Tiezheng Shen
Adjunct Instructor - Viola/Recording Studio Manager
SFA 107A
(501) 450-5750
Award-winning violist Dr. Tiezheng Shen has captivated audiences as a soloist across Europe, Asia, and North America, making his debut at renowned venues such as Carnegie Hall and the Wiener Saal Mozarteum in Salzburg as a winner of international competitions. He is the Founder and Artistic Director of the ViolaVoice International Viola Festival in Mexico City, one of Central America’s premier viola festivals. Dr. Shen has also served as a guest artist at several prestigious institutions, including the Conservatorio Nacional de Música in Mexico City and the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México.
With a Doctor of Musical Arts in Viola Performance and Recording Arts Technology from the University of Arizona’s Fred Fox School of Music, Dr. Shen has forged a remarkable career spanning the stage, academia, and technology. His dedication to advancing music technology is evident in his role as the Founder and Director of the MindPlay Recording Studio for MindPlay Education, and as a Producer and Sound Engineer for Common Solutions Media, where he creates content for platforms like iHeartRadio.
Dr. Shen’s work has been highlighted in media outlets such as the Arizona Daily Star, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, and iHeartRadio, underscoring his journey and contributions to the music community. To learn more, please visit ViolaShen.com.