College Admissions Counseling
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College Music Portfolio Coach
Ms. Lin

Ms. Lin is a visionary leader in education, integrating arts and STEM into a world-class curriculum. As the Founder of Maestro Stars Academy, She transformed her elite conservatory training and music portfolio program into a leading STEAM academy dedicated to developing well-rounded students. Accepted as the top-ranked pianist at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, she graduated at the top of her class and won the National Pearl River Piano Competition. She later joined the Conservatory and Opera Center as faculty and was invited to The Juilliard School as a visiting scholar. She holds dual master’s degrees in Piano Performance, Collaborative Piano, and Curriculum Design & Educational Management. With over 25 years of teaching experience across K–12 and higher education, Ms. Lin has mentored award-winning students and helped many gain admission to top universities. She is dedicated to advancing arts education through visionary leadership and academic excellence. As an international event organizer, she has led concert tours in collaboration with Harvard, Princeton, and Stanford, and produced a landmark event at SAP Center featuring President Bill Clinton for an audience of 20,000. Her leadership continues to position Maestro Stars Academy at the forefront of global education.

College Admissions Counselling
Dr. Stephanie

Soprano Ms. Natalie holds a Master of Music in Vocal Arts from USC’s Thornton School of Music. A finalist in major international competitions, she has received awards from the Metropolitan Opera Council Auditions, Lauritz Melchior International Wagner Competition, and Meistersinger von Nürnberg. An accomplished performer, Ms. Natalie has appeared in leading operatic roles and recently created and performed St. Martin in The Garden by Matthew Owens with Goat Hall Chamber Opera. As a vocal performance coach in Silicon Valley, Natalie prepares students for competitions, auditions, and charity concerts. Her students have earned Gold and Excellence Awards at the Berkeley Junior Bach Festival, Protégé Competition, and Disney Heritage Festival.

College Admissions Counselling
Dr. Clara

Dr. Clara is a leading expert in college admissions and curriculum innovation, specializing in arts and interdisciplinary education. She holds a Ph.D. in Developmental and Psychological Sciences from Stanford University and has helped students gain acceptance to Stanford, Harvard, MIT, Yale, and other top universities. As a college and school application counselor at Maestro Stars, she helps students build exceptional portfolios. She develops personalized academic roadmaps, ensuring students effectively present their strengths in portfolios, essays, and applications. Dr. Clara has designed interdisciplinary courses featuring Nobel laureates and conducted research on virtual reality in arts education. She creates student-centered learning experiences, equipping students with skills and confidence to thrive in top universities and careers.