Jennifer Jie Jin, Cello
Jennifer Jie Jin, Cello
Jennifer Jie Jin is an active performer and passionate music educator whose career has taken her to stages across North America, Europe, and Asia. She has performed with the Houston Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, Boston Symphony, New World Symphony, Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, Princeton Symphony, Philly Pops, Philadelphia Ballet, Orchestra 2001,Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra, Lancaster Symphony and Allentown Symphony.
Currently, Jennifer is the cellist of the Pyxis Piano Trio (Artist-in-Residence at the Delaware Art Museum for 15 years) and the Copeland String Quartet. She is also a member of the Delaware Symphony and Principal Cello of the Philadelphia Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra. Her previous orchestral roles include principal cello of the Bay Atlantic Symphony, National Repertory Orchestra, and member of the Harrisburg Symphony, Baltimore Chamber Orchestra Colorado Music Festival Orchestra and Symphony in C.
A founding member of the Tang-gu-la String Quartet, performed for President Bill Clinton, and appeared in the Oscar-winning documentary From Mao to Mozart. She has participated in many renowned festivals including Ravinia, Aspen, Tanglewood, Pacific and Taos Chamber Music Festival, and international festivals in Europe and Asia.
A committed music educator, Jennifer is Co-Director of the Pennsylvania Youth Orchestra and Chamber Strings Music Camp, and Director of Service for the Music Angels Non-Profit Organization. In 2016, she was honored as the grand prize winner of the Ovation Award for Outstanding Leadership and inspiration in Music Education. Under her guidance, students have been selected for the NAfME All-National Orchestra and the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America and with many going on to become professional musicians.
She is a graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Music, Rice University and Shanghai Conservatory of Music, studied with Norman Fischer and Desmond Hoebig.
Teaching Philosophy
I believe that expressive and meaningful music-making is only possible when built upon a foundation of solid technical training. My goal as a cello teacher is to equip students with the tools and understanding necessary to eventually become their own teacher—independent, thoughtful, and self-motivated learners.
In my studio, I strive to cultivate not only strong technical skills but also a deep love for music. I encourage students to discover the joy of making music, to use it as a means of healing, and to connect with others through sound. Music is a powerful language of the soul, and I aim to guide each student toward finding their unique voice within it.
