as Principal Player, won 1st Prize in the Ensemble category and 2nd Prize in the Orchestra category.
- INTERNATIONAL FESTIVALS
APHF · SIHF · THMF
APHF · SIHF · THMF
In 2026, MONICA J served as a jury member and invited performer at the Asia Pacific Harmonica Festival (APHF), a jury member at the Seoul International Harmonica Festival (SIHF), and an invited performer at the Taiwan Harmonica Music Festival (THMF).
- PUBLICATION
HARMONICA METHOD BOOK
HARMONICA METHOD BOOK
In 2022, she published her harmonica method book, Let’s Play Harmonica!, followed by an author signing & concert at Kyobo Book Centre in Gwanghwamun and a lecture at Starfield Library, both in Seoul.
- MEDIA
TV & BROADCASTING
TV & BROADCASTING
Featured on major Korean television networks including KBS, SBS, and JTBC.
| Performance
2026 APHF Opening Ceremony
Live Concert on a Yacht
Social Links ⬇️
Harmonica / Online Class / Book / Score / Social
Contact
Contact
Welcome to the official website of MONICA J.
For performance bookings, sponsorships, and collaborations, please contact us at the email address below. We look forward to hearing from you and will get back to you shortly.
monicaj.contact@gmail.com
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