Weina Chen received her BM degree in flute and piano performance with highest honor and was invited to be a faculty member in the Music Department of Soochow University, Taipei in 1990. From 1992-1995, Ms. Weina studied at Berlin Techniche Universität, Germany majoring in Systematic Musicology. After arriving at USA in 1996, Ms. Weina continued her flute studies and received MM degree at CSULA. Now she is the Music Director of Taiwanese American Symphony Orchestra (TASO), Conductor of Youth Flute Ensemble, Third-term President of the LA Taiwanese American Sinfornia Organization, an active CM evaluator of MTAC, judge of the SYMF and various m...

In her lessons, she motivates kids through inspiration and passion, among other things, and not through fear. Though she pushes for discipline in her students, Vivian also wishes for all of her students to have a positive overall experience with the instrument, and so her teaching style propels critical thinking in lessons so that in many areas where there is not one answer, students feel free to explore their own resolutions to bring out their own unique artist within themselves. A long-time member of the MTAC/CM program, Vivian is well equipped and experienced in helping her students succeed in CM Exams every year! Alongside CM state testin...

Based on the time honored Bel Canto Method of Singing, students develop vocal technic that can be applied successfully for the life of their singing career or for love of singing- to any style of music. Studio has produced award winning singers as well as emerging professionals. Preparation for competitions, college entrance auditions, musical theatre auditions, among others. Study is based on regular once-a-week lessons in-studio or via skype. Studio coaches artists and groups in developing cabaret acts....