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Yenju Chen

Yenju Chen

Glendale,CA

Summary

Yenju Chen is a violinist based in Los Angeles. She was born and raised in Taiwan and began studying music at a young age. The love for music has led her to pursue a career as a composer and violinist.

Yenju has profoundly studied classic repertoires within her career and during the time while she persue a master degree in fine arts in California Institute of the Arts. She has studied with Andrew McIntosh, Erika Duke-Kirkpatrick, and Karen Tanaka.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Violinist

Freelancers Union
Los Angeles, CA
09.2021 - Current
  • Section violinist who experience performing in chamber music, orchestra, jazz, latin american music, balkan, extreme rock, film scoring.

Music Educator

88 Keys Music Academy
Arcadia, CA
06.2021 - Current
  • Provide private and group instructions to amateur performers ages 4-18 and adults
  • Instruction in violin, viola, piano, voice, composition, song writing, music production, ear training, sight reading, music theory
  • Administrative Assisting: Book schedules and conduct meetings with parents
  • Help students prepare for music certificates (ABRSM, CM)

Music Theory Teaching Assistant

CalArts
LA, CA
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities.
  • Created displays of students' work in classroom areas and other school spaces.
  • Supported teachers by preparing wall charts and hand-outs.
  • Observed student performance and recorded academic and attendance.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Musician & DJ

Freelancer
12.2021 - Current
  • Service for art exhibitions and private parties
  • Communicate with clients to fulfill the needs punctually
  • Daily email responding
  • Transport/setup/tear down heavy equipment for gigs
  • Book and produce shows, communicate with venue owners, organize lineups. Actively performing in LA

Recording Studio Assistant

ff Studio
01.2021 - 07.2021
  • Assisting in the opening and closing of the recording studios
  • Assisting with various audio engineering tasks
  • Maintain and organize the recording studios and equipment
  • Occasional food runs and studio errands
  • Administration System Assist

Education

Master of Fine Arts - Performer-Composer

California Institute of The Arts
Valencia, CA
05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology

Chung Shan Medical University
Taipei, Taiwan
08.2019

Gigs

  • Bijan Mortazavi - Youtube Theater
  • Saddleback Orchestra - McKinny Theater
  • La Conventa - The Reef in LA
  • Santa Clarita Symphony Orchestra - Santa Clarita United Methodiest Church
  • Makor - Stomping Ground LA
  • Recording Session - Jan Furie
  • NYChillharmonic - Joshua Tree Music Festvial
  • Calarts The Ensemble Concert - Red Cat

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual

artist bio

Yenju Chen is a violinist based in Los Angeles. She was born and raised in Taiwan and began studying music at a young age. The love for music has led her to pursue a career as a composer and violinist. Yenju has profoundly studied classic repertoires within her career and during the time while she persue a master degree in fine arts in California Institute of the Arts. She has studied with Andrew McIntosh, Erika Duke- Kirkpatrick, and Karen Tanaka.

She is a passionate and experienced music educator offering violin and piano lessons, composition, song writing, film scoring, music theory and fundamental music skill training. With a focus on guiding students

to discover their talents, she provides step-by-step instructions to overcome difficulties and fosters confidence in their performances. Her patient approach helps students achieve any skill level, as evidenced by her students' recent completion of the ABRSM certificate.

Timeline

Music Theory Teaching Assistant

CalArts
01.2022 - 01.2023

Musician & DJ

Freelancer
12.2021 - Current

Violinist

Freelancers Union
09.2021 - Current

Music Educator

88 Keys Music Academy
06.2021 - Current

Recording Studio Assistant

ff Studio
01.2021 - 07.2021

Master of Fine Arts - Performer-Composer

California Institute of The Arts

Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology

Chung Shan Medical University
Yenju Chen