Beyond the Keys: Music and Stories of Inspiration 
This book isn’t just something you read—it’s something you feel, hear, and see.
 
Each of the 52 chapters is a short, heartfelt reflection inspired by Jeeyoon Kim’s journey as a classical pianist. Accompanying every essay is a solo piano performance (accessible via QR code) and a piece of artwork that deepens the emotional experience.
 
Whether you read one chapter a week or all at once, this book invites you to slow down, reflect, and reconnect—with yourself, and with the beauty of life.
 
Just as a piano has 52 white keys, Beyond the Keys presents 52 uplifting stories that take readers behind the scenes of a classical pianist’s life. Jeeyoon shares her journey as a South Korean immigrant, entrepreneur, and artist in her 40s—exploring resilience, growth, and the power of positivity. With warmth and vulnerability, she offers encouragement, insight into an artist’s world, and the healing power of the arts.
 
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"More than a book—it’s a soulful blend of words, music, and art that lifts me whenever I need it. In this turbulent world, it’s exactly what we need: to be uplifted by the arts. What a beautifully creative gift this book is!" -Maya Biehn (Chicago, IL)
 
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Each time I open this book, I feel more grounded. The music, the words—it’s my little ritual of calm.” -Emily Torres (Burlington, VT, USA)
 
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Jeeyoon's combination of storytelling, music, and visual art is unlike anything I’ve experienced. I laughed, teared up, and felt genuinely inspired. It’s the kind of book you keep on your nightstand." -Carlos Lin (Minneapolis, ME, USA)
 
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Beyond the Keys is a breath of fresh air. The pairing of music with each story makes the experience come alive. It reminded me of why I fell in love with the arts in the first place." -Lena Parker (London, UK)
 
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“This book moved me in ways I didn’t expect—heart, mind, and spirit. The moment I finished it, I thought of three friends I had to share it with. It’s that kind of special.” -Hannah Brown (Santa Fe, NM, USA)
 
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I didn’t expect a book to slow me down in the best way. I found myself savoring each essay, then listening to the music in complete stillness. What a thoughtful and moving creation." -Noah Park (Portland, OR, USA)