Cecilia Zhongxi Lin

Bio

Dr Cecilia Lin is a Lecturer in Music (Performance Specialist). Her work integrates
performance, collaborative piano practice, and transnational music pedagogy within
international higher education contexts.
Originally trained in the United States, Dr Lin holds advanced degrees from Michigan
State University and the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she
completed her doctoral studies under the guidance of GRAMMY-nominated pianist
Professor Robert Koenig. Her artistic development has been further shaped through
mentorship with distinguished musicians including Zhihua Tang, Derek Polischuk and
Deborah Moriarty, establishing a strong foundation in both solo and collaborative
performance traditions.
As a pianist, Dr Lin has performed internationally across the United States, Europe,
and Asia, including her Carnegie Hall debut in both solo and chamber repertoire in
2022. She has given performances in major cultural centres such as New York,
Rome, Hong Kong, and London. Alongside solo and chamber repertoire, she
maintains a particular focus on collaborative piano, classical and contemporary
performance practices. Recent projects include a contemporary chamber music
collaboration with Dr Sarah Gibson, featuring Chen Yi’s Night Thoughts for piano trio,
which explores cross-cultural and expressive dimensions in modern repertoire.
Dr Lin’s research and teaching interests centre on collaborative pianism,
performance pedagogy, and equity-driven ensemble practice. Her doctoral research
examines the evolving role of the collaborative pianist within higher education and
professional performance contexts. She is currently completing the Postgraduate
Certificate in Higher Education (PGCertHE), expected 2026, further strengthening
her practice as a UK-based educator. Dr Cecilia Lin integrates performance,
research, and teaching to advance reflective musicianship and inclusive
performance practice.