Victoria Lin
Biography
Victoria Chi Lin is a New York–based soprano specializing in choral and art song repertoire, from early music to contemporary works. She is active with the Oratorio Society of New York and has appeared at Carnegie Hall under conductors including Kent Tritle and Yannick Nézet-Séguin, as well as at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine.
Previously based in the San Francisco Bay Area, she has sung as both a soloist and chorister with ensembles including San Francisco Bach Choir, The Choral Project, Stanford Memorial Church Choir, and Symphony San Jose Chorale.
Lin studies voice with Daniel Shigo, previously studying with Kathryne Jennings and Kristen Ruiz. As a soprano, she has participated in masterclasses with Jonathan Beyer, Judith Forst, Rhoslyn Jones, and the Takács Quartet. A trained violinist, she has participated in orchestral masterclasses under conductors including Gustavo Dudamel, Esa-Pekka Salonen, and Vance George. In addition, she has studied conducting with David Milnes and Marika Kuzma. Along with her studies in voice, violin, and conducting, she has studied composition with Franck Bedrossian. This multidisciplinary background continues to inform her approach to ensemble performance, musical interpretation, and pedagogy.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Music with honors from the University of California, Berkeley, where she received the Bernece B. Lyon Memorial Prize for music performance and Distinction in General Scholarship. She continues her musical education through Juilliard Extension.
Earlier performances may appear under the name Vicky Lin.
Philosophy
It is my belief that music enriches both the lives of those who create it and the lives of those who encounter it. The arts provide a unique space for reflection, dialogue, and connection, allowing us to engage more deeply with ourselves, one another, and the world around us. I value artistic collaboration as a means of bringing these spaces to life, creating performances that honor tradition as well as exploring new ways of sharing music.
Education is a passion of mine, and I study pedagogical practices, tailoring my approach to each individual. Drawing on my background in mathematics and in multiple dimensions of music, I emphasize structure and holistic development in my teaching. I seek to bridge the analytic and the artistic, the technical and the expressive, helping students build strong musical foundations.
Lessons
My teaching focuses on voice and musicianship for beginning and developing musicians of all ages. Lessons are available in person in Manhattan or online via Google Meet and are tailored to each individual's experience, goals, and interests. Areas of study may include:
Voice (bel canto tradition)
Ear training (pitch, interval, and chord recognition)
Intonation and rhythmic accuracy
Sight-reading
Music theory
Basic keyboard skills
Score study
Musical expression and interpretation
Ensemble skills
Audition preparation
Complimentary virtual consultation available. Please contact me to discuss lesson options, current rates, and availability.