Brian Lin
Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University, D.M.A
The Juilliard School, M.M., B.M.
Chinese concert pianist Dr. Brian Yuebing Lin is a distinguished artist, educator, and entrepreneur whose career bridges high-profile performances, academic contributions, and innovative ventures in the music industry. As the Founder and CEO of Piano League and the Executive Director of the Piano Star International Competition, Dr. Lin is dedicated to shaping the future of piano music and education on a global scale.
Dr. Lin first gained national attention as one of only 20 young artists in the United States to receive the $100,000 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Arts Award. This accolade launched his international career, leading to performances across the United States, China, Canada, Korea, France, Australia, and Russia. His artistry has been celebrated at renowned chamber music festivals such as the Taos School of Music, Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival, and the Four Seasons Winter Workshop. He has also performed in masterclasses with esteemed pianists including Stephen Hough, Leon Fleisher, Murray Perahia, Richard Goode, and Robert Levin.
On the competitive stage, Dr. Lin has secured first prizes at the Virginia Waring and Lennox International Piano Competitions, and achieved a top-four finish at the Hilton Head International Piano Competition. His talents have also been recognized with a Third Prize at the Houston Symphony’s Ima Hogg International Competition, highlighted by coverage in the Houston Chronicle.
Dr. Lin’s orchestral debut with the Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra in Fort Myers, Florida, marked the beginning of his successful collaborations with prominent orchestras, including the Houston Symphony and the Richardson Symphony Orchestra in Dallas, Texas, under the direction of maestro Anshel Brusilow, former concertmaster of The Philadelphia Orchestra.
A passionate educator, Dr. Lin frequently judges competitions hosted by the Maryland State Music Teacher Association and teaches masterclasses at universities, nurturing the next generation of pianists. He is committed to sharing his knowledge and fostering musical excellence among young artists.
In addition to his musical achievements, Dr. Lin is an award-winning financial pundit. He was the 1st Place Winner of Seeking Alpha’s “Stock of Summer 2018” Competition, with his winning financial article being cited and translated by major Chinese financial outlets.
Originally from Shenzhen, China, Dr. Lin began his piano studies at the age of 4. He holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts from the Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University, as well as Bachelor and Master of Music Diplomas from The Juilliard School in New York. His primary teachers have included Yong Hi Moon, Yoheved Kaplinsky, Joseph Kalichstein, Matti Raekallio, Tamas Ungar, Eleanor Wong, Zhaoyi Dan, Ping Li, and Walter Gui.