Jessica Chen is a dynamic violinist, musician, and educator based in Los Angeles who loves sharing the joy of music with others. An experienced educator, Jessica has worked with a diverse range of students internationally and across the United States. She has held faculty positions in Singapore at Stamford American International School and Wolfgang Violin Studio, and in Colorado at Rocky Ridge Music Academy and Dana V Music. She has also served as the director and lead teaching artist of First Notes, an El Sistema-inspired program in Vail, Colorado. Jessica has extensive training in the Suzuki Method, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and string pedagogy. As a dedicated musical educator, Jessica is committed to lifelong learning and practice in order to continually design innovative learning experiences and to stay connected to her students’ perspectives.

As a violinist, Jessica enjoys performing across a diverse range of musical genres, cultures, and multidisciplinary arts settings. She is an active freelance player in Los Angeles, performing with groups including The Chamber Sessions, LA Film Conducting Intensive, and Opera NEO. Jessica has also performed with ensembles such as the Asian Cultural Symphony Orchestra, Musician’s Initiative (Singapore), Steamboat Symphony Orchestra, and the Boulder Bach Festival (Colorado). A keen supporter of new music, Jessica has premiered original compositions through the itch and Pendulum New Music concert series, as well as the renowned Very Young Composers program. In addition, Jessica is a passionate worship musician and serves regularly with the worship music ministry Stream of Praise 讚美之泉.