Jap-Thompson Duo

Jap-Thompson Duo is…

A dynamic guitar/violin duo base in Grand Rapids, MI that performs throughout the Midwest. Their eclectic program features tango, American folk, and classical music.

Letitia Jap enjoys a career as a performer and teacher. She finds most joy using music to connect with people. Letitia has been a featured soloist with orchestras like the Seattle Symphony, Austin Civic Orchestra, Bellevue Philharmonic Orchestra, and has performed solo recitals at festivals such as the Chelsea Music Festival, Lake George Music Festival, and the 21st Century Artist Initiative. Additionally, Letitia has served as concertmaster with the Seoul International Community Orchestra, the Boston Chamber Orchestra, and various other orchestras.

Letitia received her Bachelor of Music from the University of Texas at Austin and her Master of Music from the New England Conservatory, and her Doctorate of Musical Arts at the Eastman School of Music.

Kyle Thompson resides in Roseville, MN and makes his living as a performer and teacher. He has received degrees in music from Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Valley State University, and the College-Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati, OH. Since finishing college, he has kept an active schedule in West Michigan. 

He regularly performs solo classical guitar concerts, as a member of the Grand Rapids Guitar Quartet, and works as a freelance musician. He also currently serves as a teaching assistant at the University of Minnesota where he is pursuing his doctoral studies in music performance.