Ting-Lan Chen

Dr. Ting-Lan Chen is the Gerald Feese Professor of Violin and Professor of Music (Violin & Viola) at the University of Nebraska at Kearney's Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance. She joined the faculty in 2004 and maintains affiliations including her role as Visiting Artist at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (2009).

Education:

• B.F.A. in Violin Performance, Taipei National University of the Arts
• M.M. and D.M.A. in Violin Performance & Chamber Music, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music

Research Focus: Her expertise spans string pedagogy, chamber music performance, and violin/viola techniques, emphasizing practical applications in music education and performance artistry.

Awards & Honors:

• First Prize, National Chamber Music Competition in Taiwan (1991)
• Pratt-Heins Foundation Scholarship and Research Award (2016)

Professional Activities: As violinist of the Frahm-Lewis Trio, she performs globally at venues like the White House, United Nations, and major European concert halls. She teaches studio instruction, chamber music, and string pedagogy.