Jiawei Cui

Jiawei began his violin studies with renowned violinist Chai Liang at the age of 10. During the eight year of studying with Chai Liang, he has entered and won violin competitions in China. Jiawei is alumni of the Central Conservatory Preparatory School in Beijing. He then studied at the La Sierra University where he received both the Music Performance Diploma and Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance studying with Jason Uyeyama. After graduation, he went to study at Boston Conservatory at Berklee with Lynn Chang. As an avid performer, Jiawei has performed at the Beijing Concert hall, Bin Hai Culture Center, BSO, Mechanics Hall, and Walt Disney Concert hall. Jiawei not only performs classical music but he also enjoys performing popular music. He works as a session musician performing for film score sessions, pop music recording sessions and contemporary music recording. Not only that, Jiawei has been an active teacher teaching in the summers when he returns back to China for vacation. Jiawei has strong sight reading skills and is also proficient on the viola.