Dong-Ill Shin won first prize in the national competition for piano sponsored by The Korea Times at the age of ten.
When he was eleven he made his debut with the Pusan Philharmonic Orchestra playing Mozart's Concerto in d minor No.
Bach's Music and the orchestra-like colors produced by the organ, he began his studies with Dr. Sun-woo Cho at the age of 14.
His dissertation at the Conservatoire was on the study of Tabulatura Nava by Samuel Scheidt which focused on J.P. Sweelinck's influences.
In 2004 he completed his Artist Diploma at The Boston Conservatory on a full scholarship studying with James David Christie.