Hi there! I'm Wenjing Chen, a passionate pianist and music composer currently based in Pasadena, California. With a strong background in piano performance and music composition, I love creating evocative pieces that tell a story and connect with listeners on an emotional level. Throughout my education at Nanjing Arts Institute and my professional experiences, I've honed my skills in both classical and contemporary music genres. I'm eager to contribute my musical talents and sound engineering expertise to collaborative projects and dynamic teams.

Wenjing Chen

Hi there! I'm Wenjing Chen, a passionate pianist and music composer currently based in Pasadena, California. With a strong background in piano performance and music composition, I love creating evocative pieces that tell a story and connect with listeners on an emotional level. Throughout my education at Nanjing Arts Institute and my professional experiences, I've honed my skills in both classical and contemporary music genres. I'm eager to contribute my musical talents and sound engineering expertise to collaborative projects and dynamic teams.

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Hi there! I’m Wenjing Chen, a passionate pianist and music composer currently based in Pasadena, California. With a strong background in piano performance and music composition, I love creating evocative pieces that tell a story and connect with listeners on an emotional level.

Throughout my education at Nanjing Arts Institute and my professional experiences, I’ve honed my skills in both classical and contemporary music genres. I’m eager to contribute my musical talents and sound engineering expertise to collaborative projects and dynamic teams.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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Language

English
Advanced
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

Broadcast Associate at Church of the Highlands
January 1, 2015 - Present
Production Assistant at ESPN
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Replay Operator at Southeastern Conference
January 1, 2018 - Present
Freelance Composer & Pianist at Self-Employed
July 1, 2019 - Present
Compose and perform original music pieces for films, theatrical productions, and private clients. Collaborate with directors and producers to deliver fitting musical scores and live piano performances that enhance the audience experience. Manage recording sessions and oversee post-production sound editing to ensure high-quality audio output.
Music Production Intern at Echo Sound Studio, Los Angeles, CA
August 31, 2018 - September 4, 2025
Assisted senior producers and sound engineers in editing, mixing, and mastering audio tracks. Supported live session recordings and maintained audio equipment. Gained valuable hands-on experience with DAWs and audio processing software, contributing to multiple successful music projects.

Education

Christian Ministry at Highlands College/Point University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Film & TV at New York Film Academy
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance at Nanjing Arts Institute, China
September 1, 2009 - July 1, 2013
Master of Arts in Music Composition at California Institute of the Arts, USA
August 1, 2016 - June 1, 2019

Qualifications

Video Editing
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2025
Certified Audio Engineer
January 1, 2018 - September 4, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education