Violin and Viola Lessons with Christian Yang

Christian Yang, violinist and violist, is a bay-area based musician who has recently moved to Nashville. Christian currently studies Biochemistry and Music at Lipscomb University and has graduated from the Sac State Pre-College music division with honors. In Sacramento, Christian studied under William Barbini, Christine Choi, Rei Luu, and Anna Kruger. Under the guidance of these teachers, Christian was afforded the opportunity to compete in the Crescendo International Music Competition where he competed in Carnegie Hall and placed second. Christian also served as associate concertmaster of the Camellia Symphony, and Folsom Lake Orchestra along with being chosen to serve as associate principal violist of the Sac State Orchestra during his time in Sacramento. Further, Christian has been featured as a soloist with the Sierra Mountain Music Festival orchestra, Camellia Orchestra, and DYACE orchestra. He has participated in the Watermelon Music Festival as well as the DYACE summer festival where he studied chamber music under cellist Andy Luchansky and his teacher William Barbini.

Since moving to Nashville, Christian has been able to play in numerous music videos and recording sessions with prominent artists. One such experience includes playing in the “I Hear a Symphony” music video with Cody Fry. Christian also was recruited to play in the Avalon Quartet as a violist, while also being chosen to play with the Reading Orchestra as a violinist. At Lipscomb, he was honored with the Music Service Award for his achievements.

Along with performing, Christian has enjoyed the opportunity to teach students of all ages. He began his teaching endeavors in 2020 fostering both young and adult students in his studio. He holds the ideal that everyone should be given the opportunity to play music to express themselves freely. With this in mind, he coaches students in a traditional approach so that they are able to eventually be able to create music without any hindrance of technique. He hopes to give his students the same joy that he experienced while learning.