Will Chen

Will Chen moved to Surrey, Canada from Tai-Chung, Taiwan at the age of 5. He began his violin studies at the age of 6 and has competed in local music festaivals at the age of 8 always finishing top of his class.

Will’s performances has taken him all over Canada, Europe and the United Kingdom as a soloist and as a chamber musician with the rising International group Mainzer Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra. He did his undergraduate studies at University of Victoria, receiving several scholarships and graduated with honours. He also holds a Master’s degree from Hochschule für Musik Mainz, Germany. He has studied with teachers such as Patricia Shih, Ann Elliott-Goldschmid, Gwen Thompson,  Roger Chase and Anne Shih.

Now returning to Vancouver, Will wants to focus on giving back to the community through music. He hopes to share his musical knowledge through his passion for teaching and performances.