Xue Chen
Violinist & music educator.

MEET THE OWNER

A foundation in music.
A passion for teaching.

Xue Chen is a professional violinist and music educator with experience in classical performance, orchestral playing, and instrumental instruction. At Xue’s Violin Studio in Acton, she offers violin and piano lessons for students of all ages and skill levels.

Education & performance

She holds a Master of Music from Boston University’s College of Fine Arts and a Bachelor of Music from Wuhan Conservatory of Music, where she served as orchestra concertmaster. Her conservatory training began at Wuhan Conservatory’s attached elementary and middle schools.

Her orchestral experience includes violin positions with the Boston Civic Symphony and New England Philharmonic, and serving as concertmaster of the Wuhan Conservatory Symphony Orchestra.

Teaching philosophy

Xue balances discipline with inspiration, combining Eastern classical training with Western music education principles. Her teaching develops posture, tone, intonation, and artistic expression, building a strong technical foundation while encouraging each student’s musical voice.

She organizes studio recitals and community performances, including concerts at the Parish Center for the Arts in Westford and outreach at local senior centers and community markets.

The story behind A & E

Named after her daughters, Abby and Emma, A & E Violins offers instrument sales, rentals, and consultations. Xue helps students and families choose suitable instruments and sizes, including violins by Eastman, Mingjiang Zhu, and Ken Su.

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