Barbie Christina Lin

Cello Teacher

• BM in Performance, Manhattan School of Music, NY, USA.
• Philippe Muller (former professor, Paris Conservatoire), Fred Sherry (professor, Juilliard School).
• 6 years of cello teaching & performance experience.

Educational Background:

• Dr of Musical Arts (DMA) The Catholic University of America Washington, D.C., USA.
• Master of Music (M.M) Manhattan School of Music New York, USA.
• Bachelor of Music Manhattan School of Music New York, USA.

Achievements and Experience:

• Performed a 2024 solo cello recital at Manhattan School of Music's Greenfield Hall.
• Performed with Unison Cello Ensemble at Hsinchu Cultural Hall in 2023, supporting arts education.
• Served as Principal Cellist with CYCNY Youth Symphony Orchestra at Osaka Symphony Hall in 2015.

Teaching Style:

• Tailors bowing/fingering techniques to each student's needs while ensuring proper posture.
• Builds essential skills through scales and bow control exercises.
• Develops expressive playing through vibrato and bow technique.
• Prepares students for the stage with practical phrasing training.