Daniel Ching

Daniel Ching is a Professor of Practice in Violin at the Sarah and Ernest Butler School of Music, University of Texas at Austin, and a founding member of the Miró Quartet. His expertise spans violin performance, chamber music pedagogy, and historical performance practices. He holds degrees from Oberlin Conservatory, Cleveland Institute of Music, and has expertise in recording engineering.

• Bachelor of Music: Oberlin Conservatory (Violin)
• Master of Music: Cleveland Institute of Music (Violin)

His research interests focus on string quartet repertoire interpretation, Beethoven's late quartets, and pedagogical approaches to chamber music. He actively collaborates with the Miró Quartet on recordings and performances, blending academic and professional music spheres.

Recent press highlights include critical acclaim for the Miró Quartet's Beethoven CD set (2023) and explorations of Schubert's works (2022). His teaching includes chamber music ensembles (MUS 259N, 281S) and applied violin instruction.

Ching maintains no listed awards but is recognized for his contributions to quartet performance and education. His advising and grants remain unspecified in available records. He leads the Miró Quartet as a core artistic team, merging performance with academic mentorship.