Chen Lin, violist, is currently studying at The Boston Conservatory as a full scholarship student, pursuing a Master’s degree in music performance in viola. Born in Taiwan, Chen Lin began studying viola at the age of eleven. She attended Taipei Municipal University of Education (previous Taipei Municipal Teachers College), graduating with a degree in Education, with the honor of Second Prize of the music department.     Miss Lin has appeared as a solo artist during her university years. She won the First Prize in Taipei Music Competition in 2003 and the Fourth Prize in Taiwan Music Competition in 2004. She also won the Second Prize three times in Taipei Municipal University of Education Concerto Competition. In 2003 and 2004, she was the principal viola in the Orchestra of Taipei Municipal University of Education. In 2006, she was selected by ASTA state competition to advance the semifinal round of National Solo Competition. Besides solo works, Miss Lin is also active in chamber music playing, and she has performed in several chamber music concerts. Her previous teachers include Lee-Weng Wang and Teizo Yoshinaga. She is now working with Roger Tapping.