Get to Know Jinny Lee – Violinist, Educator, and Studio Founder
Jinny Lee is a classically trained violinist and educator based in the San Francisco Bay Area, known for developing students with strong technical foundations and clear musical direction.
She serves as Principal Second Violin of the Stockton Symphony and regularly performs as a substitute violinist with Symphony San Jose and the Santa Cruz Symphony.
Jinny is also the co-founder of Ensemble di Luce, a chamber group dedicated to expressive and thoughtfully curated performances.
Her students have been accepted into highly selective programs including Juilliard, Tanglewood, and Colburn, as well as the San Francisco Conservatory of Music Pre-College and the San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra.
Jinny Lee's Biography
inny Lee is a classically trained violinist whose career bridges performance, education, and artistic leadership. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, she is the founder of Jinny’s Violin Studio, where she mentors students with a focus on clarity, efficiency, and long-term technical development.
As a performer, Jinny serves as Principal Second Violin of the Stockton Symphony and appears regularly as a substitute violinist with Symphony San Jose and the Santa Cruz Symphony.
She is also the co-founder of Ensemble di Luce, a chamber ensemble dedicated to refined and expressive programming.
Jinny’s teaching is defined by a structured and highly individualized approach. Her students consistently achieve outstanding results, including acceptance into Juilliard, Tanglewood, and Colburn summer programs, as well as SFCM Pre-College and SFSYO.
Her work is grounded in one belief: when technique is truly secure, musical expression becomes natural.
Jinny’s Violin Studio
Where strong foundations create confident musicians
At Jinny’s Violin Studio, lessons are designed with a clear purpose: to build reliable technique, eliminate unnecessary tension, and develop a strong, independent musical voice.
Each student follows a structured and personalized path. Whether preparing for auditions, competitions, or personal growth, lessons are focused, efficient, and results-driven.
Students from the studio have gone on to join SFCM Pre-College, SFSYO, All-State ensembles, and have been accepted into highly selective programs such as Juilliard, Tanglewood, and Colburn.
This is not just a place to learn violin — it is a place to build lasting musicianship
